Sandile Mthembu

Dedicated and hardworking individual with over 6 years of hands-on experience caring for livestock, including daily feeding, herding, and general animal welfare duties. Currently manages family-owned cattle. A genuine love and respect for animals, combined with reliability and a strong work ethic, has developed a solid foundation in animal husbandry.

Seeking to bring this experience and passion for animal care into a Groom position, assisting with horse preparation, grooming, and stable management.

Livestock Caretaker (Cattle) at Family Owned (2022-01 – Present)

• Responsible for the daily care of family-owned cattle, including feeding, watering, and general herding.
• Monitor animal health and wellbeing, and ensure a safe and clean grazing/kraal environment.
• Maintain consistent routines to support the animals' health and behaviour.

Cattle Herder / Livestock Caretaker at Employed by Mrs Dlodlo (2016-01 – 2022-12)

• Cared for and herded cattle on a daily basis, ensuring they were fed, watered, and kept safe.
• Maintained grazing areas and kraal cleanliness as part of general livestock management duties.
• Built strong animal-handling skills through consistent, hands-on daily care over six years.
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness, maintaining long-term employment in this role.

Grade 11 in NQF Level 3 (2014-12)

Grade 12 / Matric (2015-12)