Silverburn in Kwalata Farms, located in Tuli Block, Botswana, is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for two (2) Farm Worker positions.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of farm activities, including caring for animals, protecting crop health and helping maintain the farm’s facilities, infrastructure and machinery.

This opportunity may be suitable for candidates with a JC or BGCSE certificate, general farming knowledge and the required driving licences.

Job Overview

Employer: Silverburn – Kwalata Farms / DWD Technologies Group (Pty) Ltd
Position: Farm Worker
Number of Positions: 2
Location: Tuli Block, Botswana
Industry: Agriculture / Farming
Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have:

• JC or BGCSE certificate
• General farm knowledge
• Relevant driving licence
• PRDP
• Hazardous licence
• Ability to carry out general farming duties
• Willingness to work with animals and crops
• Ability to assist with maintaining farm facilities and equipment

Candidates should ensure that all relevant licences and farming experience are clearly included in their CV.

Main Purpose of the Position

The Farm Workers will assist with the daily operation and maintenance of the farm.

The successful candidates will support livestock and crop activities while helping to ensure that animals, crops, farm infrastructure and machinery are properly cared for and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Assisting animals during calving season when necessary
• Helping ensure that the farm environment is safe for animals
• Monitoring animals for possible diseases or health problems
• Reporting signs of illness or other livestock concerns
• Safeguarding crop health
• Supporting general crop maintenance activities
• Maintaining farm facilities
• Helping maintain farm infrastructure
• Assisting with the maintenance of farm machinery
• Cleaning stables
• Cleaning barnyards
• Keeping animal areas clean and safe
• Supporting the general day-to-day running of the farm
• Carrying out other reasonable farm duties when required

Skills & Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

• General farming knowledge
• Ability to work with livestock
• Basic understanding of crop care
• Awareness of animal health and safety
• Ability to perform physical farm work
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to follow instructions
• Good observation skills
• Safety awareness
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to work outdoors
• Ability to keep farm areas clean and organised
• Responsible use of farm machinery and equipment
• Good work ethic

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit the following:

• Application letter
• Detailed and updated CV
• Certificates
• References
• Copies of certified IDs
• Other relevant supporting documents

Applications should be addressed to:

The Head of Human Resources
DWD Technologies Group Pty (Ltd)
P.O. Box 3
Gaborone, Botswana

Applications can also be submitted by email to:

hr@dwdafrica.com

When applying by email, use a clear subject line such as:

Application: Farm Worker – [Your Full Name]

Ensure that all required documents are attached before sending your application.

Closing Date

30 September 2026

Applications should be submitted before the closing date.

CV Tips for Farm Worker Applicants

For this position, your CV should be simple, clear and focused on practical farming experience.

The employer specifically requires general farm knowledge, so make sure any relevant experience is easy to find.

Near the top of your CV, consider including:

Highest Qualification: JC / BGCSE / [Your qualification]
Farming Experience: [Number of years, if applicable]
Driver’s Licence: [Your licence class]
PRDP: Yes / No
Hazardous Licence: Yes / No
Availability: [Immediate/notice period]

Your work experience should highlight duties such as:

• Caring for cattle or other livestock
• Assisting during calving
• Feeding animals
• Monitoring livestock health
• Identifying sick or injured animals
• Cleaning stables and barnyards
• Crop maintenance
• General farm maintenance
• Operating or assisting with farm machinery
• Maintaining fences and other farm infrastructure
• Loading and transporting farm materials
• Driving farm or company vehicles
• Following health and safety procedures
• Performing physically demanding outdoor work

If you have worked on a cattle, livestock or crop farm, make this very clear on your CV.

Also clearly mention your PRDP and Hazardous licence if you hold them, because these are specifically listed in the vacancy requirements.

Possible Farm Worker Interview Questions

Prepare for questions such as:

1. Tell us about yourself and your farming experience.
2. What experience do you have working on a farm?
3. Have you worked with cattle or other livestock before?
4. What would you do if you noticed that an animal appeared sick?
5. Do you have experience assisting animals during calving?
6. How would you assist a cow during calving if necessary?
7. How do you help keep livestock areas safe and clean?
8. Why is it important to clean stables and barnyards regularly?
9. What experience do you have with crop maintenance?
10. How would you identify possible problems affecting crops?
11. What farm machinery or equipment have you used before?
12. What checks should you perform before using farm machinery?
13. Do you have a valid driver’s licence and PRDP?
14. Do you hold a Hazardous licence?
15. Are you comfortable performing physically demanding work outdoors?
16. How would you handle working during very hot or difficult weather conditions?
17. What would you do if you noticed damaged farm equipment or infrastructure?
18. How do you ensure that you follow safety procedures while working on a farm?
19. Are you prepared to assist outside normal working hours during important periods such as calving season?
20. Why should we appoint you as one of our Farm Workers?

Interview Tip

Expect practical questions about livestock care, calving, animal health, crop protection, farm machinery and maintaining stables and barnyards.

If you already have farming experience, use real examples when answering. Explain what you did, how you worked safely and what the outcome was.

Because the advert specifically mentions PRDP and Hazardous licences, take copies of your relevant licences and certificates to the interview if requested.

Closing Date: 30 September 2026.