Farm Foreman Grade 12

1 x Post: Okomumbonde Research Station

Scale of Salary: N$ 99 633 —119 501

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Grade 10 certificate with 24 points and D-symbol in English (or Equivalent) Certificate on NQF Level 2. The candidate must have at least three (3) years farming experience in small and large stock production on a Government Research Station or on commercial farm.

RECOMMENDATIONS: Good command of the official language (English Language); sound knowledge of the stud breeding, especially Bonsmara cattle and Boer goat breeding; skills in farm maintenance like welding, water installations, fencing and repairs of farm implements and equipment will be an advantage. Good leadership skills and human relations will be added advantage. Preference will be given to candidates with a valid code C1 driver’s license.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

• Manage, guide and support a team under his/her

supervision on the Station.

• Record keeping of all implements, tools and consumables.
• Perform service and minor repairs on windmills, water engines and tractors
• Combat and controlling vermin
• Perform and supervise all stud breeding/ farming related activities, such as supervising feeding, handling of newly born calves/kids, preparation of auction animals.
• Perform other animal husbandry functions, such as marking, castration and dehorning.

The incumbent must reside on the Station so as to perform work after hours and must be prepared to travel extensively away from duty station.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. K. A. Mbinga ; Tel: (061) 2087032 or

Email: Andreas.Mbinga@mawf.gov.na

ME B.V. Kaapehi: (067) — 687225 or Email: bvkaapehi@gmail.com

DIRECTORATE OF VETERINARY SERVICES (DVS)
DIVISION: ANIMAL DISEASE CONTROL

All documents required in the advert for a specific post must be attached to the application form. Applications that are incomplete
i.e. application not completed in full or by not having all documents attached, will be disqualified.

Applications should be addressed to
The EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
PRIVATE BAG 13184, WINDHOEK; or Hand delivered to MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND LAND REFORM,
GOVERNMENT OFFICE PARK, HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICES, 1^ST FLOOR

CLOSING DATE: 26 OCTOBER 2020