SAM, 20, MALE, SOUTH AFRICA (NEW ARRIVAL - 1ST JOB REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCED BEEF & DAIRY FARMER FROM SOUTH AFRICA, MUSTERING ON HORSES & MOTORBIKES, AI TRAINED, LOTS OF FARM MACHINERY OPERATION, HIGH LEVEL OF LIVESTOCK KNOWLEDGE AND KEEN TO LEARN MORE IN AUSTRALIA, KEEN FOR WORK WITH CATTLE & OTHER LIVESTOCK (AND GENERAL FARM WORK)
CATTLE & GENERAL FARM WORK
LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6-12 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 02/02/2026
EXPERIENCED BEEF & DAIRY FARMER FROM SOUTH AFRICA, MUSTERING ON HORSES & MOTORBIKES, AI TRAINED, LOTS OF FARM MACHINERY OPERATION, HIGH LEVEL OF LIVESTOCK KNOWLEDGE AND KEEN TO LEARN MORE IN AUSTRALIA, KEEN FOR WORK WITH CATTLE & OTHER LIVESTOCK (AND GENERAL FARM WORK)
CATTLE & GENERAL FARM WORK
LOOKING TO WORK FOR 6-12 MONTHS (FLEXIBLE), AVAILABLE FROM APPROX. 02/02/2026
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Summary
Sam is 20 from South Africa
International General Certificate of Secondary Education From the University of Cambridge
Achievements
• Completed training in artificial insemination in cattle.
• Completed training in pasture care.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
To experience and learn about the Australian rural lifestyle and to develop more practical farm skills working with livestock and other general farming practices.
Employment History / Detail
Assistant to Farm Manager at Leeubos Farm, Tsitsikamma,
South Africa - Heynscor (Pty) Ltd
January 2021 to date (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Computerised dairy administration and record keeping.
• Milked 1 000+ cows twice daily using Waikato and De Laval
Milking systems.
• Administered feed, supplements and medication to livestock.
• Cleaned milking equipment and maintained hygiene standards.
• Assisted in artificial insemination, calving and herd health checks.
• Operated tractors, trailers, front end loaders and various farm
vehicles to transport feed and veterinary supplies.
• Prepared and cared for pastures through planting, fertilising,
slashing and weed control.
• Assisted with rotation of animals between grazing areas for
pasture management.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
Farm Worker at Brugplaas Farm, Tsitsikamma, South Africa
August to October 2024 (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Milked 800+ cows twice daily using De Laval Milking systems.
• Assisted in calving and herd health checks.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
FAMILY FARM - Assistant to Farm Manager at Buffelsbos Farm, Tsitsikamma, South Africa - Heynscor (Pty) Ltd
January 2021 to date (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Administered feed, supplements and medication to 800+ heifers.
• Assisted in artificial insemination, calving and herd health checks.
• Operated tractors, trailers, front end loaders and various farm
vehicles to transport feed and veterinary supplies.
• Prepared and cared for pastures through planting, fertilising,
slashing and weed control.
• Assisted with rotation of animals between grazing areas for
pasture management.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
• Herding and rearing cattle from calves to adult stock.
Achievements
• Completed training in artificial insemination in cattle.
• Completed training in pasture care.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Refer to employment history.
Extensive experience with livestock and machinery.
Most recently he's worked on his family farm which consists of 4 farms. Mainly dairy.
3000-4000 cattle, arable farming, 7400 acres,
Cattle are mostly jersey & Holstein cross.
Equine / equestrian
Horse grooming, feeding & stable management . Can ride a horse confidently.
Musters often on horses
Practical skills / trade skills
A large variety of practical farm skills centers around livestock and some pasture management,
see employment history
Hospitality, customer service, office :
N/A
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Manual licence - confident and capable driver
Tractor driving - (John Deer, Massey Ferguson, Case, McCormack etc)
Experienced motorbike rider & quad bike rider
Front end loader - mainly for baling
Has driven a combine a couple times.
Lots of other farm machinery operation.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Can cook for himself, little to no childcare experience
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
He loves scuba diving, surfboarding, kitesurfing, playing guitar and writing songs.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Excellent English, an exceptional young man with a respectful and highliy engaged personality (with good humour). He has a genuine interest in learning about Australian farming. He is passionate about caring for livestock at a very high level. He is reliable, hardworking and has a good work ethic.
He will be an asset where ever he goes.
Physical / Fitness
190 80kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
Sam is 20 from South Africa
International General Certificate of Secondary Education From the University of Cambridge
Achievements
• Completed training in artificial insemination in cattle.
• Completed training in pasture care.
Aims and Motivations here in Australia
To experience and learn about the Australian rural lifestyle and to develop more practical farm skills working with livestock and other general farming practices.
Employment History / Detail
Assistant to Farm Manager at Leeubos Farm, Tsitsikamma,
South Africa - Heynscor (Pty) Ltd
January 2021 to date (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Computerised dairy administration and record keeping.
• Milked 1 000+ cows twice daily using Waikato and De Laval
Milking systems.
• Administered feed, supplements and medication to livestock.
• Cleaned milking equipment and maintained hygiene standards.
• Assisted in artificial insemination, calving and herd health checks.
• Operated tractors, trailers, front end loaders and various farm
vehicles to transport feed and veterinary supplies.
• Prepared and cared for pastures through planting, fertilising,
slashing and weed control.
• Assisted with rotation of animals between grazing areas for
pasture management.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
Farm Worker at Brugplaas Farm, Tsitsikamma, South Africa
August to October 2024 (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Milked 800+ cows twice daily using De Laval Milking systems.
• Assisted in calving and herd health checks.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
FAMILY FARM - Assistant to Farm Manager at Buffelsbos Farm, Tsitsikamma, South Africa - Heynscor (Pty) Ltd
January 2021 to date (part-time as required)
Key responsibilities
• Administered feed, supplements and medication to 800+ heifers.
• Assisted in artificial insemination, calving and herd health checks.
• Operated tractors, trailers, front end loaders and various farm
vehicles to transport feed and veterinary supplies.
• Prepared and cared for pastures through planting, fertilising,
slashing and weed control.
• Assisted with rotation of animals between grazing areas for
pasture management.
• Carried out fencing, general maintenance and water system
checks.
• Herding and rearing cattle from calves to adult stock.
Achievements
• Completed training in artificial insemination in cattle.
• Completed training in pasture care.
WORKPLACE SKILLS
Farm / Livestock
Refer to employment history.
Extensive experience with livestock and machinery.
Most recently he's worked on his family farm which consists of 4 farms. Mainly dairy.
3000-4000 cattle, arable farming, 7400 acres,
Cattle are mostly jersey & Holstein cross.
Equine / equestrian
Horse grooming, feeding & stable management . Can ride a horse confidently.
Musters often on horses
Practical skills / trade skills
A large variety of practical farm skills centers around livestock and some pasture management,
see employment history
Hospitality, customer service, office :
N/A
GENERAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
Driving & vehicles
Manual licence - confident and capable driver
Tractor driving - (John Deer, Massey Ferguson, Case, McCormack etc)
Experienced motorbike rider & quad bike rider
Front end loader - mainly for baling
Has driven a combine a couple times.
Lots of other farm machinery operation.
Domestic, cook and childcare etc:
Can cook for himself, little to no childcare experience
Hobbies, other skills and interests:
He loves scuba diving, surfboarding, kitesurfing, playing guitar and writing songs.
PERSONAL / SOCIAL
Personal / Social
Excellent English, an exceptional young man with a respectful and highliy engaged personality (with good humour). He has a genuine interest in learning about Australian farming. He is passionate about caring for livestock at a very high level. He is reliable, hardworking and has a good work ethic.
He will be an asset where ever he goes.
Physical / Fitness
190 80kg, Physically fit and active for physical tasks
Medical / Diet
no medical conditions, no dietary requirements
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