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Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

How2Apply Talent Network

Centurion, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R6 250 – R8 000/month

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Job Description

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a broiler chicken farm near Centurion, 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.

The work is in Centurion, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What you'll actually do

Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Keep water troughs and drinkers working
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: 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 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

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.