Livestock Handler (Cattle Feedlot)

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a dairy farm near Somerset West, every day of the year. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Somerset West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine

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

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Basic farm maintenance skills

• Training in animal health
• Farm housing on site
• Milk or meat rations

• 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.