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SPRAY RIG / COMBINE HARVERSTER OPERATOR & MAINTENANCE
Farm Manager SABergville, South Africa30+ days ago
Job descriptionInject and identify sick animals Brand, dehorn, castrate and tattoo calves Draft cattle Run a seasonal feedlot Work out rations and quantities / day / herd Estimate Weights Ear tag and Ear notch Spray crops, pesticides and herbicides Plant Crops Identify disease and pests Irrigation schedule Understanding of soil health and fertility Understanding of fertilisers Mixing of chemicals The use of GPS The use of crop maps Setting of the following equipment : SprayFertiliserPlanterCombine HarvesterPivots and PumpsTractors and Tillage EquipmentBaling EquipmentStorage of Grains and treating thereof Driving machinery Cut and Weld Well Strip and Fit Bearings Limited Knowledge of Electrics Maintain and look after a house, garden and swimming pool Understanding and communicating with staff Monitoring overtime and recording overtime Monitoring casual labour and recording days worked Motivation of Staff Recording Diesel Pump and usage Recording Cattle Numbers Recording Irrigation Schedule Recording Chemical Spraying Be fit, energetic, be willing to learn and grow with the business
SUMMARY :
Bergville Area – KwaZulu Natal : Our client seeks to employ a Spray Rig / Combine Harvester Operator & Maintenance.
Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.
POSITION INFO : MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Agricultural Diploma advantageous but not essential
- Previous farming experience with maize & soya essential
- Previous Proven experience in driving the following : TractorsCombinesSelf-propelled sprayer
- Computer literate
- GPS experience
- Previous beef farming experience advantageous
- Proven experience in maintaining the following
- General maintenance
- Irrigation & pumps
- Welding
- Pumps
- Must be hands on, trustworthy & disciplined, and able to work as part of a team
- Ability to speak Zulu
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Valid drivers license
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :
Understanding of Cattle :
Understanding of Cropping
Understanding of Machinery
General Maintenance :
Staff Requirements :
General Requirements :
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