Farm Assistant vacancy at Agricultural Research Council

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Farm Assistant vacancy at Agricultural Research Council

Deadline: 07 January 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa

Farm Assistant vacancy at Agricultural Research Council

The Agricultural Research Council is recruiting and accepting applications for Farm Assistant vacancy.

The ARC-Deciduous Fruit, Vines, and Wine (ARC- Infruitec-Nietvoorbij) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Stellenbosch.

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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.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and write.
  • 2 – 5 years’ farm experience (wine and table grape farm.)

How to apply

To apply, visit Agricultural Research Council careers portal.

Enquiries: Mr. Guillaume Kotze: Tel: (021) 809 3080

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 7 JANUARY 2025

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