Job Description

Job Title
Farm Worker (post level 18) (5 positions) (Job ID: 6350)
Organizational Unit
University of the Free State -> Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences -> Experimental Farm
Contract Type
Permanent
Occupational Level
Unskilled
Location
Bloemfontein Campus - Bloemfontein, FS ZA (Primary)

Closing Date
6/2/2026
Description

How to apply:

Hard copy applications may be submitted at:

The University of the Free State, George du Toit Building, Human Resources Department, 2nd Floor, Reception: Room S201

OR

Online through the official UFS vacancy website:

https://ufs.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

The system allows a maximum of eight attachments. To avoid upload issues, we recommend merging some or all documents into fewer files before submitting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!

To ensure your application is complete, you must submit ALL documents listed under the inherent requirements, as well as the following standard documentation:

A detailed curriculum vitae. A copy of your identity document (SA ID or passport in the case of foreign nationals). Confirmation of employment in the form of a letter, appointment contract, service certificate, or recent payslip from your current or most recent employer (applicable to external applicants only).

Duties and responsibilities:

Perform general farm work. Fix fences. Care for animals. Feed and milk animals. Clean animal pens. Plant crops.

Inherent requirements:

Grade 10 on NQF Level 2

(attach proof).

Relevant experience related to the duties and responsibilities as set out above.

Recommendations:

Grade 12 or national vocational certificate on NQF Level 4

(attach proof).

Valid driver's licence

(attach proof).

Minimum one (1) year of applicable farm work experience.
Competencies

Required competencies:

Results Orientated

o The ability to cope with a frequently changing environment and to adapt to evolving situations.

o The ability to stick with tasks, not give up, and overcome obstacles in completing one's task.

o Strategic Thinking

o The ability to deal with several activities at a time

o The ability to focus on details, work towards perfection, and approach work in a neat and organised manner

o Business Acumen

o The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.

o Leading

o The ability to maintain high levels of personal motivation, energy and enthusiasm.

o The ability to cooperate with others, display a good-natured attitude, and encourage people to work together.

o Building Coalitions

o The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations

Assumption of duties:

As soon as possible

Closing date:

6 February 2026

Salary:

The annual remuneration package, including benefits, is: R177 124.76.

Enquiries:

For enquiries, please feel free to contact me at

051 401 7659

or email at

SejanamaneP@ufs.ac.za

or

Recruit@ufs.ac.za

. Additionally, kindly contact 051 401 2876 / 9813 for assistance.

Fringe benefits:

(Subject to specific conditions): pension scheme, medical aid scheme, group life insurance, housing allowance, leave and sick leave, service bonus and study benefits.

General:

The UFS is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity, and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups including candidates with disabilities. Our Employment Equity Plan is available at:

EEA13Report_UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE FINAL SEP 2025.pdf

The University processes personal information in line with its obligations under the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and any personal information provided to the University will be treated as confidential and processed in accordance with the rights provided to data subjects under POPIA.

The University reserves the right not to fill the post. The UFS will only consider applications of candidates who meet all the inherent requirements of the position. Applications that are incomplete will not be considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not be contacted within six weeks of the closing date for applications, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.