ARC Vision
"Excellence in Agricultural Research and Development"
The ARC's vision reflects its core business and celebrates its unique role, acknowledging its position as the principal agricultural research institution in South Africa.
The vision highlights the need to harness ARC capabilities to ensure that it becomes an organization known for i...
Pruning, suckering and canopy management of fruit trees/wine and table grapes, harvesting.
Function independently in the orchards and be able to solve problems with the help of a supervisor.
Assist in planting of new commercial & research blocks, i.e. planting trees, trellis systems, irrigation systems, forming of trees, etc.
Apply irrigation, fertilizers, chemical sprays and cover crops according to instructions.
Assist with maintenance of security fences, trellis and irrigation systems.
Assist with general farm work, e.g. managing the tool room, cultivation of fruit rows, cleaning the farm, taking soil & leaf samples, making firebreaks, etc.
Monitor pests and deceases, security fences and irrigation probes.
Report any problems on the farm.
Aid Researchers in their daily tasks, collect soil, leaves, fruit, cover crops and prune cuttings, etc.
Assist the maintenance team in improving and repairing farm buildings.
Adhere to health and safety requirements.
Must be willing to work overtime to optimize work.
Working on a tractor with various implements such as a bush cutter, slasher, spraying machine, fertilizer spreader, planter, etc. at the correct speed.
Ensure good quality work is done accurately, timeously and in a professional manner.
Transporting farm produce, fertilizers, personnel, building & irrigation material, compost, trees/vines to and from orchards in a safe manner.
Pruning, suckering, canopy management and harvesting of fruit trees.
Responsible for the basic maintenance of the tractor (grease nipples, check tyre pressure, water, oil, battery, air filters) implements, irrigation & trellis systems.
Report any symptoms of defects and breakages on the tractor & implements immediately to the Supervisor and Farm Manager.
Record keeping of day-to-day work, diesel usage, spraying programs and timeous handling of these records.
Assist with general work, e.g. working with pick, spade and fork, cultivation of vineyard rows, cleaning the farm and repair farm fence.
Comply with all OHS Act requirements regarding the correct and safe use of tractor & implements, safe handling and use of agro chemicals according to the AVCASA rules and legislations.
Requirements
Grade 10
3 years’ experience as a tractor operator.
Good reading and writing skills.
Valid B Drivers License will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
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