Farm Aid at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS   :  

• Applicant must be in possession of a NQF Level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent). No experience is required.

DUTIES :

• Perform general activities in respect of crop production through inter alia the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. cleaning, hoeing, etc.
• Apply chemical crop protection e.g. operate a knapsack sprayer. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm produce. Tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding etc.
• Perform general activities which would include, inter alia, the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Maintain equipment e.g. cleaning. Oiling. Sharpening etc. Firefighting and prevention. Loading / off-loading of farm supplies. Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure which would include, inter alia the following: Maintain fences, shade houses and greenhouses. Maintain irrigation and water supply systems.