Summary: Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings – November 2026

Job Details

  • Deadline: 31 December 2026
  • Company: Davinton Holdings Company Limited
  • Location: Kahama, Tanzania

Job Description

Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor Job Vacancy at Davinton Holdings – November 2026

Davinton Holdings Company Limited

New

Location

Kahama

Shinyanga

Category

Agriculture Jobs

Job type

Full time Jobs

Posted

11 Nov 2026

Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor

Organization: Davinton Holdings Company Limited

INTEGRITY | GROWTH | EXCELLENCE

Duty / Project Station: Kahama, Tanzania

Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

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.

Davinton Holdings 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 competence; report major repairs.

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.

Knowledge of feeding, breeding, housing, handling and routine husbandry of cattle and goats.

Ability to supervise workers and maintain accurate livestock records.

General employment & 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 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 and are not included as separate fixed vacancies in this advert.

How to apply

Submit

An updated 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 email

[email protected]

Email subject: Application – Cattle & Goat Unit Supervisor – Kahama

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply for this Job

Send your application (cover letter and CV, plus any documents the employer asks for) by email. Use the job title as the email subject.

info@davintonholdings.com

About the company

See all jobs at Davinton Holdings Company Limited

→

Apply now

How to Apply

Apply by email: info@davintonholdings.com

Application link: Apply for this job