CareerPlan

Farm Operations Manager - Livestock and Pasture Management

Soweto, West JohannesburgFull-time2026-10-18
Hybrid

Core

Oversee daily livestock and pasture operations, ensuring animal health, optimizing grazing, and managing staff.

Role type

Farm Operations Manager (Livestock and Pasture)

Builds

Livestock production and sustainable pasture management

Domain

Agriculture / Livestock

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

livestock husbandry, pasture management, staff supervision, farm resource management, animal health monitoring, infrastructure maintenance, farm management software, safety compliance

Preferred skills

rotational grazing expertise, sustainable land management, farm management software proficiency, strategic planning

Technologies

farm management software

Responsibilities

Direct daily farm operations including feeding, health monitoring, and breeding; Develop and implement grazing plans; Supervise and train farm staff; Manage farm resources and equipment; Monitor animal health and coordinate veterinary care; Maintain farm infrastructure; Utilize software for record-keeping and reporting; Collaborate on strategic planning and budgeting; Enforce safety and environmental regulations; Conduct farm inspections.