Farm Foreman (Livestock)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a broiler chicken farm near Paarl, you keep them that way. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Paarl, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls

• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Gentle and patient with animals

• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Basic farm maintenance skills

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

• 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.