FARM AID: FARM SERVICES (TYGERHOEK RESEARCH FARM, RIVIERSONDEREND

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, is hiring a Farm Aid for Tygerhoek Research Farm in Riviersonderend. The role involves soil preparation, planting, irrigation, chemical crop protection, harvesting, equipment care, and general farm maintenance. Applicants must possess an Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent, knowledge of protein and grain crops, and the ability to perform hard manual labour. Applications can be submitted via hand delivery, post, email, or online.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of protein and grain crops.
• Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment.
• Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• 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 Duties & Responsibilities

• Taking of soil samples.
• Irrigation of crops.
• Planting of crops.
• Soil cultivation and preparation such as cleaning and houghing.
• Applying chemical crop protection using equipment like a knapsack.
• Reaping, grading, weighing, packing, and storage of seed and plant material.
• Daily tending of crops including weeding and cutting.
• Harvesting of crops.
• Asset control and safe keeping of assets.
• Cleaning of facilities.
• Disposal of farm waste material.
• Providing water supply for livestock and farm buildings.
• Caring for equipment such as cleaning, oiling, and sharpening.
• Firefighting and prevention.
• Opening springs, troughs, and unblocking drains.
• Loading and off-loading.

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