CASUAL/TEMPORARY WORKERS (FACILITY) TWELVE (12) MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACTS
The Agricultural Research Council
2024/11/01   Roodeplaat

Job Reference Number: ARC-VIMP0939
Department: 09 - RVOPI
Industry: Research
Job Type: Temp
Positions Available: 10
Salary: Market Related
The ARC- Vegetable, Industrial and Medicinal Plants (ARC-VIMP) seeks to appoint a highly skilled, experienced, and dynamic person to the following position at Roodeplaat, Pretoria.
Job Description
  • The removal of irrigation pipes from fields before making any land preparations
  • General activities to prepare fields for research trials, including weeding, planting, harvesting, processing of plants, as well as removing or installing fences, irrigation equipment, etc.
  • Assist with ad hoc tasks necessary for maintaining the research trials, as well as cleaning around the research fields and the fences.
  • They will also assist with cleaning around and inside glasshouses and tunnels.
  • Spraying of chemicals around the fences and buildings.
  • Painting, plumbing and general building maintenance
Job Requirements
  • Grade 10 with 3 years relevant experience.
  • Proven experience as a painter.
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Organized, neat, and accurate in work.

ENQUIRIES: MR M MAKWAKWA, (012) 800 8000

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  15 NOVEMBER 2024

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. 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 as well as the names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees) must be attached on the form.

NB: Non-RSA citizens must attach a valid permanent residence permit, names and particulars of three (3) traceable referees and traceable email address.

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. The company has the right not to appoint.