FARM AID: FARM SERVICES: LANGGEWENS (MOORREESBURG)

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, is advertising for a Farm Aid in Langgewens (Moorreesburg) under reference AGR 52/2026. The position offers a salary of R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02). Requirements include an Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent, along with farming knowledge, driving skills, and equipment operation abilities. Duties involve crop production, livestock care, facility cleaning, and infrastructure maintenance. Applications can be submitted via hand delivery, post, or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of farm infrastructure construction and maintenance
• Knowledge of general maintenance of infrastructure and general farmwork
• Understanding of working with farm animals and pastures
• Verbal communication skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Driving and equipment operating skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Irrigate crops and perform soil cultivation and preparation including cleaning and hoeing
• Care for sick livestock, including dipping, vaccination, and dosing
• Clean facilities and dispose of farm waste material
• Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing, and buildings
• Maintain windmills and water supply systems

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