Piggery Trainee Manager - Eastern Cape

SUMMARY:
We are  looking for a hands-on, hard-working Trainee Manager to help lead one of our piggery operations in the Eastern Cape. This is a heavy-maintenance farm, so we need someone who genuinely enjoys keeping infrastructure running as much as they enjoy working with the animals.
If you love pigs, thrive under pressure, and are ready to put in the early mornings and late nights that farm life demands, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the farm, with a strong emphasis on maintenance planning and execution, our units carry a heavy maintenance load, and keeping buildings, equipment, water, feed systems and infrastructure fully operational is central to this job. Alongside this, you'll manage administration, lead and motivate your team, and drive performance towards clear production and welfare goals.

POSITION INFO:
What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing and prioritising maintenance across buildings, pens, feed lines, pumps, water systems, fencing and general farm infrastructure
• Leading, coaching and holding your team accountable to high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity and productivity
• Managing farm administration, records, reports, stock counts, compliance documentation and staff scheduling
• Driving towards production targets and continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency
• Being visibly present on the farm during early mornings, late nights and whenever the operation needs you
• Building genuine hands-on knowledge of the pigs in your care, health, behaviour, welfare and performance

• A valid driver's licence (essential)
• Strong administrative ability, organised, accurate, and comfortable with recordkeeping and reporting
• Proven leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate and hold a team accountable
• A genuine passion for pigs and livestock, this isn't a desk job
• A goal-driven, results-focused mindset
• Willingness and stamina to work irregular hours, including early starts and late finishes
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in piggery, livestock or agricultural operations
• A relevant tertiary qualification (Agriculture, Animal Production or related field) is preferred, though strong practical experience will also be considered