Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a cattle feedlot near Klerksdorp, every day of the year. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

This post is in Klerksdorp (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager

• Comfortable around large animals
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Able to live on the farm or close by
• South African ID or a legal work permit

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

• Milk or meat rations
• Farm housing on site
• Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets

• 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.