General Workers x23, Farm Aid x11 posts at Limpopo Agriculture & Rural Development for unskilled candidates (ABET L2 only)

LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: 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 using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery)

must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.

For Head office: Polokwane, LDARD, Mokopane Laboratory, Makhado Laboratory; Towoomba Research Centre; Mara Research Centre; Haartebees;

Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.

Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.

Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle 0510.

Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.

Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.

Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

POST 24/98 : FARM AID (X11 POSTS)

SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Tompi Seleka College Ref No: LDARD 105/6/2025 (X3 Posts)

Madzivhandila College Ref No: LDARD 106/6/2025 (X2 Posts)

Mara Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 107/6/2025 (X2 Posts)

Towoomba Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 108/6/2025 (X3 Posts)

Haartebees Ref No: LDARD 109/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate 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. Knowledge of various types of farm

activities will be an added advantage.

DUTIES : Perform routine activities in respect of crop production. Perform routine

activities in respect of livestock. Perform general routine activities. Perform

general routine activities in respect of infrastructure.

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 24/99 : GENERAL WORKER (REDLINE GATE/GUARD/FENCE PATROLER (X17

POSTS)

SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Vhembe Far North Ref No: LDARD 110/6/2025 (X8 Posts)

Vhembe Central Ref No: LDARD 111/6/2025 (X5 Posts)

Vhembe East Ref No: LDARD 112/6/2025 (X3 Posts)

Mopani North Ref No: LDARD 113/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognized by SAQA.

No experience 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 : Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel

No: (015) 963 2007.

Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel

No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189

POST 24/100 : GROUNDSMAN: FARM MANAGEMENT REF NO: LDARD 114/6/2025 (X1

POST)

SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Towoomba Research Centre

REQUIREMENTS : ABET Level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

No experience required. Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills: Able to read

and write; Knowledge of cleaning services; Communication skills; Good

interpersonal relations; Report writing skills.

DUTIES : Cleaning of yard. Sweeping. Removing unwanted weeds and shrubs.

Removing weeds and papers. Pruning of trees and flowers. Watering of flowers

and trees and decoration.

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 24/101 : GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)

SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 115/6/2025 (X1 Post)

Sekhukhune South Central Ref No: LDARD 116/6/2025 (X1 Post)

Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 117/6/2025 (X1 Post)

Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 118/6/2025 (X1 Post)

Vhembe East Ref No: LDARD 119/6/2025 (X1 Post)

Mopani District Ref No: LDARD 120/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to

read and write. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles.

Ability to operate basic garden equipment and machinery. Knowledge of

maintenance of relevant equipment. Good interpersonal relations Be able to

work in a team. Be able to perform manual work. Show commitment and

loyalty. Must be punctual, productive and show good behaviour towards

customers Communication skills.

DUTIES : Perform general assistant work. Maintain premises and surroundings.

Maintenance and safekeeping of gardening equipment. Moving furniture and

equipment as required. Removing garbage and empty boxes. Assist in

receiving stock and goods. Reporting losses/damage to equipment. Loading

and offloading of goods.

ENQUIRIES : Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel

No: (015) 963 2007

Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM

Tel No: (014) 717 1324

Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele

RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000

Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel

No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189

Closing date: 01 August 2025

NOTE: It is compulsory for the applicant to complete all the mandatory fields of the Erecruitment System. Once all the fields in an E-recruitment System are completed, the applicant shall confirm that they understand that by applying electronically, they agree that all the information presented is true, correct, and legally binding. All applications submitted through an electronic format shall be accepted as the final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. Applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must utilize the most recent Z83 application for employment form as

issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, as amended, failure to do so will results in disqualification. The Z83 form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post he or she applies for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed in order for an applicant to be considered. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the new z83 form by the applicants: All the fields in Parts A, B, C, and D must be completed. In Part B, all fields must be completed in full except the following; South African applicants need not provide passport numbers, If an applicant responds "no" to the question I' Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State?" then the answer to the next question "In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?" can be left blank or indicated as not applicable. A "not applicable" or blank response will be allowed on the question "if your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration", if you are not in possession of such registration. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate "refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached", this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information required is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered (Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section). The application must include only completed and signed Z83 form and a recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience). Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver's license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the date of the interview date. The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on z83 form is not sufficient. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for. 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 checks and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. As per DPSA directive on human resources management and development for public service professionalization volume 1, "All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment". Successful incumbents willbe 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 made by the Employment Equity Plan for the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department willnot carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

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