POST:                         Senior Farm Specialist

SALARY:                   R359 517.00 plus 37% in lieu of benefits

DURATION:               12 Months Fixed Term Contract

CENTRE:                    Temba Campus

Ref:                             TNC/TC/23 – 09/3

Requirements: Degree in Agricultural Science and, or equivalent qualifications with at least 2-5 years’ experience in Operational Environment; preferably Agriculture. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent Leadership and Management skills, Financial and Human Resources Management skills. Infrastructure inspection knowledge and ability to work additional hours and during weekends. Good communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. A valid drivers’ license will be an added advantage.

Duties: Plan finances and production to maintain farm progress against budget parameters. Undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock or spraying fields. Market the farm’s products. Buy supplies, such as fertilizer and seeds. Arrange the maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery and equipment. Plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring them. Maintain and monitor the quality of yield, whether livestock or crops. Understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans. Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations. Monitor animal health and welfare, including liaising with vets. Maintain knowledge of pests and diseases and an understanding of how they spread and how to treat them. Apply Health and Safety standards across the farm estate. Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity. Keep financial records up to date. Apply for funding.

Tshwane North College for Technical and Vocational Education and Training would like to invite suitably qualified, innovative, result-orientated and self – driven candidates to apply for the 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Position.

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted on the New Z83 which must be fully completed, obtainable from any Public Service Department and must be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit Certified copies of qualifications including academic records, driver’s license, and identity documents. 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 unsuccessful. 

Forward your application/s 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: 29 September 2023 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.