Feedlot Manager

About the role

Hello Hired is advertising a Feedlot Manager position for a large-scale commercial feedlot with a throughput or capacity exceeding 20,000 cattle. The manager oversees daily operations, cattle handling and performance reporting, and reports regularly to senior management.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee daily feedlot operations: feeding schedules, pen management and animal health monitoring
• Manage cattle intake, processing, tagging and backgrounding protocols
• Monitor and report key performance metrics such as average daily gain (ADG), feed conversion ratio (FCR), mortality and morbidity rates and cost per head
• Ensure strict compliance with biosecurity, quarantine and health protocols, and with legislation and internal SOPs
• Manage relationships with veterinarians, nutritionists and suppliers
• Oversee staff performance, training and scheduling
• Report regularly to senior management on feedlot performance and financials

Required profile

• Minimum 5-8 years in a feedlot management role, with proven experience at scale (20,000+ head)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Animal Science, Agriculture or a related field (advantageous)
• Proven track record managing large teams (herdsmen, processing staff, admin)
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to be based on-site

Required skills

• Cattle nutrition, ration formulation and feed conversion ratios
• Biosecurity protocols, disease prevention and mortality/morbidity management
• Familiarity with feedlot management software (e.g. Gigalot or similar)
• Strong understanding of South African animal health regulations (Meat Safety Act, Animal Diseases Act)