Poultry Farm Worker (Broiler Houses) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Agriculture & Forestry
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Job Description

You'll feed, milk and care for animals on a piggery near Mthatha, every day of the year. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

You'll report in Mthatha. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What your day looks like

  • Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
  • Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
  • Feed animals the right ration at the right time
  • Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
  • Move animals between camps or pens calmly
  • Keep water troughs and drinkers working
  • Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls

Must-haves

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

Nice if you have

  • Previous dairy or livestock experience
  • Basic farm maintenance skills

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from previous farms plus any animal health course certificates.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMthatha, Eastern Cape
CategoryAgriculture & Forestry
Experience1+ years
Posted2 November 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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