Piggery Stockperson

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a sheep farm near Bellville, you keep them that way. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

The site is in Bellville; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures

• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Comfortable around large animals
• 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

• 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.