The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Tractor Driver Operator Vacancies (X2 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 21st August 2023
POST 27/13: TRACTOR DRIVER / OPERATOR REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/508 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Roodeplaat)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicants must be in possession of Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 3 Certificate (Basic education (literacy and numeracy)).
- A valid driver’s licence (Code C1).
- Minimum of 1-year appropriate experience.
- Job related knowledge: Operating a tractor. Farming practices. Operating farm ground engaging implements e.g. ripper, plough, tiller etc.
- Job related skills: Driving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Willing to work overtime.
DUTIES:
- Operate a tractor with various implements (such as ploughs, rippers, planters, crop sprayers etc.) attached to assist with the physical execution of various general farming activities, through inter alia:
- Land cultivation. Planting. Tillage. Harvesting. Transportation of various goods. Mowing of lawn. Application of pesticides. Application of (chemical) manure / fertilizer. Irrigation and maintenance. Firefighting. Cleaning of ditches. Fencing activities.
- Perform vehicle maintenance and administrative support activities including inter alia the following: Ensure the safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of vehicle (e.g. changing tyres, checking water, oil, tyre pressure etc.).
- Ensure the safety storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of implements.
- Maintain a farm vehicle month end kilometres logbook and report accordingly.
- Ensure the timely reporting defects to Mechanical Workshop in order to prevent further damage.
- Assist with dispensing and receiving fuel and oils.
- Perform routine activities in respect of crop production. Perform routine activities in respect of infrastructure.
- Operate a specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling equipment, excavators etc.) in respect of: Loading and offloading goods.
- Repair and maintenance of farm roads. Remove any material, including loading and carting away
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here
All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.
Applications can be submitted by post to:
Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or
to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.
DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE
ENQUIRIES: Mr B Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6425
CLOSING DATE: 21 AUGUST 2023
DALRRD Tractor Driver Operator
EDUPSTAIRS IS A REGISTERED NON-PROFIT ORGANISATION NPO No: 232 – 182, PUBLIC BENEFIT ORGANISATION (PBO): 930066984. EDUPSTAIRS DOES NOT, IN ANY WAY OR FORM, SOLICIT MONEY OR CV’S FROM PEOPLE FOR JOBS. PLEASE BE AWARE OF PHONY JOB POSTINGS AND RECRUITMENT FRAUD. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR SCAM/FRAUD ALERT PAGE HERE
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