DHET Vision
An integrated, coordinated and articulated PSET system for improved economic participation and the social development of youth and adults.
DHET Mission
To provide strategic leadership to the PSET system through the development of appropriate steering mechanisms; effective oversight, monitoring and evaluation; the provision of support service...
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Applicants must be in possession of Grade 10. 6-12 months in the agriculture environment/ related field. Job related knowledge: Basic Knowledge of farm operations. Basic Knowledge of feeding. Basic knowledge of biosecurity.
Job related skills: Basic Farming Skills. Basic Skill on Artificial Insemination. Basic Skill on Breeding. Poultry Skills. Basic Skills in handling livestock. Basic Driving Skill. Basic numeracy skills. Basic literacy skills. Willingness to work overtime.
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. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm produce.
Tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding etc. Perform general activities in respect of livestock through Inter alia the following: Care of 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. Perform general activities which would include inter alia the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings. Maintain equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Fire fighting and prevention. Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains. Loading / off loading.
Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure which would include inter alia the following: Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing, equipment, and tools, building etc. Maintain windmills and water supply system.Adhere to occupational Health and Safety of the farm.