Job Details

Job Description

Responsible for supervising and coordinating all cattle handling activities within the feedlot to ensure animal health, welfare, and performance. The role involves leading and training the handling team, overseeing animal movements and health protocols, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with safety and welfare standards. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in feedlot cattle management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively in a rural, fast-paced environment.

Reporting Structure
Reporting To: Feedlot Manager
Supervision Of: Feeders, herding staff, cattle handling personnel
Interacts With: Veterinarian/ Animal Health Officer, farm operations teams, senior management

Job Description
Lead, train, motivate, and evaluate animal handling staff
Assign and oversee daily tasks related to cattle handling
Ensure compliance with safety standards and SOPs
Coordinate animal movement, weighing, identification, and health checks
Monitor animal health, behavior, and welfare
Implement vaccination, de-worming, and parasite control protocols
Maintain and monitor proper use of cattle handling equipment
Keep accurate records of animal health, movement, and performance
Prepare reports on herd performance and operational improvements
Ensure compliance with animal welfare standards
Collaborate in adopting new handling practices, techniques, and technologies

Candidate Specification
Experience: 5 years plus
Education Level: Degree
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in animal science, veterinary medicine, agronomy or related field.
Knowledge Of: Feedlot beef cattle handling practices, animal health and welfare protocols, use of livestock equipment and facilities
Skills To: Leadership and team management, planning and organizational skills, pro activity and initiative, problem-solving and conflict resolution
Ability To: Effectively communicate, work effectively under pressure, pay attention to detail and observation of animal behavior, ability to foster teamwork and maintain discipline
Other Requirements: Proven experience in cattle handling, leadership and supervisory experience

Organisation
Industry: Agriculture / Livestock / Animal Husbandry
Gender Profile: Mixed
Age Profile: Any

Terms and Conditions
Employment: Permanent
Location: Lubumbashi, Congo (Kinshasa)
Remuneration: Negotiable