Dairy Milker (Rotary Parlour)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a piggery near Paarl, you keep them that way. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

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

• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine

• Comfortable around large animals
• Gentle and patient with animals
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Reliable, since animals depend on you

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

• 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.