TRG 2453 (Northern KZN) Farm Foreman (Cattle, Stud, Crop & Poultry Operations)
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Job Location:
Newcastle - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
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Title: Farm Foreman (Cattle Stud Poultry & Crop Operations)
Area: Northern KZN
Industry: Commercial Agriculture Poultry Maize Crop & Stud Cattle Farming
Ref No.: TRG 2453
Salary: TCTC Neg on exp. R20000 R30000.00 kpm Housing Vehicle
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent (Long-term)
A well-established multi-site agricultural operation in Northern KwaZulu-Natal requires a hands-on Farm Foreman to oversee and manage daily livestock and farming operations. The business operates a dual agricultural model comprising 50% poultry & egg production and 50% cattle farming including stud cattle and maize crops.
This is a practical leadership-driven role requiring strong livestock expertise operational discipline and the ability to manage staff animals and infrastructure in a rural environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Cattle & Stud Farming
- Day-to-day management of cattle and stud cattle operations
- Cattle handling branding de-horning injections vaccinations and parasite control
- Knowledge and practical application of stud classing (conformation structure body condition short legs frame muscling etc.)
- Monitoring animal health biosecurity measures and disease prevention protocols
- Record keeping relating to breeding treatments movements and mortality
- Pasture management grazing rotation and feed planning
- Assisting with compliance relating to livestock regulations and inspections
Poultry Operations (Advantage)
- Oversight and support of poultry and egg production activities
- Monitoring flock health hygiene standards and biosecurity
- Coordination with production teams to ensure output and quality standards
Crop & General Farm Operations
- Exposure to maize planting and basic crop farming activities
- Maintenance oversight of farm infrastructure fencing water systems and equipment
- Hands-on involvement in basic mechanical and electrical fault finding (formal qualification advantageous)
- Stock control of feed vaccines consumables and farm inputs
People & Operational Management
- Supervision training and discipline of farm staff
- Daily task planning and labour allocation
- Ensuring productivity safety and adherence to farm procedures
- Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as required by agricultural operations
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Proven Farm Foreman / Senior Farm Supervisor experience
- Extensive cattle farming experience including stud cattle exposure
- Strong practical livestock handling skills
- Mechanical and electrical aptitude (qualification advantageous)
- Hands-on physically fit and operationally disciplined
- Afrikaans-speaking (essential)
- Zulu-speaking (essential)
- Willingness to relocate to a rural farming environment
- Valid drivers licence & own vehicle
- Strong work ethic with the ability to operate independently
- Traceable & contactable references
- Local residency or relocation required
- Submit CV (Word / PDF) to Ref # (TRG 2453).
Package & Remuneration
Salary: TCTC Neg on exp. R20000 R30000.00 kpm Housing Vehicle
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent (Long-term)
- Farmhouse accommodation provided
- Long-term stable opportunity with a growing agricultural group
- Exposure to diversified farming operations across multiple sites
- Immediate start preferred
Interested
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rigging
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- OSHA
- Roofing
- Irrigation
- Telecommunication
- Horizontal Drilling
- Excavator
- Leadership Experience
