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Farm Foreman (Livestock)

How2Apply Talent Network

George, Western Cape

Contract

Posted 1 hour ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R7 000 – R8 750/month

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Job Description

Animals do not take weekends off, and a dairy farm near George needs caring, reliable hands. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

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

What your day looks like

Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures

You'll need

Reliable, since animals depend on you
Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
Gentle and patient with animals
Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules

Extra points for

Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Supervisory experience for foreman roles

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: references from previous farms, certified identity document plus any animal health course certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around George.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.