Farm Aid: Farm Services (Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend

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; Skills 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.

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. cleaning, oiling and sharpening; Firefighting and prevention; Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains; Loading/
off-loading.

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, westerncape@respond.co.za Clearly indicate
the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are
in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).

Ms L Smorenburg Tel No: (021) 808 5220