Job Details
Service Staff (P17) Farming – (579)
Department: University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic -> School of Agriculture -> Plant Production
Job Title: Service Staff (P17) Farming
Post Level: Grade 17
Job Type: Support – Univen Funded
Closing Date: 18/2/2022
Job Requirements
Requirements
- ABET/ AET certificate coupled with relevant experience of working with animals and crops production. A valid driver’s licence with PDP, good communication and writing skills will be an added advantage.
Duties:
- Monitor water supply so that stock never go without trough water
- Ensure that water is available for irrigation.
- Ensure weed spraying is completed to reduce the evidence of weeds on farm.
- Ensure fences are kept stock proof. .
- Ensure all farm machinery, plant and vehicles are in a safe and operational condition.
- Ensure working environment and facilities are clean, healthy and safe for staff clients and visitors.
- Keep accurate records for Livestock weekly
- Keep accurate records for Crops from Planting date to harvesting times.
- Assist School of Agriculture researchers and staff and students in planning, establishing and maintaining farm research.
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