Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent individual to oversee the execution of routine farming activities.

Minimum Requirements    

• Senior certificate/Grade 12 (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code 8) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation    

• Practical experience in the following: General farm work; Soil cultivation, preparation for different pastures with tractors and various equipment (Handling of irrigation equipment/planting, fertilising, spraying and harvesting of seeds for veld restoration); Cleaning, weighing, sorting and packaging seeds and plant material harvested for veld restoration and research; Assisting with preparation of veld research trials and data collection; Water supply related activties/handling of tractors and equipments, tools, vehicles/fencing;Maintenance of infrastructure; Supervision of personnel and admin related functions.

Key Performance Areas    

• Overseeing routine activities in the following: Crop production; Animal production; General farm work; Infrastructure maintenance activities; Admin related functions.

Competencies    

• A good understanding of the following: Plant science and research: General farm work; Maintenance of infrastructure; Supervision of personnel; Administration related functions; Written and verbal communication skills.