Farm Foreman (Livestock) – Permanent

If you like working with animals, a cattle feedlot near Bloemfontein has steady, long-term work. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Bloemfontein, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment

• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Gentle and patient with animals
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Comfortable around large animals

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

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

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