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Farm Foreman (Livestock)

How2Apply Talent Network

Kariega, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 250 – R7 000/month

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Job Description

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a cattle feedlot near Kariega, you keep them that way. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a cattle feedlot in Kariega. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

What your day looks like

Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Feed animals the right ration at the right time

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

Previous dairy or livestock experience
Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Supervisory experience for foreman roles

What you get

Milk or meat rations
Farm housing on site
Training in animal health

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified identity document, references from previous farms plus any animal health course certificates.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kariega; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

Before you hit apply

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.