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
Cattleman - Nigel
OXYON HUMAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS
nigel, nigel
Published 4 days ago
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