FARM AID: FARM SERVICES: OUDTSHOORN

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture in the Western Cape Government is seeking a Farm Aid based in Oudtshoorn (Reference: AGR 34/2026). The position offers a salary between R144 024 and R169 656 per annum (Level 02). Key requirements include an ABET level 2 certificate and knowledge of ostrich chick rearing, livestock care, plant production, and farm infrastructure maintenance. Responsibilities involve livestock care, facility cleaning, and maintaining water supply systems and fences. Applications can be submitted via hand delivery, post, or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent
• Working knowledge of rearing ostrich chicks
• Working knowledge of general farm work
• Working knowledge of general routine activities with regards to infrastructure
• Working knowledge of routine activities in respect of livestock
• Working knowledge of routine activities in respect of plant production
• Working knowledge of handling of ostriches
• Working knowledge of research techniques
• Working knowledge of cleaning routine activities in respect of infrastructure
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to operate equipment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Care for sick livestock, dipping, vaccination and dosing
• Perform general cleaning of facilities and disposal of farm waste material
• Maintain fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing, and buildings
• Maintain water supply systems

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