Job Description

Cattle Specialist (Agro-industrial)

• General information :

• Job Reference : 5WW7YY83

• Title : Cattle Specialist (Agro-industrial)

• Main missions : The Cattle Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the daily handling of cattle in the feedlot

• Type of contract : Temporary

• Sector : Agro-industrial

• Salary : 1000 - 1500 USD net monthly

• Work location : Lubumbashi, DRC

• Capacity : Full time

Company / Background :

Our client, one of the leading agro-industrial companies in the DRC, is seeking a Cattle Specialist for its Lubumbashi farm.

The Cattle Specialist is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to the daily handling of cattle in the feedlot, ensuring the well-being, health and productive performance of the herd. This role involves leading and guiding the animal handling team, ensuring the application of established protocols, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Missions & Responsibilities :

• Receive the animals to the farm, receiving and providing the proper documents to Security and Main Office;
• Induction of the animals upon arrival, following the established SOP;
• Keep track of every movement within the period, being: births, mortalities, pen movement and transferring;
• Control the breeding season, through the presence of bulls in the herd;
• Keep track of the vaccination calendar, making sure the animals are under protection all times;
• Record operational data in the feedlot software;
• Supervise cattle staff and ensure adherence to SOPs;
• Ensure proper maintenance of the equipment and facilities;

Required profile :

• Proven experience in feedlot operations;
• Understanding of cattle husbandry and welfare;
• Ability to supervise workers effectively;
• Good communication and coordination skills;
• Computer literacy and data entry accuracy;
• Physically fit and committed to animal welfare and safety.

Contact :

• jonathan@gladys-synergies.com, WhatsApp : +33 1 59 06 75 73 / +243 89 899 69 22