Piggery Stockperson

If you like working with animals, a sheep farm near Mokopane has steady, long-term work. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

You'll be based at a sheep farm in Mokopane. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager

• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Gentle and patient with animals
• Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Reliable, since animals depend on you

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Basic farm maintenance skills
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles

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

• 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.