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Sheep Farm Hand (Shearing Season)

How2Apply Talent Network

Welkom, Free State

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

Contract Agriculture & Forestry

R6 500 – R8 250/month

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Job Description

Animals do not take weekends off, and a sheep farm near Welkom needs caring, reliable hands. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

This post is Welkom-based, with most of your time spent at a sheep farm.

What your day looks like

Help the vet with vaccinations and treatments
Collect eggs or check broiler house temperatures
Milk cows in the parlour following the milking routine
Feed animals the right ration at the right time
Clean pens, houses and milking equipment

What you need

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

Nice if you have

Previous dairy or livestock experience
Animal health or AgriSETA short course

What you get

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

Applying, step by step

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Welkom really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified identity document plus any animal health course certificates.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Welkom; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

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.