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Field Ranger Cattle


Job Location:

Kathu - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 21 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Field Ranger - CattleĀ your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Apply occupational health and safety standards across the cattle operations.

Cattle Management

  • Maintain feeding supply and stock levels.
  • Provide reliable water supply systems.
  • Monitor animal health and apply veterinary basics.
  • Facilitate marketing and sales processes.
  • Conduct slaughtering processes.
  • Execute weaning marking and relocation of cattle.
  • Track and monitor animal movements and conditions.
  • Maintain biological asset registers and accurate records.

Infrastructure Maintenance

  • Repair and maintain fencing (structural and electrical).
  • Construct new fences as required.
  • Maintain water supply systems (pumps dams pipes troughs waterholes).
  • Service gates and manage access points.
  • Maintain roads for accessibility.
  • Repair kraals and cattle handling facilities.

Monitoring and Emergency Response

  • Implement and oversee security protocols.
  • Respond effectively to fire flood and natural emergencies.
  • Manage incidents involving people with professionalism.

This role is in Safety Health and Environment (SHE) department on a Band P4 (C-Lower) level reporting to the Farm Supervisor.


Qualifications :

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • National Higher Qualification in Agriculture/Cattle Management similar to NQF4
  • Minimum code EC1 drivers license with a valid PDP.

Technical Knowledge

  • Understand cattle health fertility management and disease prevention.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in Bonsmara cattle management practices (advantageous).
  • Understand veterinary basics for monitoring and treatment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in infrastructure systems: fencing water supply pumps dams pipes roads and kraals.
  • Understand SHE legislation (OHS Act Environmental Management Act Biodiversity Act).
  • Demonstrate proficiency in emergency response frameworks (firefighting flood management security protocols).
  • Understand administrative systems: biological asset registers reporting and digital record keeping.

Additional Information :

Who we are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business. Our portfolio of world-class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible. We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine.

We work together with our key partners and stakeholders to unlock the sustainable value that those resources represent for our shareholders the communities and countries in which we operate and for society at large. Anglo American is re-imagining mining to improve peoples lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a days work. To make that happen we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that were also continually investing in new technologies from drones to data analytics that are helping to make mining safer.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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