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Assistant Feedlot Manager Jobs in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Assistant Feedlot Manager
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
Recruiter:
Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd
Job Ref:
PTA001758/JP
Date posted:
Monday, May 11, 2026
Location:
Heidelberg, South Africa
Salary:
Market Related
SUMMARY:
A well-established commercial feedlot is seeking a well-experienced, hands-on Assistant Feedlot Manager/Cattleman with strong administrative capability, accuracy, and the ability to perform effectively in a high-pressure feedlot environment.
POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements for the role:
- Must have a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a cattle feedlot environment
- Must have sound knowledge of veterinary products and cattle medication
- Computer literacy with intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong numeracy skills
- Fully conversant in both English and Afrikaans, with excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Identifying, diagnosing, and attending to sick cattle, including re-vaccination and administration of prescribed treatments.
- Managing and overseeing calf herds within the feedlot.
- Processing incoming cattle, including documentation, record-keeping, and handling administrative documentation related to incoming livestock.
- Offloading and dispatching cattle as required.
- Allocating cattle to the correct pens after processing.
- Conducting post-mortem examinations where required.
- Performing accurate daily data capturing, reporting, and administrative duties.
- Ordering, issuing, and maintaining records of veterinary medicines and stock.
- Managing feed bunks and monitoring feed distribution.
- Daily planning and coordination of cattle movement within the feedlot, including HR-related administrative duties such as timesheets, leave administration, and discipline.
Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.