Poultry Farm Worker (Broiler Houses)

If you like working with animals, a sheep farm near Tzaneen has steady, long-term work. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Tzaneen; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

• Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Check animals for illness or injury and report to the manager
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working

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

• Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets
• Milk or meat rations
• Farm housing on site

• Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.
• Say which animals you have worked with and for how long. Farmers want someone who already knows the routine.