Assistant Feedlot Manager

SUMMARY:

A well-established commercial feedlot is seeking a well-experienced, hands-on Assistant Feedlot Manager/Cattleman with strong administrative capability, accuracy, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure feedlot environment.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a cattle feedlot environment
• Must have sound knowledge of veterinary products and cattle medication
• Computer literacy with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong numeracy skills
• Fully conversant in both English and Afrikaans, with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

• Identifying, diagnosing, and attending to sick cattle, including re-vaccination and administration of prescribed treatments.
• Managing and overseeing calf herds within the feedlot.
• Processing incoming cattle, including documentation, record-keeping, and handling administrative documentation related to incoming livestock.
• Offloading and dispatching cattle as required.
• Allocating cattle to the correct pens after processing.
• Conducting post-mortem examinations where required.
• Performing accurate daily data capturing, reporting, and administrative duties.
• Ordering, issuing, and maintaining records of veterinary medicines and stock.
• Managing feed bunks and monitoring feed distribution.
• Daily planning and coordination of cattle movement within the feedlot, including HR-related administrative duties such as timesheets, leave administration, and discipline.