Poultry Farm Worker (Broiler Houses)

If you like working with animals, a sheep farm near George has steady, long-term work. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

You'll be based at a sheep farm in George. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working
• Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Move animals between camps or pens calmly

• Able to live on the farm or close by
• Comfortable around large animals
• Follows hygiene and biosecurity rules
• Reliable, since animals depend on you
• Gentle and patient with animals
• South African ID or a legal work permit

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

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

• 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.