Job Description

VACANCYThe following position is currently available at Sernick Feedlot on the farm Liebenbergstroom outside the town of Edenville (situated about 60km from Kroonstad) in the Free State Province.ASSISTANT FEEDLOT MANAGERThis position is a vital hands-on role in the daily management of the feedlot and reports directly to the Feedlot ManagerWHO WE ARE:The Sernick Group was founded in 1982 and is a diversified organisation with 11 Operating Units operating across the whole agricultural value chain. The group employs more than 500 people with annual revenues exceeding R2 Billion. The diverse nature of the groupWHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?You have a track record of consistent performance within a feedlot environment.
You are prepared to reside and work in a rural area.
You prefer data driven based decision-making.
You have a strong technology and technical background and understand how to manage and lead within a feedlot operation, working under stressful conditions for long hours.REQUIREMENTS

• At least a Grade 12 qualification an Agricultural Degree or Diploma will count in your favour.
• At least 3 year's previous management experience in a junior management capacity in a feedlot environment is essential
• Must be versatile and self-motivated and be very practically minded in all aspects of feedlot operations
• Hands on experience of processing of cattle in a processing facility
• Good knowledge of animal health
• Adaptability and foresight to handle unexpected situations (weather conditions etc.)
• Ability to work well under pressure, and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent people skills and must be able to motivate and lead a team of dedicated workers.
• Must be able to motivate and train workers who have no or little knowledge of the cattle industry
• Good proficiency in Microsoft Office - especially MS Excel
• Valid Code EB (Code 8) driver's license
• Hard working with an excellent professional work standard

RESPONSIBILITIESThe primary function of this position will be:

• Daily planning and execution of tasks
• Manage and advise on health of animals
• Develop production plans in conjunction with the Feedlot Manager.
• Follow through on plans and requirements for inputs, raw material and feeding schedule as well as processing of animals.
• Follow up on the processes within the various stages of production.
• Ensure efficiency to maximize production capacity.
• Continuous monitoring of production all the way through to final production ensuring compliance with quantity and quality requirements
• Generation of various reports including slaughter, daily production, and other relevant periodic summaries
• Ensure compliance to all safety regulations including but not limited to equipment, processes, production, and microbial contamination and biosecurity.
• Stock take, including variances and control measures.
• Basic maintenance assistance with the maintenance of feedlot camps, feeder wagons, electronic equipment such as tablets used for feeding and tractors
• Ability to adapt timeously to changing order/customer requirements.
• The scope of the function however is not limited to a specific role and can be adapted to meet operational requirements whereby you will cross-functionally support others within the Group.

Salary and benefits are negotiable, and market related.If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to take on a new challenge, please apply online with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, supporting documentation and a cover letter motivating your application.Closing date: Friday the 22nd of November 2024 @ 16h00
Applications not meeting all the requirements above, will not be considered. If you are not contacted within 4 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. The Sernick Group can expire jobs at any time at its own discretion. The Sernick Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job advertisement for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment. The Sernick Group is an equal opportunity employer. The Sernick Group's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to The Sernick Group's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. The Sernick Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.

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