FARM ASSSISTANT

FARM ASSSISTANT

Nature of Appointment: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: R163 680 per annum (Level 3) plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre: Haakdoornboom Farm (Temba Campus) – Ref: TNC/TC/26-01/9

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.

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 vacant Fixed Term Contract Positions.

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: The Principal: Tshwane North TVET College, P.O Box 26193, ARCADIA, 0007 OR hand-deliver to: Cnr. Kgosi Mampuru (Former Potgieter Street) & Pretorius Streets, Pretoria. Emailed applications will not be accepted. All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense.

NOTE: Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks (where applicable, qualification and employment verification). Where applicable, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge/competence test. The College reserves the right not to make appointments. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. People with disability are encouraged to apply.

CLOSING DATE: 23 JANUARY 2026 at 12:00

ENQUIRIES: Should you have enquiries or experience any problem submitting your application contact Mr TH Ngubane at 012 401 1989 / Ms JM Nyalunga at 012 401 1940.