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Farm Aid: Farm Services (Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend

Department

Department of Agriculture

Location

Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, Western Cape

Salary

R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02) · Level 02

Closing date

19 Oct 2026

Reference number

AGR 49/2025 R1

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number AGR 49/2025 R1.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date — 19 Oct 2026. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the following: Protein and grain crops; Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment; Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds; Skills in the following: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to perform hard manual labour; Ability to detect changes and variation; Ability to understand a basic trial plan; Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Taking of soil samples; Irrigation of crops; Planting of crops; Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. Cleaning and houghing; Apply chemical crop protection e.g. Operate a knapsack; Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of seed and plant material; Daily tending of crops/ e.g. Weeding and cutting; Harvesting of crops; Asset control and safe keeping of assets; Cleaning of facilities; Disposal of farm waste material; Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings; Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling and sharpening; Firefighting and prevention; Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains; Loading/ off-loading.

Enquiries

Ms L Smorenburg Tel No: (021) 808 5220

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 35 of 2026.