FARM FOREMAN
FARM FOREMAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/650
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : North West (Buffelspoort)
REQUIREMENTS OF FARM FOREMAN
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 1-
year relevant experience required. A valid driver’s licence (Code B). Job
related knowledge: Knowledge of applicable farming methods. Job related
skills: Supervisory skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Computer
skills. Basic financial management skills. Management skills. Knowledge of
project planning. Willingness to work extended hours
DUTIES ON FARM FOREMAN
Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of crop production which
would inter alia include the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and
preparation e.g. cleaning, ploughing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection e.g.
operate a knapsack. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm
produce. Daily tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding
etc. Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of livestock which
would inter alia include the following: Care for sick livestock. Dipping,
vaccination and dosing. Assist with calving, lambing, hatching etc. Count
livestock. Shepherding, moving, weighing of livestock. Slaughtering and
culling. Weighing, milling, mixing of feeds. Stacking and storing of fodder and
feeds. Feeding, milking, and cleaning of water troughs for livestock. Oversee
the execution of general routine activities which would inter alia include the
following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Provide water
supply for livestock and farm buildings. Care for equipment e.g. cleaning,
oiling, sharpening etc. Fire fighting and prevention. Opening of springs,
troughs and unblocking of drains. Loading / off loading. Oversee the execution
of general routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would include
inter alia the following: Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals,
dams, drinking troughs, animal housing, building etc. Maintain windmills and
water supply system. Perform all administrative and related functions which
would include inter alia the following: Reports on activities as required. Secure
storage of farm assets. Give inputs for operational planning. Supervise
personnel. Assist at farmers days and comply with the Public Service
prescripts and departmental policies.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T. Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known
as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20
Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.
NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and African Females and Persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply