Farm Foreman (Livestock)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a cattle feedlot near Fourways, you keep them that way. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Home base is a cattle feedlot on the Fourways side of Gauteng. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

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

• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Comfortable around large animals
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Gentle and patient with animals

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Animal health or AgriSETA short course

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

• 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.