Piggery Stockperson

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a broiler chicken farm near Brits, you keep them that way. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

This post is in Brits (North West). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments

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

• Farm housing on site
• Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets
• Milk or meat rations
• Training in animal health

• 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.