FARM AID: FARM SERVICES: OUTENIQUA

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: AGR 35/2026
Salary: R144 024 - R169 656 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 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; Skills in the following: Communication (written and verbal); Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to handle and carry weights of up to 50 kg; Numeracy; Literacy; Driving; Operating equipment.

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’s, dipping, vaccination and dosing; Perform general activities which would: 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; building; Maintain windmills and water supply system.

Where to send your application

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. To submit your application, there are 3 methods in which you can apply, please only use 1 of the following: 1. 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 2.Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 22432, Fish Hoek, 7974, Or 3.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).

Enquiries

Mr H Gerber Tel No: (044) 803 3727

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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