Livestock Breeding & Welfare Technician

EdUpStairs; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 144,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government in Cape Town is seeking a general farmworker to support crop production, irrigation, and livestock care. The role involves maintaining farm facilities and assisting with infrastructure projects across the farm.

You will contribute to crop irrigation, soil preparation, animal care, and the upkeep of fencing, canals, water supply systems, and buildings, while working as part of a team in a rural farm environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Irrigation and soil cultivation tasks for crops.
• Care for livestock including sick animals and vaccination tasks.
• Maintain and build farm infrastructure such as roads, fences, canals, dams, and water systems.
• Ensure general upkeep of facilities and proper disposal of farm waste.

Skills

Farm infra

Infrastructure maintenance

Farmwork

Animal care

Draft horses

Verbal communication

Numeracy

Literacy

Driving

Equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

ABET level 2 certificate

Job description

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government in Cape Town is seeking a general farmworker to support crop production, irrigation, and livestock care. The role involves maintaining farm facilities and assisting with infrastructure projects across the farm.

You will contribute to crop irrigation, soil preparation, animal care, and the upkeep of fencing, canals, water supply systems, and buildings, while working as part of a team in a rural farm environment.