Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a dairy farm near Bloemfontein, you keep them that way. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

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

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

• Gentle and patient with animals
• Comfortable around large animals
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules

• Basic farm maintenance skills
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Animal health or AgriSETA short course

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

• Say which animals you have worked with and for how long. Farmers want someone who already knows the routine.
• Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.