Piggery Stockperson – Entry Level

Animals do not take weekends off, and a cattle feedlot near Bellville needs caring, reliable hands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Bellville; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time

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

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

• Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets
• 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.