Piggery Stockperson

Animals do not take weekends off, and a broiler chicken farm near Pietermaritzburg needs caring, reliable hands. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

The site is in Pietermaritzburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Move animals between camps or pens calmly
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment

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

• Animal health or AgriSETA short course
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles
• Previous dairy or livestock experience

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

• 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.