Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

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

The site is in Durban Central; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures

• 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
• Gentle and patient with animals
• Comfortable around large animals

• Basic farm maintenance skills
• Previous dairy or livestock experience

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