Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a sheep farm near George, every day of the year. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in George; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

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

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

• Animal health or AgriSETA short course
• Basic farm maintenance skills

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

• Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.
• For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.