Piggery Stockperson – Entry Level

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a piggery near Durban Central, you keep them that way. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

Home base is a piggery on the Durban Central side of KwaZulu-Natal. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly

• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Comfortable around large animals
• South African ID or a legal work permit
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules

• Animal health or AgriSETA short course
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Basic farm maintenance skills

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

• For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.
• Say which animals you have worked with and for how long. Farmers want someone who already knows the routine.