POST 15/04 : HANDYMAN REF NO: 3/3/1/31/2026
Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg

REQUIREMENTS : 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 Related Skills: Good communication skills. Planning. Interpersonal skills.

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.

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 : EE Target: Africans and Persons with disability.

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications.