South Africa: LIVESTOCK MANAGER

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Agricultural Diploma / Degree Experienced with management of a large herd of extensive beef cattle (600 breeding cows and followers. Type: Boran, Bonsmara) Well versed in all aspects of herd health and welfare (Diseases, parasite control, and vaccinations) Formulate and implement breeding and reproduction strategies. Breeding season implementation and bull management. Pregnancy diagnosis, calf supervision, weaning strategy and herd productivity monitoring. Strong record keeping skills Nutrition and grazing. Extensive rotational grazing management system with allied supplementation rations produced and formulated on site. Financial planning – Budgets, accurate record keeping and accounts. Staff training and supervision Ideally proficient in Swahili, Lingala or French but not essential ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted