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Piggery Stockperson

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 750 – R7 250/month

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Job Description

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a broiler chicken farm near Durban Central, you keep them that way. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Home base is a broiler chicken farm on the Durban Central side of KwaZulu-Natal. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

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

You'll need

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

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified identity document, references from previous farms plus any animal health course certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.
Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.