58 Livestock Manager jobs in South Africa

Bethal Area – Mpumalanga: Our client is looking for a Livestock Manager to join the team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior supervisory role
• Strong management skills
• Must have good organization and time management skills
• Ability to AI and to do pregnancy tests
• Detail orientated
• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver's license

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

Role Overview

The Livestock Production Manager will oversee the entire piggery operation (1,000 sows), ensuring optimal breeding, farrowing, weaning, and growing processes. The role requires strong technical knowledge of pig husbandry, staff management, and strict biosecurity control.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily piggery operations across breeding, farrowing, and growing units.
• Supervise and train supervisors, technicians, and general piggery staff.
• Ensure animal welfare, health monitoring, and veterinary compliance.
• Maintain production records and performance data.
• Implement biosecurity protocols and health & safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Animal Science, Agriculture, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in piggery/livestock management.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of AI (artificial insemination) and genetic programs.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives.
• On-site housing option.
• Professional development and training support.

Location

Alma, Limpopo (on-site).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From R55 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

• Agricultural Diploma advantageous
• Agricultural background essential
• Previous experience with sheep and beef essential
• Experience with dragline irrigation
• Good Communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong admin and record keeping skills
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Ability to work with and motivate a team essential
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers license

Queenstown area – Eastern Cape: A driven candidate with ownership mentality is needed for this farming operation who is passionate about livestock farming

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma advantageous
• Agricultural background essential
• Previous experience with sheep and beef essential
• Experience with dragline irrigation
• Good Communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong admin and record keeping skills
• Ability to speak Xhosa advantageous
• Ability to work with and motivate a team essential
• Maintenance orientated
• Valid driver's license

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

• Educational background in animal husbandry and livestock management
• 5-10 years proven and successful track record in managing livestock and farming operation
• Passion for livestock farming and living on farm
• Computer literate
• Strong stockmanship
• Ability to motivate and work with staff
• Must be maintenance orientated
• Valid drivers license

• Livestock management (Abiding by management program set) of cattle, sheep and goats health, feed, water, productive
• Including Breeding, maintain health, assess feed and water resources, assess and maintain camp requirements fencing, water sources, veld regen/grazing management and road, maintaining and improving infrastructure,
• Meeting KPI set for livestock production and other - improve fertility, mitigate deaths from predators and disease,
• Ensuring security is in top order work with security company and maintain oversight from security standpoint.
• Manage human capital and stakeholder involved in operations staff management is key.
• Record keeping

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous experience in agricultural field
• Experience in irrigation (pivot) and farm machinery
• Previous experience with cropping (lucerne & maize) and livestock (sheep & cattle)
• Computer literate
• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Being maintenance/mechanically orientated
• Valid driver's license

• Agricultural Diploma/Degree advantageous
• Previous experience in agricultural field
• Experience in irrigation (pivot) and farm machinery
• Previous experience with cropping (lucerne & maize) and livestock (sheep & cattle)
• Computer literate
• Must be able to work independently and in a team
• Being maintenance/mechanically orientated
• Valid drivers license

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to administer and preserve the agricultural land of the Western Cape with the aim of maintaining a sustainable agricultural sector through advising and enforcing the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act no 70 of 1970. This is accomplished by contributing to laws and policies and by taking into account relevant legislation to arrive at a meaningful conclusion.

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification) in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Town Planning / Agriculture / Civil Engineering or equivalent; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience in Land Use Planning and Agricultural Resource Management; A valid (Code EB or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

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Manage and develop administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, standing operating procedures, prescripts and regulations for the promotion and preservation of agricultural land; Provide strategic advice and guidance on the subdivision of Agricultural Land Act and other relevant legislation; Facilitate and represent of the Department and the sub-programme; Facilitate and coordinate the development and revision of a strategic plan for agricultural land use in the Western Cape Province Self development.

The following will be advantageous: Extensive knowledge of Land Use Planning (Legislation, National, Provincial and Municipal). Technical and scientific knowledge in drafting change of land use applications and assessment thereof; Experience in the evaluation of the Conservation of Agricultural Resources ACT, Spatial Development Frameworks, Subdivision, Rezoning and Environmental Impact Assessments; Knowledge of the Agricultural sector and Management of Natural Resources; Computer literacy with experience in the use of Microsoft (Excel, Word, Power Point), ArcView/GlS programs.

Knowledge of the following: Theory, design and implementation of agricultural resource management plans; Assessment of change of land use applications; Legal compliance of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act (SALA), National Water Act (NWA); Technical/Scientific report writing; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act (SALA), National Water Act (NWA); Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Project management; Technical knowledge; Research and development; Legal compliance and policies; Agricultural Engineering background and water run-off control management; Soil classification and potential and impact on crop production; Town and Regional Planning; Environmental legislation.

R R per annum (Salary level 10)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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