Location: Eastern Cape: Middelburg
Closing Date: 22 May 2026
Requirements: Department of Agriculture is Hiring A Handyman
Applicants must be in possession of Grade 9 or NQF level 1 qualification. 1-2 years relevant experience in farm and or fence making work. Competency Certificate in fence making is recommended.
Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies. General
farm work. Using hand tools. Cleaning of buildings. Cleaning of equipment and tools. Harvesting of lucerne. Storing of feed. Erecting of fences.
Job RelatedSkills: Good communication skills. Planning. Interpersonal skills.
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Duties
Render maintenance of office buildings: Conduct regular building and equipment inspections. Report breakage. Defects, problems etc. Report and/ or attend to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, renovations, painting and replacement problems. Render maintenance of farm equipment and infrastructure: Conduct repair works to fences, water systems, furniture, equipment and tools. Inspect fencing and repair as required. Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Detect and repair leaks and broken pipes as required.
Construct and maintain farm structures as needed (e.g. hail shelter, tractor shade ports, frames to support trials, etc). Conduct routine farm work: Install irrigation pipes and pumps. Dig trenches. Combating veldt fires. Perform elementary agricultural tasks like weeding, irrigation and sowing. Maintain gardens, recreation grounds, paddocks and irrigational lands. Assist with general maintenance: Removal and dumping of refuse. Cleaning of gutters. Sweeping of roads and parking areas. Washing and cleaning of official fleet. Cleaning of buildings and cleaning of building and machines.
About Department of Agriculture, South Africa
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) in South Africa promotes sustainable agricultural development, food security, and land reform. It manages agricultural policy, natural resources, livestock production, and land administration (including deeds and surveys) to stimulate economic growth.
HOW TO APPLY
ENQUIRIES: Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: HMrecruit31@nda.gov.za
Note: For more information click on this DPSA vacancies list and go to page 6 to see more information for this position.
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