Farm Operator – Dundee Farm, KZN

About the role

Siza Coal Services is seeking a reliable, safety‑conscious Farm Operator to support day‑to‑day operations at its Dundee farm in KwaZulu‑Natal. The role involves a mix of animal care, equipment handling, and general farm maintenance.

Key responsibilities

• Inspect the farm perimeter daily, report and repair fence gaps to prevent animal escape.
• Participate in toolbox talks, identifying hazards and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Perform milking duties, clean the milking room and equipment, and allocate milk for farm dogs.
• Feed and care for chickens, rabbits and other livestock, maintain water troughs, and ensure clean drinking water.
• Collect animals from paddocks, conduct accurate counts each morning and evening, and report any missing animals.
• Operate and monitor the farm water pump and swimming pool pump, managing water levels and cleanliness.
• Clean animal stalls, pool area and other farm facilities on a regular basis.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, report damaged equipment, sick or injured animals, and follow health, safety and environmental policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable farm‑related duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Required profile

• Grade 10 qualification; Grade 12 is an advantage.
• Basic knowledge of farm tools and equipment.
• Physically fit to perform demanding manual work.
• Good communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality and a willingness to learn.
• Safety‑conscious with ability to follow instructions.
• Valid driver’s licence (advantageous).
• Previous experience in farm work, general labour, agriculture or a similar environment is beneficial.