PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Applications are hereby invited for the filling of the vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 07 March 2025
POST 07/165 : FARM AID REF NO: LDARD 21/02/2025 (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to
read and write. Communication skills. Good interpersonal relation and
knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Farm work experience and knowledge of
various types of farm activities will be an added advantage.
DUTIES : Apply chemical crop protection. Soil cultivation and preparation. Irrigation of
crops. Care for sick livestock. Dipping, vaccination and dosing. Count livestock
daily. Tending of crops/orchards/vineyards. Cleaning of facilities and disposal
of farm waste materials. Firefighting and prevention. Maintain windmills and
water supply system.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/166 : FIELD RANGER REF NO: LDARD 22/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Mara and Towoomba Research Centre
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Firearm competency and licence. Farm work experience and knowledge of
various types of farm activities will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s
licence (with exception of people with disabilities) will be an added advantage.
Knowledge, competencies, and skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to
read and write. Communication Skills. Report writing. Knowledge of security
services. Firearm competency. Communication skills. Good interpersonal
relation skills. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
DUTIES : Farm patrol. Arrest of poachers and trespassers. Searching and dismantling of
snares. Searching for the missing animals. Crime prevention. Culling of
animals and maintenance of farm infrastructures like fences. Guarding of farm
assets and control of veld fires.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/167 : GENERAL WORKER (REDLINE GATE/ GUARD/FENCE PATROLER REF
NO: LDARD 23/02/2025 (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : LDARD, Vhembe District, Vhembe Far North and Vhembe Central
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/ABET/AET or equivalent qualification. Security qualification will be
an added advantage. No experience is required. Knowledge, competencies,
and skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to read and write. Knowledge of
security services. Communication Skills. Good interpersonal relations. Report
writing.
DUTIES : To perform routine manual farming activities. Control over Movement of cloven
hooved animals. Stop, register, and search vehicle from the redline area.
Check meat, dairy product, dung, grass, hides, skins, etc. Confiscate all
product listed in (ii) above. Open and close the gate. Report confiscated
products to the supervisor for further attention. Conduct fence patrol. Routine
check of the redline fence. Repair of fence breakage. Trace animal track along
the redline fence. Clear bushes along the redline fence. Control over
quarantined animals. Check permit for animal quarantined. Liaise with the
Animal Health Technician for inspection. Keep records. Keep permits register.
Keep register for quarantined animals. Keep register for vehicle movement.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/168 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: LDARD 24/02/2025 (X1 POST)
(Re-advertisement, those who applied before need to reapply)
SALARY : R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Vhembe Central
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No
experience is required. Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Basic
numeracy. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles. Ability
to operate basic garden equipment and machinery. Knowledge of maintenance
of relevant equipment. Good interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : Maintenance of grounds and gardens. Maintenance and safekeeping of
gardening equipment. Cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and
stores. Removing garbage and empty boxes. Moving furniture and equipment
as required. Cleaning of laboratory service vehicles. Assist in receiving stock
and goods. Reporting of losses/damages to equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/159 : ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 15/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. No experience
required. A valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Good communication skills. Ability of
mixing dip stuff, cleaning and re-assemble syringes, handling of veterinary
tools and equipment. Experience in handling of cattle, small stock and poultry.
Ability to read and write. Interpersonal, communication, evaluation persuasion,
time management, conflict management.
DUTIES : Assist to implement disease control measures. Assist to improve animal health
through biosecurity, vaccination and surveillance for disease and treatment of
animals. Assist in collecting specimen, examination and dispatch samples of
animal diseases. Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health
to animal owners.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/160 : DATA CAPTURER REF NO: LDARD 16/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Head Office: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. No experience is
required. Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Knowledge of clerical duties,
practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting
statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework
governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the
working environment Computer literacy and data capturing knowledge. Good
communication skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work as a team
and willing to work under pressure. Job Knowledge. Computer skills. Planning
and organization skills. Interpersonal relations skills. Language. Flexibility.
Good verbal and written communication skills. Teamwork.
DUTIES : To render data capturing services. Transcription of data from source
documents and verification. Maintain accurate and up to date records on the
system for authenticity. Update monthly project performance data i.e
expenditure and outputs. Ensure that confidentiality of collected and stored
data is maintained. To accurately capture data from available records into the
required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet and EPWP Reporting
System. Verify query missing data and errors observed during data entry.
Review and validate all data from the records. Submit data. Make regular
backups of data. Update registers and statistics. Keep and maintain records
and files. Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. Provide
information to components.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/161 : ENGINEERING ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 17/02/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Head Office: Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 3) or equivalent qualification as
recognized by SAQA. No experience is required. Knowledge, Competencies
and skills: Basic numeracy skills, literacy, operating equipment skills.
DUTIES : Assist Sustainable Resource Management engineering officials in the
execution of their duties. Support Engineering Officials with engineering duties.
Support the Engineering Official with the training of interns. Office
Administration.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/162 : TRACTOR DRIVER REF NO: LDARD 18/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Tompi Seleka and Madzivhandila College
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/ABET/AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
(equivalent qualification in diesel mechanics as recognised by SAQA will be an
added advantage). A minimum 3 years’ experience in operation of farm
machinery and maintenance of water infrastructure. A valid driver’s License
(with exception of people with disabilities Knowledge, Competencies, and
Skills: Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment. Ability to Operate the Tractor.
Basic diesel mechanic skills. Water/Diesel Engine maintenance skills.
Knowledge of various types of farm equipment. Knowledge of Batho Pele
Principles. Discing, planting, and harvesting of crop fields. Driving skills.
DUTIES : Loading, transportation and offloading of goods. Refuse removal within the
farm. Operation and maintenance of farm machinery, farm equipment,
research trails, firebreaks, and access roads. Maintenance of farm
infrastructure. Routine inspection on water reservoirs and livestock drinking
troughs on farm. Perform routine activities in respect of livestock and general
farm activities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/163 : HANDYMAN REF NO: LDARD 19/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : ABET L4 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience is
required. Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Knowledge of maintenance
tools and equipment. Safety regulations. Communication skills. Good
interpersonal relation and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Buildings and
related farm infrastructure maintenance experience and knowledge of various
types of farm infrastructure and maintenance tools will be an added advantage.
Driver`s licence (with exception of people with disabilities) will be an added
advantage.
DUTIES : Maintenance of office buildings and furniture. Conduct regular building
inspections. Attend to minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry problems.
Maintenance of office equipments. Repair broken furniture and equipments.
Safekeeping of maintenance tools and supplies. Report defects.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
POST 07/164 : DRIVER OPERATOR REF NO: LDARD 20/02/2025 (X4 POSTS)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : LDARD (Placement will be done according to the needs of the department)
REQUIREMENTS : NQF level 3 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A driver’s
licence Code EC and operating certificate (PDP) (with exception of people with
disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Knowledge of driving and
operating specialized equipment. Communication Skills. Ability to operate the
equipment. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork. Physical
inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for
safe operation of vehicles. Interpret and follow operating manuals,
maintenance manuals and service charts.
DUTIES : Operate specialized equipment. Load and offload goods/equipment. Inspection
and maintenance of equipment and report defects. Keep log sheets of vehicles
and machineries. Application of safety and precautionary measures. Cleaning
and lubrication of machinery equipment. Grading of gravel roads and reravelling/shoulder maintenance. Render driving services. Transportation of
work teams and materials/equipments. Detect and repair minor mechanical
problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and
condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water). Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and
report defects. Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.
NOTE : Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check, and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.
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