Sheep Farm Hand (Shearing Season) – Experienced

Healthy animals mean a healthy farm; on a dairy farm near Mthatha, you keep them that way. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

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

• Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
• Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
• Feed animals the right ration at the right time
• Clean pens, houses and milking equipment
• Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
• Keep water troughs and drinkers working

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

• Milk or meat rations
• Farm housing on site
• Training in animal health

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