Cattleman - Nigel

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