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Sheep Farm Hand (Shearing Season)

How2Apply Talent Network

Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Agriculture & Forestry

R5 750 – R7 250/month

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Job Description

Animals do not take weekends off, and a cattle feedlot near Sandton needs caring, reliable hands. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Sandton, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

The work, day to day

Follow biosecurity rules like foot baths and clean overalls
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Move animals between camps or pens calmly
Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Record births, deaths and treatments in the herd book

What you need

South African ID or a legal work permit
Reliable, since animals depend on you
Gentle and patient with animals
Able to live on the farm or close by
Willing to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays on rotation

What's in it for you

Farm housing on site
Training in animal health
Production bonus on milk yield or growth targets

How to apply for this job

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified identity document plus references from previous farms.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Sandton.

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

How to stand out

For foreman roles, mention how many workers you supervised and what you were in charge of.
Stress reliability. Explain that you understand milking or feeding cannot be skipped.