Farm Technician: Irrigation, Livestock & Infrastructure

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 144.000 - 170.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government is seeking a Farm Support Officer to assist with crop production, livestock care and general infrastructure maintenance across farms in the Western Cape. The role requires an Abet level 2 or equivalent and involves some driving and operating basic equipment on site.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of farm operations, with responsibilities spanning irrigation, soil prep, animal care and facility

Qualifikationen

• Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of farm infrastructure construction and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Irrigate crops and soil cultivation/preparation.
• Care for sick livestock and vaccinations/dosing.
• Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing and buildings.
• Maintain windmills and water supply systems.
• Clean facilities and manage farm waste.

Kenntnisse

Farm infra maintenance

Infrastructure maintenance

Farm work

Animal care

Verbal communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Driving

Equipment operation

Independence

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government is seeking a Farm Support Officer to assist with crop production, livestock care and general infrastructure maintenance across farms in the Western Cape. The role requires an Abet level 2 or equivalent and involves some driving and operating basic equipment on site.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to ensure the smooth running of farm operations, with responsibilities spanning irrigation, soil prep, animal care and facility