• 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, Fire fighting, fencing activities,
Mowing of lawn etc. Perform road and firebreak maintenance works and
construction related functions by using appropriate machinery. Operate a
specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling equipment, excavators,
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sewer jetting machine etc.) Perform vehicle maintenance and administrative
support activities including inter alia the following: Ensure the safe storage,
cleaning and routine maintenance of vehicle. Ensure the safety storage,
cleaning and routine maintenance of implements. Maintain a farm vehicle
month and kilometre logbook and report accordingly. Ensure the timely
reporting of defects to mechanical workshop in order

• REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be in possession of an NQF level 3 (Grade 10 certificate).
Minimum of 1 year of experience. Job related knowledge: Establishment of
pastures, planting and cultivation of crops. Basic calculations for mixing and
application rates of herbicides and pesticides. Calibration of planters and crop
sprayers. Functioning, maintenance and repair of farm equipment and
infrastructure. Job related skills: Operating a tractor, Operating specialised
machinery such as TLB, Bulldozer etc, Using of different implements, Planting
and harvesting of crops. Road Maintenance. A valid driver’s license (Code C1)

• ENQUIRIES