Dairy Farmer Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Plans, organises and performs farming operations to produce milk and milk products.
What does a Dairy Farmer do?
A Dairy Farmer plans, organises and carries out farming operations focused on producing milk and milk products. The work involves coordinating the activities needed to keep dairy production operating effectively, from planning the farming operation through to carrying out production work.
Specialisations
How to become a Dairy Farmer in South Africa
- Learn about dairy farming operations and the production of milk and milk products.
- Seek relevant agricultural education, training or practical experience, and confirm current options with an accredited provider or prospective employer.
- Build experience in planning, organising and carrying out dairy-farming operations.
- Progress towards responsibility for coordinating dairy production activities, where appropriate.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
There may be no single universal qualification pathway for becoming a Dairy Farmer. Education and practical experience can both support preparation for the work. Confirm current training, provider and workplace requirements with an accredited provider or prospective employer.
Useful school subjects
- Agricultural Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
Skills that may help
- Planning farming operations
- Organising production activities
- Carrying out farming operations
- Understanding milk and milk-product production
- Practical agricultural work
- Coordinating dairy production activities