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Dairy Milker (Rotary Parlour)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

Animals do not take weekends off, and a broiler chicken farm near Bellville needs caring, reliable hands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

This post is in Bellville (Western Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

What you'll actually do

Keep water troughs and drinkers working
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Feed animals the right ration at the right time
Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book

You'll need

South African ID or a legal work permit
Comfortable around large animals
Gentle and patient with animals
Able to live on the farm or close by

Nice if you have

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

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified identity document, references from previous farms plus any animal health course certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

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