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Farm Aid Post at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

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DEADLINE: 01 September 2023

Farm Aid Post at the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development

POST 29/18 : FARM AID
REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/538
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R125 373 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Roodeplaat)

REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of NQF Level 1 or 2 (Adult Basic Education and Training Level 2 / 3 Certificate). No experience required. Job related knowledge: Farm Practices. Job related skills: Basic numeracy skills. Basic literacy skills. Willingness to work overtime.

DUTIES: Perform general activities in respect of crop production through inter alia the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. cleaning, hoeing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection e.g. operate a knapsack. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm produce. Tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding etc. Perform general activities which would include inter alia the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Maintain equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Fire fighting and prevention. Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains. Loading / off-loading. Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure which would include inter alia the following: Maintain fences, shades houses and green houses, etc. Maintain irrigation houses and water supply system.

ENQUIRIES: Mr B. Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6426

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand-delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

NOTE: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Directions to candidates

Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be approached for such information.
It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable closing dates.