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Dairy Milker (Rotary Parlour) – Experienced

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Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

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Job Description

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a piggery near Durban Central, every day of the year. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Location: Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
Feed animals the right ration at the right time
Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
Keep water troughs and drinkers working
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments

Must-haves

Comfortable around large animals
Gentle and patient with animals
Reliable, since animals depend on you
South African ID or a legal work permit

Nice if you have

Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Previous dairy or livestock experience

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Durban Central really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified identity document plus references from previous farms.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
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 Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

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.