Farm Aid: Farm Services: Outeniqua

FARM AID: FARM SERVICES: OUTENIQUA is listed by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. The post is based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

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 / Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

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.

Application Instructions

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).

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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.

Department Notes

Department Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00.

Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SSOrecruit83@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Targets: Coloured Males and African Females, and persons with disability. 8 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE CLOSING DATE: 18 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr H Gerber Tel No: (044) 803 3727

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 32 of 2026
• Source pages: 278–279
• Open the DPSA circular PDF