Farm Aid: Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing And Welfare

Requirements

Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Farm infrastructure construction and maintenance; General maintenance of infrastructure; General Farmwork; Working with farm animals and pastures; Working with heavy draft horses; Skills in the following: Communication (verbal); Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Operating equipment; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Perform general activities in respect of crop production: Irrigation of crops; Soil cultivation and preparation (cleaning and hoeing); Perform general activities in respect of livestock: Care for sick livestock, Dipping, vaccination and dosing; Perform general activities: Cleaning of facilities; disposal of farm waste material; Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure: Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing and buildings; Maintain windmills and water supply system.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Notes

To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.