Groom/Work Rider

Overview

Join the Hollywoodbets Purple Team and become part of a dynamic and fast-growing sports betting brand with roots in Durban, South Africa, expanding across Africa and the UK. We are seeking two skilled Groom/Work Riders to join us at our Ashburton location in KwaZulu-Natal. This role is pivotal in maintaining high standards of horse care and supporting training activities while ensuring safeguarding of the business through accurate procedural controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily horse care including feeding, watering, grooming, and maintaining bedding hygiene.
• Clean and upkeep stables, stalls, paddocks, barns, arenas, and maintain overall facility safety and cleanliness.
• Monitor equine health and promptly report any illness or injuries to veterinarians; assist with cooling down horses after exercise.
• Maintain and clean tack, saddles, bridles, and other horse-related equipment; ensure proper storage and readiness for training sessions.
• Support trainers by preparing horses for training, holding horses, warming up and cooling down horses when required.
• Ride horses daily to provide exercise, fitness, and training per the established programs, accommodating horses at various training stages.
• Conduct groundwork tasks such as leading, lunging, and provide feedback on horse progress and behavior to trainers and management.
• Keep meticulous records on horses’ health, feeding, training progress, and note any behavioral or physical changes.
• Adhere strictly to safety protocols ensuring horse welfare at all times.
• Participate in the overall training strategy and contribute to optimizing the training environment.

Candidate Profile

• Sound knowledge of horse care, grooming, and handling practices.
• Physically fit with the ability to perform manual labor safely around horses.
• Detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and ability to work harmoniously within a team environment, taking direction from trainers.
• Previous experience working with horses is preferred but not mandatory.

Working Conditions

• Role requires outdoor work regardless of weather conditions.
• Flexible working hours including early mornings, weekends, and public holidays may be necessary.

About Hollywoodbets

Hollywoodbets is a leading sports and entertainment betting operator headquartered in Durban, providing customers convenient betting experiences both in branches and online. Our brand partners with premier sports teams and events like the Hollywoodbets Sharks, Brentford FC, and the iconic Hollywoodbets Durban July. We foster a culture of growth, innovation, and collaboration, encouraging team members to push boundaries and develop their careers.

Application Information

Only candidates meeting the minimum qualification will be considered; applicants not contacted within 30 days should consider their applications unsuccessful.