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Farm Aid: Farm Services (Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend
Closes Monday 19 October 2026
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Farm Services worker at Tygerhoek Research Farm to perform soil sampling, crop planting, irrigation, harvesting and farm maintenance. Requires ABET Level 2 and ability to do manual labour.
- Soil sampling, irrigation, planting and cultivation of crops; weeding and harvesting; grading and packing seed and plant material
- Apply chemical crop protection, operate knapsack sprayers, care for equipment and farm assets, manage water supply for livestock
- Clean facilities, dispose of farm waste, prevent and fight fires, manage drainage and livestock water supply
- Must have ABET Level 2 certificate or equivalent; knowledge of protein and grain crops; ability to follow technical instructions and distinguish crops from weeds
- Must have good written and verbal communication; ability to perform hard manual labour; ability to work under pressure; can detect changes and variations
- Based at Tygerhoek Research Farm, Riviersonderend, Western Cape
- Apply by hand delivery, post or email with completed Z83 form, CV (max 5 pages) and reference number AGR 49/2025 R1. No faxed applications accepted. Closing date not specified in advert.
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Requirements
- Abet level 2 certificate or equivalent.
- Competencies:
- Knowledge and understanding of the following:
- Protein and grain crops;
- Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment;
- Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds;
- Skills in the following:
- Good communication (written and verbal);
- Ability to perform hard manual labour;
- Ability to detect changes and variation;
- Ability to understand a basic trial plan;
- Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
- Taking of soil samples;
- Irrigation of crops;
- Planting of crops;
- Soil cultivation and preparation e.g.
- Cleaning and houghing;
- Apply chemical crop protection e.g.
- Operate a knapsack;
- Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of seed and plant material;
- Daily tending of crops/ e.g.
- Weeding and cutting;
- Harvesting of crops;
- Asset control and safe keeping of assets;
- Cleaning of facilities;
- Disposal of farm waste material;
- Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings;
- Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling and sharpening;
- Firefighting and prevention;
- Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains;
- Loading/ off-loading.
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 L Smorenburg Tel No: (021) 808 5220
Notes from the department
- To apply, please complete an application form (Z83) 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 168 · open the PDF
POST 35/248: FARM AID: FARM SERVICES (TYGERHOEK RESEARCH FARM, RIVIERSONDEREND REF NO: AGR 49/2025 R1 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: Protein and grain crops; Ability to follow relevant technical instructions in the research environment; Ability to distinguish between crops and weeds; Skills in the following: Good communication (written and verbal); Ability to perform hard manual labour; Ability to detect changes and variation; Ability to understand a basic trial plan; Ability to work under pressure. DUTIES: Taking of soil samples; Irrigation of crops; Planting of crops; Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. Cleaning and houghing; Apply chemical crop protection e.g. Operate a knapsack; Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of seed and plant material; Daily tending of crops/ e.g. Weeding and cutting; Harvesting of crops; Asset control and safe keeping of assets; Cleaning of facilities; Disposal of farm waste material; Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings; Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling and sharpening; Firefighting and prevention; Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains; Loading/ off-loading. ENQUIRIES: Ms L Smorenburg Tel No: (021) 808 5220 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 (Z83) 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.