Farm Aid: Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing and Welfare
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Farm Aid: Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing and Welfare, based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R144,024 – R169,656 a year. How to apply: 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 Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 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). Reference number to quote: AGR 51/2026 Closing date: 19 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum). The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. 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. NB: Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preferences. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
Responsibilities
- Perform general activities in respect of crop production: Irrigation of crops, Soil cultivation and preparation (cleaning and hoeing), Perform general activities in respect of livestock: Care for sick livestock, Dipping, vaccination and dosing, Perform general activities: Cleaning of facilities, disposal of farm waste material, Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure: Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing and buildings, Maintain windmills and water supply system.
Requirements
- Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of the following: Farm infrastructure construction and maintenance
- General maintenance of infrastructure
- General Farmwork
- Working with farm animals and pastures
- Working with heavy draft horses
- Skills in the following: Communication (verbal)
- Numeracy
- Literacy
- Driving
- Operating equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team