Calf Rearer (Dairy Farm)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a sheep farm near Pretoria West, you keep them that way. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Pretoria West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls

• Gentle and patient with animals
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• South African ID or a legal work permit

• Animal health or AgriSETA short course
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Previous dairy or livestock experience

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

• 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.