Farm Attendant at NUL

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Farm Attendant at NUL

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July 19, 2026

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National University of Lesotho

Position: Farm Attendant Post No.: 3646

Department/Section: Animal Science

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Faculty: Agriculture

Agriculture& Forestry

Responsible To: Farm Manager

Location: National University of Lesotho (Roma)

Minimum Qualifications And Requirements

• Minimum qualification is COSC or LGSCE with at least a pass in four subjects, including English Language.
• Ability to communicate in both Sesotho and English.
• Ability to work long and irregular hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Confidence in handling animals.
• Careful when working with machinery.
• Physically fit with good stamina.
• Experience working with livestock and possession of a valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day livestock care, including:

• Daily feeding or herding.
• Cleaning kraals, stalls, pens, and equipment.
• Milking, shearing, grooming, clipping, docking tails.
• Collecting, inspecting, cleaning, and packing eggs into cartons or trays.

• Examine animals and report signs of oestrus, calving, farrowing, illness, injury, or disease to the Farm Manager.
• Mark livestock to identify ownership using tags and notches.
• Perform day-to-day crop, fodder, and field maintenance, including:

• Assisting with ploughing, fertilizer application, and sowing.
• Assisting with irrigation, weeding, and spraying pesticides or herbicides.
• Harvesting, grading, and packing fruits, vegetables, or grains during harvest seasons.

• Operate and maintain farm infrastructure, including machinery, buildings, and fences.
• Maintain the overall upkeep of farm operations by:

• Following farm biosecurity and safety protocols.
• Keeping accurate records of livestock, chemicals used, and daily farm activities.

• Perform any other duties assigned by the Farm Manager and/or the Head of Department.

Remuneration

The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Permanent and pensionable/gratuitable terms for local applicants.

Information Required from Candidates

Applicants Must Submit

• A signed application letter stating relevant qualifications, experience, and any other information that will assist the University in determining suitability for the position.
• The vacancy number of the post applied for.
• A current CV, including telephone numbers and email contact details.
• Certified copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts.
• Names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees.
• A certified copy of a National Identity Document.

Application Procedure

All applications should be emailed to: dhr@nul.ls Applications Should Be Addressed To Director – Human Resources National University of Lesotho

Roma 180 – Maseru

Lesotho

Closing Date

The Closing Date For Receiving Complete Applications Is 31 July 2025 Important Notice

All attachments (application letter, CV, certificates, and ID) must be submitted:

• In read-only PDF format.
• As a single compressed folder containing one PDF document.

Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification.

Disclaimer

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you do not hear from the University within three months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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