SENIOR FARM SPECIALIST (READVERTISEMENT)

SENIOR FARM SPECIALIST (READVERTISEMENT)

Nature of Appointment: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 8) plus 37% in lieu of benefits

Centre: Haakdoornboom Farm (Temba Campus) – Ref: TNC/TC/26-01/1

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, or equivalent qualifications with at least 2-5 years’ experience in Operational Environment; preferably Agriculture. Additional courses in business management or administration are recommended. 

A valid drivers’ license and computer literacy are a prerequisite. 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. Willingness to work overtime as required.

DUTIES: Plan and analyze existing operations, crops, livestock, staff, and financial documents and recommending improvements. Preparing plans and schedules for planting and harvesting and ensuring staff and students understands expectations. Visiting the different divisions to inspect crops, livestock, and perform tests on soil and water. Ensuring seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, and other supplies are regularly restocked. Undertake practical activities, such as driving tractors, operating machinery, feeding livestock or spraying fields. Scheduling repairs, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and machinery. Handling the marketing and sale of products produced on the farm like fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat, and grain. Market the farm’s products. Ensuring all staff and students adheres to health and safety regulations. Assisting with the recruitment and training of new staff members. 

Collaborating with senior staff to prepare budgets and financial reports. Plan activities for trainee staff, mentoring and monitoring of them thereof. Understand the implications of the weather and make contingency plans. Ensure that farm activities comply with government regulations. Ensure a proper planning for the implementation of ISAT and PAT. Apply Health and Safety standards across the farm estate. 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. Protect the environment and maintaining biodiversity. Building professional networks and keeping abreast of developments in agricultural science. 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 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.