Assistant Cattle Manager - Ugie at PG Bison

Key Result Areas:

•  Organise work to maximise efficiency and productivity
•  Train and motivate herdsman to implement the various work systems (Nutrition, herd health and cattle management)
•  Monitor both the work and work systems to ensure direct results are attained
•  Budgeting and maintaining accurate financial records
•  Marketing of stock and organizing cattle to be marketed
•  Keeping of necessary administrative records pertaining to a large cattle enterprise
•  Ensuring compliance with government regulations and health and safety standards
•  Keeping up to date knowledge of pests and diseases
•  Organising maintenance/repair of property (fences/handling facilities/equipment)
•  Herd performance according to set standards
• Grassland management

Minimum qualifications:

•  Diploma in animal production or agricultural management will be to your advantage

Minimum experience:

•  At least 8 years’ experience working with a large beef cattle herd and be able to do all related animal husbandry practices and grassland management

Recommended skills, knowledge and qualities:

•  Initiative, flexibility, good communication skills, trustworthy, proficient in Microsoft, valid driver’s license compulsory, technical knowledge of the environment, marketing and sales
•  Teamwork, knowledge of fencing and pastures
•  Planning and organisational skills
•  Ability to communicate fluently in isiXhosa