Dairy Milker (Rotary Parlour)

How2Apply Talent Network
Brackenfell, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Agriculture & Forestry
R5 500 – R7 250/month
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Job Description

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a cattle feedlot near Brackenfell, every day of the year. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

This post is Brackenfell-based, with most of your time spent at a cattle feedlot.

The work, day to day

  • Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
  • Keep water troughs and drinkers working
  • Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
  • Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
  • Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
  • Move animals between camps or pens calmly

Must-haves

  • Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
  • Comfortable around large animals
  • Gentle and patient with animals
  • Able to live on the farm or close by

Extra points for

  • Animal health or AgriSETA short course
  • Basic farm maintenance skills

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Brackenfell really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): any animal health course certificates plus references from previous farms.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Say which animals you have worked with and for how long. Farmers want someone who already knows the routine.
  • For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.

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Job details
SalaryR5 500 – R7 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBrackenfell, Western Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
ExperienceEntry level
Posted24 October 2026
Closing Date29 November 2026
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