Farm Aid: Farm Services (Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend
Overview
Taking of soil samples. Irrigation of crops.
Requirements
- Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent
- Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Protein and grain crops
- Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment
- Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds
- Skil ls in the following: Good communication (written and verbal)
- Ability to perform hard manual labour
- Ability to detect changes and variation
- Ability to understand a basic trial plan
- Ability to work under pressure
Responsibilities
- Taking of soil samples
- Irrigation of crops
- Planting of crops
- Soil cultivation and preparation e.g
- Cleaning and houghing
- Apply chemical crop protection e.g
- Operate a knapsack
- Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of seed and plant material
- Daily tending of crops/ e.g
- Weeding and cutting
- Harvesting of crops
- Asset control and safe keeping of assets
- Cleaning of facilities
- Disposal of farm waste material
- Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings
- Care for equipment e.g. cleani ng, oiling and sharpening
- Firefighting and prevention
- Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains
- Loading/ off-loading
How to apply
To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); Or Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or Email your application to, [email protected] Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).
Enquiries
Ms L Smorenburg Tel No: (021) 808 5220
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