Karan Beef Vacancies 2026 – Multiple Job Opportunities Available

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Karan Beef Vacancies 2026 – Multiple Job Opportunities Available

Karan Beef, one of South Africa’s largest and most sustainable beef producers, is recruiting for multiple positions across its operations in Balfour, Heidelberg, City Deep, and Dundee. If you’re looking for a career in agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, administration, maintenance, IT, or veterinary services, this is your opportunity to join a leading FMCG and beef production company.

Available Positions

  • Handyman – Electrical
  • Logistics and Warehouse Manager
  • Systems Developer (SQL & Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central)
  • Feedlot Veterinarian
  • Cattleman
  • Floater Cattleman
  • Temporary Admin Clerk – Workshop
  • Sanitation Manager
  • Temporary Cattle Administrator
  • Feedmill Manager

Company

Karan Beef

Locations

  • Balfour, Mpumalanga
  • Heidelberg, Gauteng
  • City Deep, Johannesburg
  • Dundee, KwaZulu-Natal

Closing Date

14 July 2026 (Most positions)

Feedmill Manager: Closing date listed as 01 January 0001 (likely an error on the careers website. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.)

Vacancy Summary

1. Handyman – Electrical

Location: Balfour

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ maintenance experience
  • Valid welding certificate
  • Cold room door repair and manufacturing experience
  • Maintenance and construction knowledge

Responsibilities

  • General maintenance and repairs
  • Welding
  • Cold room installation and repairs
  • Panel manufacturing and installation

2. Logistics and Warehouse Manager

Location: Balfour

Requirements

  • Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Operations
  • 10+ years FMCG warehouse experience
  • ERP/WMS knowledge
  • Leadership skills
  • Driver’s licence

Responsibilities

  • Manage warehouse operations
  • Inventory management
  • Logistics planning
  • Team leadership
  • Safety and compliance

3. Systems Developer (SQL & Business Central)

Location: City Deep

Requirements

  • SQL development experience
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • ERP systems knowledge
  • 3–5 years SQL experience
  • 2–3 years Business Central experience

Responsibilities

  • Develop business applications
  • SQL database optimisation
  • Business Central customization
  • System integrations
  • User support

4. Feedlot Veterinarian

Location: Heidelberg

Requirements

  • Registered with SAVC
  • 2–5 years veterinary experience
  • Feedlot experience preferred
  • Driver’s licence

Responsibilities

  • Animal health management
  • Disease prevention
  • Biosecurity programmes
  • Compliance
  • Veterinary reporting

5. Cattleman

Location: Heidelberg

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Animal Health qualification
  • Feedlot experience
  • Computer literacy
  • English and Afrikaans

Responsibilities

  • Animal health
  • Vaccinations
  • Feed management
  • Record keeping
  • Staff supervision

6. Floater Cattleman

Location: Heidelberg

The requirements and responsibilities are similar to the Cattleman position, including cattle care, vaccinations, feedlot management, and administrative duties.

7. Temporary Admin Clerk – Workshop

Location: Heidelberg

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Administrative experience
  • Workshop or industrial environment experience advantageous
  • Own vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Diesel monitoring
  • Procurement administration
  • Reporting
  • Filing
  • Workshop administration

8. Sanitation Manager

Location: Balfour

Requirements

  • Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Environmental Health or related field
  • Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of HACCP, GMP and FSSC 22000

Responsibilities

  • Hygiene management
  • Staff supervision
  • Food safety compliance
  • Pest control
  • Cleaning programmes

9. Temporary Cattle Administrator

Location: Heidelberg

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Computer literacy
  • Excel knowledge
  • Administration experience advantageous
  • Own vehicle

Responsibilities

  • Invoice processing
  • Supplier administration
  • Cattle records
  • Stock reconciliation
  • Reception relief

10. Feedmill Manager

Location: Dundee

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • Extensive feedmill experience
  • Leadership experience
  • Knowledge of cattle nutrition
  • Driver’s licence

Responsibilities

  • Feed production
  • Staff management
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory control
  • Quality assurance

Why Join Karan Beef?

  • Work for one of South Africa’s leading beef producers
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Diverse professional roles
  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Competitive industry environment

Employment Equity

Karan Beef is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference may be given to suitably qualified applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in line with the company’s employment equity objectives.

Important Information

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • If you do not receive feedback within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
  • Karan Beef reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Application Deadline: 14 July 2026 (unless otherwise stated).

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