Cattle Backgrounding Farm Manager
Job Description
- Managing and operating the backgrounding cattle as cost effective as possible and maintaining production levels and targets
- Supervising staff, organising and monitoring workflow
- Off-loading of cattle and feed
- Pasture and grazing management
- Management of hay bale feeding
- Sorting of new cattle
- Completing paperwork of new cattle and arrivals
- Manage the processing of cattle
- Monitor of all pharmaceuticals and ear tags (ordering and receipt)
- Treatment of sick cattle
- Daily recon of medicine used
- Daily management of cattle on grazing - opening up of new grass and clean water management
- Monitor administration of medicine, the number of administrations and morbidity and mortality
- Oversee diet and intake management
- Logistical management for the disposing of mortality meat
- Processing of cattle
- Capturing hospital data on the Cattle Management System
- Liaising with the feedlot backgrounding manager regarding animal health, processing and feeding protocols
- Direct, monitor and evaluate occupational health and safety procedures to minimize risk in the workplace along with the Health and Safety Consultant
- In depth knowledge about biosecurity and disease management protocols
- Conduct general farm maintenance
- To attend daily, weekly, monthly management meetings
- Must be capable and willing to work overtime when required
- Must be available after hours to keep contact with all relevant parties, 7 days a week
- Perform general administrative tasks
Required skills and knowledge
- BSc or Diploma Animal science or similar qualification (preferred)
- 3-5 years Backgrounding cattle farm experience with a solid track record
- In depth knowledge on high pressure grazing practices
- Fully competent in Microsoft Office and Excel
- A high degree of business acumen
- Valid driver's license
NOTES
Must be willing and able to reside on the backgrounding farm
Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months
Experience:
cattle management backgrounding: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
tractor license (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1535253
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationCullinan, GP, ZA, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned