Sheep Farm Hand (Shearing Season)

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a dairy farm near Gqeberha, you keep them that way. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a dairy farm in Gqeberha. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

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

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

• Previous dairy or livestock experience
• Supervisory experience for foreman roles

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

• 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.