Jobs · Western Cape · Agriculture
Farm Aid: Breeding/Reproduction/Animal Housing and Welfare
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Farm aid worker to care for livestock, maintain farm infrastructure, and support crop production on a Western Cape government farm.
- Care for sick livestock including dipping, vaccination and dosing.
- Maintain and build farm infrastructure: roads, fences, pipelines, dams, animal housing, windmills and water systems.
- Support crop production through irrigation, soil preparation and general farmwork.
- Clean farm facilities and dispose of farm waste.
- ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent required; must be able to drive, operate equipment, and work independently or as part of a team.
- Based at Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, Cape Town.
- Submit application form (Z83) and CV (maximum 5 pages) by hand, post, or email to westerncape@respond.co.za with reference AGR 51/2026.
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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.
Duties
- 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.
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).
New to the Z83 form? Read the application guide.
Enquiries
Ms M Burger at (083) 380 3988
Notes from the department
- 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.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 167 · open the PDF
POST 35/246: FARM AID: BREEDING/REPRODUCTION/ANIMAL HOUSING AND WELFARE REF NO: AGR 51/2026 SALARY: R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02) CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: Ms M Burger at (083) 380 3988 APPLICATIONS: 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). 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.