FARM ASSISTANT : FACILITIES X2

The Agricultural Research Council; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in Gqeberha seeks a Junior position for farm practices. Responsibilities include carrying out farm tasks, using equipment safely, and maintaining operations. Applicants should have Grade 10, some experience in farming or construction, and good communication skills. This is a permanent role with a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience and/or exposure to the fruit farming environment.
• Understanding of basic agricultural practices.
• Basic knowledge on manual operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Experience in construction (plumbing, carpentry, building) is an advantage.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Willingness to work under adverse weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out farm practices as directed by management or a researcher.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment available.
• Perform manual tasks assigned by supervisors.
• Observe health and safety instructions on protective clothing.

Skills

Typing

Customer Service

Hospitality Experience

Facilities Maintenance

Facilities Management

HVAC

Cleaning Experience

Office Experience

OSHA

Maintenance

Custodial Experience

Power Tools

Education

Grade 10

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and / or a Researcher.
• Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available.
• Carrying out manual tasks as assigned by Supervisors.
• Observance of Occupational Health and Safety instructions on the use of appropriate protective clothing.

Requirements

• Grade 10 with 2 years experience and / or exposure to the fruit farming environment.
• Understanding of basic agricultural practices.
• Basic knowledge on manual operation of farm equipment and machinery.
• Experience in the construction industry (plumbing carpentry building etc) will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills written and verbal.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Willing to work under adverse weather conditions.

Enquiries: Mr Andrie Slabbert : Email :

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 2 OCTOBER 2025

Preference will be given to persons living with disabilities.

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position.

The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period.

The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Key Skills

Typing, Customer Service, Hospitality Experience, Facilities Maintenance, Facilities Management, HVAC, Cleaning Experience, Office Experience, OSHA, Maintenance, Custodial Experience, Power Tools

Location: Port Elizabeth

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

Work Level: Junior

Vacancy: 1