Farm Aid: Farm Services (Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend

Requirements

Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Protein and grain crops; Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment; Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds; Skills in the following: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to perform hard manual labour; Ability to detect changes and variation; Ability to understand a basic trial plan; Ability to work under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

Taking of soil samples; Irrigation of crops; Planting of crops; Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. Cleaning and houghing; Apply chemical crop protection e.g. Operate a knapsack; Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of seed and plant material; Daily tending of crops/ e.g. Weeding and cutting; Harvesting of crops; Asset control and safe keeping of assets; Cleaning of facilities; Disposal of farm waste material; Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings; Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling and sharpening; Firefighting and prevention; Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains; Loading/ off-loading.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Notes

To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) 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. 168 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPORT