Assistant Grower Manager - N2P

SUMMARY:
Number Two Piggeries is looking for a hands‑on, animal‑loving Assistant Grower Manager to support the Grower Manager in caring for young pigs and managing daily grower section operations at our Steynsburg Piggery, R74, Bergville, KwaZulu Natal. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about piggery farming, enjoys working with people, and wants to grow a career in intensive livestock production.

About the role

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Support staff management: train and guide employees to perform all grower‑section tasks, including treating pigs, loading and offloading pigs, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Control and record medication use and assist with monthly medication and stock reconciliations.
• Conduct daily checks: observe pigs, identify and report sick animals, clean feeding troughs and ensure creep feed is available.
• Oversee transportation of grower pigs and ensure drivers comply with all health and safety rules.
• Complete checklists for buildings, ventilation and temperature prior to pig receival; ensure pens are hygienically clean with fresh water.
• Promote and uphold high animal‑welfare standards in line with the five freedoms.
• Assist with basic maintenance on site and report faults, and support general farm work as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Agricultural Degree / Diploma, Animal Production,an advantage.
• 3 - 5 years agricultural management or relevant livestock experience, with a good understanding of animal treatment and welfare.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop staff in a production environment.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to work on‑site, with flexibility for weekend/after‑hours duties as operationally required.

Competencies and Attributes

• Gentle, patient and confident when handling animals, with a strong passion for piggery farming.
• Self‑driven, mature and motivated, with strong attention to detail and time‑management skills.
• Able to train others, make informed decisions, and take ownership and responsibility.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for engaging with farm teams and completing records accurately.