The ARC seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Tropical & Subtropical Crops (ARC-TSC) Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Description
- Plant seeds and young plants; pick fruits and vegetables; water and fertilize plants; control weeds, bugs, and sicknesses in all ways and take plant samples to check them.
- Do farm work as the boss tells you.
- Make sure animals don’t mess with the field tests.
- Use and take care of the tools and machines you are given.
- Follow safety rules about wearing the right protective gear.
Job Requirements
- Must have completed grade 10 and know simple farming methods.
- Should know how to use basic farm tools and machines by hand.
- Must be able to speak and write clearly.
- Should know health and safety rules well.
- Must be okay working in bad weather.
Enquiries: Dr Ntombokulunga Mbuma: Email: MbumaN@arc.agric.za
APPLICATION PROCESS:
LAST DAY FOR APPLICATIONS: 24 OCTOBER 2025
NB: Persons living in and around the Hluhluwe area are encouraged to apply.
Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period.
The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.
SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful.
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