Field Ranger - Cattle

Company Description

We have an exciting opportunity for Field Ranger - Cattle. The purpose of this role is to execute cattle management, maintain infrastructure, enforce safety and environmental standards, and lead operational teams effectively.

We’re the best in the industry.

You’ll make us better.

Guided by our purpose and our values, we enable both high performance and purposeful action as we aim to “re-imagine mining to improve people’s lives", delivering the metals and minerals that make modern life possible – from mobile phones to medicines.

Kumba Iron Ore

We produce high-grade iron ore, the key component in steel widely used in construction and manufacturing across the world. Our activities include all aspects – exploration; mining; processing and blending; shipping; marketing and selling. In South Africa, we have mining operations in the Northern Cape province, as well as a head office in Rosebank, Gauteng, and a port operation in Saldanha Bay, Western Cape.

Job Description

As Field Ranger - Cattle 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 driver’s 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 people’s lives.

How we are committed to your safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day’s work. To make that happen, we have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry. Not only that, we’re 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.