X2 TRACTOR DRIVER VACANCIES AT DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural development invites candidates to apply for X2 Tractor Driver Vacancies at their Department.

TRACTOR DRIVER / OPERATOR REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/508 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Roodeplaat)

CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2023 at 16:00

X2 Tractor Driver Vacancies at Department of Agriculture

REQUIREMENTS :

Applicants must be in possession of Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 3 Certificate (Basic education (literacy and numeracy)). A valid driver’s licence (Code C1). Minimum of 1-year appropriate experience. Job related knowledge: Operating a tractor. Farming practices. Operating farm ground engaging implements e.g. ripper, plough, tiller etc. Job related skills: Driving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Willing to work overtime.

DUTIES :

Operate a tractor with various implements (such as ploughs, rippers, planters, crop sprayers etc.) attached to assist with the physical execution of various general farming activities, through inter alia: Land cultivation. Planting. Tillage. Harvesting. Transportation of various goods. Mowing of lawn. Application of
pesticides. Application of (chemical) manure / fertilizer. Irrigation and maintenance.

Firefighting. Cleaning of ditches. Fencing activities. Perform vehicle maintenance and administrative support activities including inter alia the following: Ensure the safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of vehicle (e.g. changing tyres, checking water, oil, tyre pressure etc.). Ensure the
safety storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of implements.

Maintain a farm vehicle month end kilometres logbook and report accordingly. Ensure the timely reporting defects to Mechanical Workshop in order to prevent further damage. Assist with dispensing and receiving fuel and oils. Perform routine activities in respect of crop production. Perform routine activities in respect of infrastructure.

Operate a specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling equipment, excavators etc.) in respect of: Loading and offloading goods. Repair and maintenance of farm roads. Remove any material, including loading and carting away.

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6425

How to apply

Download Z83 Application Form

Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.

NOTE : Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply