CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2023 at 16:00
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Roodeplaat)
Z83 & CV only
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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6425
APPLICATIONS : 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.