HANDYMAN REF. NO.: 3/3/1/31/2026
SALARY: R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 9 or NQF level 1 qualification. 1-2
years of relevant experience in farm and/or fence-making work. Competency
A 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 the 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 buildings 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