Dairy Milker (Rotary Parlour)

Animals do not take weekends off, and a cattle feedlot near Gqeberha needs caring, reliable hands. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time

• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Gentle and patient with animals
• Able to live on the farm or close by
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Comfortable around large animals
• Reliable, since animals depend on you

• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Basic farm maintenance skills

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

• 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.