Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor
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Davinton Holdings Company Limited is seeking a practical and responsible Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor for its integrated mixed farming project in Kahama, Shinyanga. The successful candidate will manage livestock activities, animal husbandry, records, and unit attendants, with the Veterinary Officer retaining veterinary oversight.
- Full-time position in Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Supervise daily cattle and goat unit activities
- Manage feeding, breeding, welfare, production and livestock records
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Davinton Holdings Company Limited is seeking a practical and responsible Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor for its integrated mixed farming project in Kahama, Shinyanga. The successful candidate will manage livestock activities, animal husbandry, records, and unit attendants, with the Veterinary Officer retaining veterinary oversight.
- Full-time position in Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Supervise daily cattle and goat unit activities
- Manage feeding, breeding, welfare, production and livestock records
- Supervise unit attendants and support farm procedures
- Certificate, diploma or degree in livestock management, agriculture or a related field
- Practical experience in cattle and goat management
- Application deadline: 31 December 2026
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- PreferredPractical evidence in cleaning, agricultura, Livestock supervisorThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in ShinyangaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
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Original source description
Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings
Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
Job Category:
Agriculture
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline:
31 December 2026
Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor
Davinton Holdings Company Limited
Integrity | Growth | Excellence
Background
Davinton Holdings Company Limited invites applications from qualified, experienced and practical professionals to support its sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and its integrated mixed farming project at Kahama, Tanzania.
The integrated farm will comprise cattle, goats, poultry and pigs, supported by crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.
The company seeks a practical and responsible
Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor
to manage the combined cattle and goat unit, ensuring proper animal husbandry, feeding, breeding, welfare, production records and daily unit management.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily cattle and goat activities, including feeding, watering, housing, cleaning and handling.
- Monitor animal condition, growth, breeding, calving, kidding and care of young animals.
- Implement feeding and husbandry plans developed by the technical team.
- Maintain accurate records of livestock numbers, births, deaths, purchases, transfers, treatments and production.
- Monitor feed and water consumption and minimise wastage.
- Observe animals for signs of illness and promptly report cases to the Veterinary Officer.
- Supervise unit attendants and ensure proper animal welfare, hygiene and compliance with farm procedures.
- Carry out routine checks and minor upkeep of unit housing, fences, gates, troughs and basic equipment within one’s competence.
- Report major maintenance and repair requirements.
- Qualifications and Experience
- Applicants should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Certificate, Diploma or degree in Animal Production, Livestock Management, Agriculture or a related field.
- Practical experience in both cattle and goat management.
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- Knowledge of feeding, breeding, housing, handling and routine husbandry of cattle and goats.
- Ability to supervise workers and maintain accurate livestock records.
- General Employment and Operating Arrangements
- Livestock Units
- The Cattle & Goat, Poultry and Pig Unit Supervisors manage daily activities within their respective units. The Veterinary Officer retains professional responsibility for veterinary decisions and animal-health programmes.
- Maintenance
- Each unit supervisor undertakes routine checks and minor upkeep within their competence. Specialised or major maintenance will be outsourced when required. No permanent Farm Maintenance Technician is being recruited initially.
- General Staffing
- Farm attendants and labourers will be engaged according to actual workload and operational requirements. They are not included as separate fixed vacancies in this advert.
- Application Requirements
- Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- A cover letter clearly indicating the position applied for.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Details of relevant practical experience.
- Professional references, where applicable.
- Application Instructions
- Applications should be submitted by email using the details below:
- Application Email:
- [email protected]
- Email Subject:
- Application – Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor – Kahama
- Application Deadline:
- 31 December 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- About Davinton Holdings Company Limited
- Davinton Holdings Company Limited is undertaking agricultural development projects in Tanzania, including a sisal plantation project at Mapojoni, Tanga, and an integrated mixed farming project at Kahama. The mixed farming project will combine cattle, goats, poultry and pig production with crop cultivation, pasture, grazing and fodder production.