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The Agricultural Research Council is looking for a Tractor Driver and a Farm Assistant
The Agricultural Research Council is looking for a Tractor Driver and a Farm Assistant
DEADLINE: 07 January 2025
Tractor Driver
Job Description
- 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.
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Job Requirements
- Grade 10
- 3 years’ experience as a tractor operator.
- Good reading and writing skills.
- Valid B Drivers License will be an added advantage.
Farm Assistant
Job Description
- 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.
Job Requirements
- Ability to read and write.
- 2 – 5 years’ farm experience (wine and table grape farm.)
