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Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

How2Apply Talent Network

Bellville, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 250 – R7 500/month

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Job Description

If you like working with animals, a sheep farm near Bellville has steady, long-term work. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll report in Bellville. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

Feed animals the right ration at the right time
Keep water troughs and drinkers working
Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager

You'll need

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

Extra points for

Animal health or AgriSETA short course
Supervisory experience for foreman roles

On offer

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

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: certified identity document plus references from previous farms.
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.

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

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

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.