The Department of Agriculture is inviting suitable qualified applicants to apply for Entry level Farm Aid vacancy.
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2025
Entry level Farm Aid vacancy at Department of Agriculture
- FARM AID: FARM SERVICES: OUTENIQUA REF NO: AGR 20/2025 R1
- SALARY: R138 486 – R163 131 per annum (Level 02)
- CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS:
- Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 3/Grade 7).
Competencies:
- Knowledge and skills of general farm work and maintenance;
- Knowledge and skills of working with Research farm animals and pasture;
- Ability to handle and carry weights of up to 50kg;
- Basic communication skills;
- It will be advantageous to have a valid (Code B or higher) driving license.
- NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply
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DUTIES:
- Perform routine activities of crop production e.g. planting, harvesting, irrigation;
- Perform routine activities of livestock e.g. caring, dipping and dosing;
- Performing general farm activities e.g. cleaning, loading and maintain water supply systems;
- Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure e.g. maintain fences roads and pipelines.
- The following will be advantageous: Senior Certificate (Grade 12);
- Proven experience in the following: General farm work; Working with farm animals; Farm infrastructure construction and maintenance e.g. fencing, building and water pipe systems.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. H.S Gerber Tel No: (044) 803 3727
APPLICATIONS:
To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form.
To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following:
- Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 44 Gannet Street Pelican Heights, Cape Town (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm);
- Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974,
- Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@respond.co.za. Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF).
NOTE: Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
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