Establishing pastures, as well as planting and cultivating crops.
Basic calculations for herbicide and pesticide mixing and application rates.
Calibrating planters and crop sprayers.
Operation, maintenance, and minor repair of farm machinery and infrastructure.
Skills:
Tractor operation.
Operating specialised machinery such as TLBs, bulldozers, etc.
Use of various farm implements.
Planting and harvesting of crops.
Road maintenance.
Valid Code C1 driver’s licence.
Duties
Operate tractors with various implements (e.g., ploughs, rippers, planters, sprayers) to support general farming activities, including land cultivation, planting, tillage, harvesting, transporting goods, firefighting, fencing tasks, and lawn mowing.
Carry out road maintenance, firebreak upkeep, and related construction work using appropriate machinery.
Operate specialised equipment such as harvesters, drilling machines, excavators, and sewer jetting machinery.
Perform vehicle and implement maintenance tasks, including safe storage, cleaning, and routine checks.
Keep accurate vehicle mileage and monthly logbooks and report as required.
Report defects timeously to the mechanical workshop to prevent further damage.
Assist with issuing and receiving fuel and oils.
Enquiries
Mr Thabo Molekwa – (049) 802 6633
Dr Loraine Van Den Berg – (049) 802 6740
Applications
Hand delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 (during office hours)
Mr Thabo Molekwa (049) 802 6633 or Dr Loraine Van Den Berg (049) 802 6740
🛠️ Table 2: Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills
Category
Requirement Details
Minimum Qualification
NQF Level 3 (Grade 10)
Minimum Experience
1 year relevant experience
Essential License
Valid Code C1 driver’s licence
Required Knowledge
Establishing pastures, planting, and cultivating crops. Basic calculations for herbicide/pesticide mixing and application rates. Calibrating planters and crop sprayers. Operation, maintenance, and minor repair of farm machinery and infrastructure.
Required Skills
Tractor operation and use of various farm implements. Operating specialised machinery (e.g., TLBs, bulldozers). Planting and harvesting of crops. Road maintenance.
🚜 Table 3: Core Duties and Operational Tasks
Functional Area
Specific Duties
General Farm Operation
Operate tractors with various implements (ploughs, rippers, planters, sprayers) for land cultivation, planting, tillage, harvesting, transporting goods, firefighting, fencing tasks, and lawn mowing.
Specialized Machinery
Operate specialised equipment such as harvesters, drilling machines, excavators, and sewer jetting machinery.
Infrastructure & Maintenance
Carry out road maintenance, firebreak upkeep, and related construction work using appropriate machinery.
Vehicle & Administration
Perform vehicle and implement maintenance (safe storage, cleaning, routine checks). Keep accurate vehicle mileage and monthly logbooks and report as required. Report defects timeously to the mechanical workshop. Assist with issuing and receiving fuel and oils.
