POST: Farm Assistant X 1

SALARY: R155 148.00 (Level 03) plus 37% in lieu.

DURATION: 12 months

CENTRE: Temba Campus

Ref: TNC/TC/24-05/3

Requirements: 

Applicants must be in possession of Grade 10. 6-12 months in the agriculture environment/ related field. Job related knowledge: Basic Knowledge of farm operations. Basic Knowledge of feeding. Basic knowledge of biosecurity. Job related skills: Basic Farming Skills. Basic Skill on Artificial Insemination. Basic Skill on Breeding. Poultry Skills. Basic Skills in handling livestock. Basic Driving Skill. 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 in respect of livestock through Inter alia the following: Care of sick livestock. Dipping, vaccination and dosing. Assist with calving, lambing, hatching etc. Count livestock. Shepherding, moving, weighing of livestock. Slaughtering and culling. Weighing, milling, mixing of feeds. Stacking and storing of fodder and feeds. Feeding, milking and cleaning of water troughs for livestock. Perform general activities which would include inter alia the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings. 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 and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing, equipment, and tools, building etc. Maintain windmills and water supply system.Adhere to occupational Health and Safety of the farm.

APPLICATIONS: 

Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and MUST include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity document. Please take note that communication in relation to the process will be limited to the short-listed candidates. If you have not received any correspondence within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Forward your application to: recruitment@tnc.edu.za. NO faxed, posted or hand delivered applications will be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. The college reserves the right not to appoint.

CLOSING DATE: 24 May 2024 at 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application, contact Ms LA Mudau at 012 401 1927 / Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940.