Our client, a leading commercial feedlot operation, is seeking an experienced Feedlot Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of a large-scale cattle feedlot in Delmas, Mpumalanga. This leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring the highest standards of animal health and welfare, and delivering exceptional production and financial performance.
The successful candidate will be a strategic leader with strong livestock management experience, excellent people management skills, and a passion for operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of a large-scale commercial cattle feedlot.
- Ensure the highest standards of animal health, welfare, and biosecurity.
- Lead and develop feedlot teams to achieve operational and production targets.
- Oversee feed management programmes to maximise feed efficiency and animal performance.
- Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and biosecurity regulations.
- Manage budgets, operational costs, and profitability.
- Prepare operational reports and analyse key performance indicators.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, nutritionists, and other agricultural professionals to optimise feedlot performance.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience managing a commercial feedlot.
- Proven experience overseeing large-scale cattle feedlot operations (approximately 20,000+ head).
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Sound knowledge of animal health, nutrition, and welfare practices.
- Excellent understanding of feedlot operations and production management.
- Valid South African driver’s license.
- Relevant agricultural qualification will be advantageous.
Competencies
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent operational planning and organizational ability.
- Financial and commercial acumen.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and relationship management.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet operational targets.
- Commitment to animal welfare, quality standards, and continuous improvement.