Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

Animals do not take weekends off, and a dairy farm near Rustenburg needs caring, reliable hands. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The work is in Rustenburg, North West, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly

• Gentle and patient with animals
• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Comfortable around large animals
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Reliable, since animals depend on you

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles

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

• 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.