TRACTOR DRIVER: EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAMME (EPWP) (AGRIC)
Key Performance Areas
Operate the tractor with various implements such as plough, disc harrow, ridger, planter, boom sprayer. Assist with the physical execution of various and general activities such as land cultivation, planting, tillage, harvesting and application of pesticides and fertilizers. Perform tractor maintenance. Ensure safe storage, cleaning and routine tractor and implement maintenance. Maintain tractor logbook daily and report accordingly. Report any defects on the Tractor. Assist in dispensing and receiving fuel and oil.
Prerequisites
Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience. Valid driver’s license ECI (code 10) (with the exception of people with disabilities). Practical tractor driving skills will be tested to shortlisted candidates.
Person Profile
KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS: Knowledge of operating or driving a tractor. Good interpersonal skills. Driving skills. Ability to work under pressure. Teamwork. Client focus and responsiveness. Health and safety measures.
Applicants must live or resides close to the project area (i.e. locally based), Please attach proof of residence. Be willing and able to take up the offered work. Applicants must be categorised as poorest of the poor, who come from the households where the head of the household has less than a primary school education, people who come from households that have less than one full-time person earning an income, people who come from households where subsistence agriculture is the source of income. Applicants must be unemployed and form part of the targeted groups. The proposed targets are women, youth from 16 to 35 years of age and people with disabilities.
ENQUIRIES: Vhembe District: Ramadolela MN Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007.