Livestock and Crop production assistant

Recruiter:

Signa Opportunity

Job Ref:

JHB000822/SZ

Date posted:

Friday, January 23, 2026

Location:

Polokwane, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.

About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Junior Livestock & Crop Production Assistance

Stipend: R7000

Location: Limpopo (Phalaborwa)

POSITION INFO:
About the role
The Junior Livestock & Crop Production Assistant role is designed to provide young people with practical workplace experience in mixed farming systems. The role supports daily farming operations across livestock and crop production while developing technical, operational, and work-readiness skills.

Responsibilities

Daily care and management of livestock (pigs, poultry, and cattle).
Feeding, cleaning, and hygiene maintenance in animal housing areas.
Assisting with basic animal health checks and biosecurity practices.
Supporting crop production activities including planting, irrigation, and harvesting.
Maintaining cleanliness, safety, and order within farm working areas.
Assisting with farm record-keeping and reporting.
Operating basic farming tools and equipment under supervision.
Following farm safety, hygiene, and operational procedures.

Minimum Requirements

South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
Must not have participated on the YES programme before.
Matric.
National Certificate: Mixed Farming System (NQF Level 2).
Minimum of 120 credits obtained.

Basic understanding of:

Livestock production principles.
Crop production fundamentals.
Farm hygiene and biosecurity.
Ability to perform physical farm duties.
Willingness to work outdoors and within farming environments.
Commitment to learning, teamwork, and following instructions.

Competencies & Attributes

Strong work ethic and reliability.
Willingness to learn and develop farming skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Respect for animals, equipment, and workplace rules.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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