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Calf Rearer (Dairy Farm)

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Bloemfontein, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 500 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a piggery near Bloemfontein, you keep them that way. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Bloemfontein, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

The work, day to day

Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Feed animals the right ration at the right time
Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager

Must-haves

Reliable, since animals depend on you
Able to live on the farm or close by
South African ID or a legal work permit
Gentle and patient with animals
Comfortable around large animals
Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules

Extra points for

Supervisory experience for foreman roles
Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Basic farm maintenance skills

What's in it for you

Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets
Training in animal health
Farm housing on site
Milk or meat rations

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Bloemfontein really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified identity document, references from previous farms plus any animal health course certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Bloemfontein; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Before you hit apply

Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.
For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.