Livestock farm labourers

Livestock farm labourers perform simple and routine tasks in farm production of animals, including poultry and insects.

Skill level: Unskilled

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Salary range for the majority of workers in Livestock farm labourers - from R7 612 to R16 572 per month - 2026.
A Livestock farm labourers typically earns between R7 612 and R14 026 net per month at the start of the job.
After 5 years of service, this is between R7 567 and R14 176 per month for a working week of 45 hours.

Digging and shovelling to clear ditches or for other purposes
Loading and unloading supplies, produce and other materials
Feeding, watering and cleaning animals and keeping their quarters clean
Monitoring livestock and reporting on their condition
Assisting with maintaining the health and welfare of livestock
Assisting with herding, droving and separating livestock for milking, shearing, transportation or slaughter, and between pastures
Collecting eggs and placing in incubators
Raking, pitching, stacking and storing hay, straw and other types of animal feed and bedding
Grading, sorting and packing produce into containers
Performing minor repairs on fixtures, buildings, equipment and fences