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Farm Foreman (Livestock) – Entry Level

How2Apply Talent Network

Klerksdorp, North West

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 500 – R7 500/month

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Job Description

Animals do not take weekends off, and a dairy farm near Klerksdorp needs caring, reliable hands. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

The work is in Klerksdorp, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine

Must-haves

Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
Able to live on the farm or close by
Comfortable around large animals
Gentle and patient with animals

Helpful, not essential

Basic farm maintenance skills
Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Previous dairy or livestock experience

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified identity document plus any animal health course certificates.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Klerksdorp; 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.

How to stand out

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.