Calf Rearer (Dairy Farm) – Immediate Start

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a dairy farm near George, every day of the year. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is George-based, with most of your time spent at a dairy farm.

• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments

• Comfortable around large animals
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Able to live on the farm or close by

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Basic farm maintenance skills
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles

• Training in animal health
• Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets
• Milk or meat rations

• Say which animals you have worked with and for how long. Farmers want someone who already knows the routine.
• Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.