• DUTIES

Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of activities in respect of
crop production: Field identification. Soil cultivation and preparation. Sowing
and planting of all trials. Irrigation of trials. Manual and mechanical week
control. Harvesting of produce. Organise, supervise and assist with the general
maintenance activities of grounds and infrastructure: Maintenance of fences.
Maintenance of hail shelter. Maintenance of roads. Maintenance of building,
stores, greenhouses and cold rooms. Maintenance of irrigation system.
Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of general routine activities:
Firefighting and prevention. Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste
material. Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Cleaning and
washing of vehicles. Loading/off-loading. Perform all administrative and related
functions: Ensure proper recording and filing of relevant farm records / farm
inventory (farm equipment) i.e. farm inventory status report. Loss/damage
reports completed and submitted to relevant office. Register of all losses of
assets and tools used for farm work updated. Ensuring proper recording and
submission/filling of relevant HR records such as: Leave records, Performance
Agreements, Personnel attendance register and Exit interviews etc.

• REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
Minimum of 2 years experience in management of agronomics and horticultural
crops trials. Job Related Knowledge: Farming practices. Farm equipment.
Safety standards. Management of stores. Job Related Skills: Organizing.
Planning. Team building. Problem solving. A valid driver’s license.

• ENQUIRIES