Farm Assistant: Facilities X2 (Port Elizabeth) at Agricultural Research Council

Company:

Agricultural Research Council

Agricultural Research Council

Industry: Government

Deadline: Oct 2, 2025

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: Matric

Experience: 2 years

Province: Eastern Cape

City: Port Elizabeth

Field: Agriculture / Agro-Allied 

Description

  • Carrying out Farm practices as directed by the Farm management and/or a Researcher.
  • Use and maintenance of tools and equipment that are made available.
  • Carrying out manual tasks as assigned by Supervisors.
  • Observance of Occupational Health and Safety instructions on the use of appropriate protective clothing.

Requirements

  • Grade 10 with 2 years’ experience and/ or exposure to the fruit farming environment.
  • Understanding of basic agricultural practices.
  • Basic knowledge on manual operation of farm equipment and machinery.
  • Experience in the construction industry (plumbing, carpentry, building etc) will be an added advantage.
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
  • Willing to work under adverse weather conditions.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 2 OCTOBER 2025

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