Piggery Stockperson

If you like working with animals, a sheep farm near Coega has steady, long-term work. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

This post is in Coega (Eastern Cape). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine

• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Comfortable around large animals
• Gentle and patient with animals
• Able to live on the farm or close by

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

• 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.