SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
CATTLEMAN
A well-established company within the agricultural and feedlot industry is seeking a skilled and hands-on Cattleman to join their team in Nigel. We are looking for a driven individual with strong livestock handling experience, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced feedlot environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining cattle health, overseeing feedlot operations, ensuring accurate administration, and supporting the daily movement and management of livestock.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience within a cattle feedlot environment
- Sound knowledge of cattle medication and veterinary products
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong numeracy and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Willing to work weekends, overtime, night shifts, and public holidays when required
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, diagnose, and treat sick cattle
- Manage calf herds and monitor cattle wellbeing
- Process incoming livestock and maintain accurate records
- Offload and dispatch cattle efficiently
- Administer vaccinations and prescribed treatments
- Allocate cattle to designated pens
- Conduct post-mortem examinations when required
- Capture daily operational data and compile reports
- Control veterinary stock, medicines, and related records
- Monitor feed bunks and feed distribution
- Handle livestock administration and documentation
- Manage timesheets, leave records, and basic disciplinary administration
- Coordinate and plan daily cattle movement within the feedlot
Desired Attributes
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Hands-on and operationally driven
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Able to work independently and within a team
- Calm under pressure in a demanding environment
