Internships x135 for Horticulture, Plant/Animal/Crop Production, Animal Science graduates at LDARD!

DEPARTMENT OF ACGRICUIL TURE AND RURAL. DEVEL OPMENT

ADVERTISEMENT FOR PLACEMENT OF UNEMPLOYED GRADUATES 2023/24 TO 2025/26

LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CIRCULAR NO 33 OF 2023.

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 Unemployed Graduates in Animal and Crop Production qualification for placement in Farms/Enterprises for entrepreneurial Development for period of 2 years: 2023/24 — 2025/26 as outlined on the attached “Annexure A". Women, Youth and People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development presents one hundred and thirty-five (135) opportunities for Unemployed Graduates with a minimum educational qualification of a three- year Diploma in Agricultural related fields (NQF level 6) in Animal Production/Crop Production/Plant Production/Horticulture/General Farm Management. Applicants are required to register with the professional councill body such as the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or any other relevant statutory professional body as follows

A Vhembe District

1 Farm name/Enterprise: Doreen Estate | Location: Tshipise Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture|2

Ref no: LDARD UG01/09/2023

2 Farm name/Enterprise: Royal Fields Farm | Location: Ha-Manenzhe Lwaphou Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production |4

Ref no: LDARD UG02/09/2023

3 Farm name/Enterprise: Tshivhase Agridam Location: Khubvi-Damani, Type of Commodity: Banana and Litchis |

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production {12

Ref no: LDARD UG03/09/2023

4 Farm name/Enterprise: Khumbe Nursery Location: Lwamondo-Khumbe Nursery, Type of Commodity: (Onarmental, Indigeneous herbs, fruits and vegetables)

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production / Horticulture |2

Ref no: LDARD UG04/09/2023

5 Farm name/Enterprise: Ruele Fresh Primary Cooperative | Location: Portion 2 and 3 Hayani farm 51, Type of Commodity: Crops and Animal |

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production and Animal Production / Animal Science | 4 (3 Plant & 1 Animal) |

Ref no: LDARD UG05/09/2023

6 Farm name/Enterprise: Mathuba Genetics (PTY)LTD | Location: Ha-Ravele, Type of Commodity: Animal |

Qualifications: Diploma in Animal Production / Animal Science | 4 |

Ref no: LDARD UG06/09/2023

B Mopani District

7 Farm name/Enterprise: New dawn Location: Farm moria, Type of Commodity: Subtropical and Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture 4

Ref no: LDARD UG07/09/2023

8 Farm name/Enterprise: Moradu farming enterprise Location: Portion 37, Litsietele, Type of Commodity: Subtropical and Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 2

Ref no: LDARD UG08/09/2023

9 Farm name/Enterprise: Cpl Boerdery Location: Tzaneen, Type of Commodity: Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production 4

Ref no: LDARD UG09/09/2023

10 Farm name/Enterprise: Mariveni farmer Co-operative Location: Mariveni, Type of Commodity: Citrus and Banana

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture 1 Crop Production 6

Ref no: LDARD UG10/09/2023

11 Farm name/Enterprise: Mabunda Citrus Location: Xitlakati, Type of Commodity: Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 12

Ref no: LDARD UG11/09/2023

C. Sekhukhune District

13 Farm name/Enterprise: Peace Table Grapes (PTY) LTD Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Table grapes

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 2

Ref no: LDARD UG12/09/2023

14 Farm name/Enterprise: Marble Business Opportunities Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 10

Ref no: LDARD UG13/09/2023

15 Farm name/Enterprise: Nevzonix (PTY) LTD Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Citrus (Lemon)

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 2

Ref no: LDARD UG14/09/2023

16 Farm name/Enterprise: Schoonbee Landgoed Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Grapes and Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 4

Ref no: LDARD UG15/09/2023

17 Farm name/Enterprise: Manini Holdings Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Citrus and Cash crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production 6

Ref no: LDARD UG16/09/2023

18 Farm name/Enterprise: Rosle Boerdery (PTY) LTD Location: Sekhukhune (Groblersdal), Type of Commodity: Citrus, Blueberry, Seed maize and Beans

Qualifications: Diploma in Horticulture / Crop Production | 4

Ref no: LDARD UG17/09/2023

19 Farm name/Enterprise: Malan Terblanche Boerdery Location: Sekhukhune, Type of Commodity: Citrus and Grape

Qualifications: Diploma Horticulture / Crop Production 3

Ref no: LDARD UG18/09/2023

D. Waterberg District

20 Farm name/Enterprise: Makiema Agricultural CC Location: Waterberg North (Mogalakwena), Type of Commodity: Crops, Broilers and Livestock

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production and Animal Production / Animal Science | 3 (2 Crop, 1 Animal)

Ref no: LDARD UG19/09/2023

21 Farm name/Enterprise: Rarang Farming Projects Location: Waterberg North (Mogalakwena), Type of Commodity: Livestock and broilers |

Qualifications: Diploma Animal Production / Animal Science | 2 (Animal) |

Ref no: LDARD UG20/09/2023

22 Farm name/Enterprise: Burgersvlei farm | Location: Waterberg North (Mogalakwena), Type of Commodity: Livestock |

Qualifications: Diploma in Animal Production / Animal Science 3 (Animal)

Ref no: LDARD UG21/09/2023

23 Farm name/Enterprise: Kanyane Masedi Farm Produce | Location: Waterberg East (Modimolle-Mookgophong), Type of Commodity: Livestock & Vegetables

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant Crop / Production and Animal Production / Animal Science 2 (1 Animal) (1 Crop)

Ref no: LDARD UG22/09/2023

24 Farm name/Enterprise: Tats Greenary Proprietary Limited Location: Waterberg East (Modimolle-Mookgophong), Type of Commodity: Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production 2 (Crop)

Ref no: LDARD UG23/09/2023

25 Farm name/Enterprise: Monyetla Location: Waterberg East (Modimolle-Mookgophong), Type of Commodity: Livestock

Qualifications: Diploma in Animal Production/ Animal Science 1 (Animal)

Ref no: LDARD UG24/09/2023

26 Farm name/Enterprise: Aunix Balemi PTY (LTD) Location: Waterberg East (Modimolle- Mookgophong), Type of Commodity: Livestock

Qualifications: Diploma in Animal Production/ Animal Science 2 (Animal)

Ref no: LDARD UG25/09/2023

27 Farm name/Enterprise: Moromo Poultry (PTY) LTD Location: Waterberg South Central (Belabela), Type of Commodity: Poultry production

Qualifications: Diploma in Animal Production / Animal Science 4 (Animal)

Ref no: LDARD UG26/09/2023

28 Farm name/Enterprise: Settlers Agric High School Location: Waterberg South Central (Belabela), Type of Commodity: Livestock & Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant I Crop Production and Animal Production / Animal Science 5 (4 Animal, 1 Crop)

Ref no: LDARD UG27/09/2023

29 Farm name/Enterprise: Ligege ISIVUNO Location: Waterberg South Central (Belabela), Type of Commodity: Smallstock, Rabbits & Crops Diploma in Plant I Crop

Qualifications: Production and Animal Production / Animal Science 2 (1 Animal, 1 Crop)

Ref no: LDARD UG28/09/2023

E Capricorn District

31 Farm name/Enterprise: Greenvalley Macadamia Location: Capricorn East, Type of Commodity: Macadamia, Pepperdew, Gooseberries, Dragon fruit & Avocado

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production and Animal Production / Animal Science 4 (2 Animal, 2 Crop)

Ref no: LDARD UG29/09/2023

32 Farm name/Enterprise: Mazeli Location: Capricorn East, Type of Commodity: Potato, Butternut, Pepperdew, Cabbage

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production 3

Ref no: LDARD UG30/09/2023

33 Farm name/Enterprise: Elimark Location: Capricorn East, Type of Commodity: Potato and Crop Production

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production 4

Ref no: LDARD UG31/09/2023

34 Farm name/Enterprise: Zebediela Location: Capricorn South, Type of Commodity: Citrus

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop Production I Agric Economist 8 (6 crops, 2 Economist)

Ref no: LDARD UG32/09/2023

35 Farm name/Enterprise: LA Fresh Produce, Location: Capricorn South, Type of Commodity: Crops

Qualifications: Diploma in Plant / Crop 3

Ref no: LDARD UG33/09/2023

REQUIREMENTS: Priority will be given to Limpopo based unemployed graduates in possession of a recognized agricultural qualification with a minimum level of a Diploma in Agriculture related fields. Applicants must be entering internship/ developmental programme in Government for the first time, Applicants applying for this programme who have already participated in an internship/development programme in Government will be automatically disqualified. Unemployed graduates from Colleges of Agriculture and those with Diplomas in Agriculture will be given first preference priority. Only South African unemployed graduates with the above-mentioned qualifications will be considered. Targeted beneficiaries should be unemployed graduates with no relevant experience and persons with disabilities. Private studies will not be permitted during the two-year participation in the programme. Applicants must demonstrate an interest and potential to become farmers. Technical assessment will be conducted during selection. Readines to work anywhere in the province as may be deployed by the department. Successful applicants will be offered a twenty-four (24) months comprehensive contract for structured on the job training within the identified farming entities to gain practical work experience and a better understanding to start an agri-business. This will provide graduates an opportunity to become farmers in future. Identified farming entities will also sign performance agreement with placed graduates. DUTIES : Farm management, scouting, disease control, dipping, dosing, identification of livestock, spraying, Record Keeping, Packaging of Agricultural Produce; Loading and Offloading of Agricultural Produce. Identification of new markets for Agricultural Produce. Supervision of workers. Development of farm plants and production plants etc.

NOTE : Duties will be more of farm related work including unskilled labour farm activities.

REMUNERATION : Appointed graduates will receive an annual stipend of R87 000. A stipend of R 7 250.00 per month.

CLOSING DATE: 20 October 2023

APPLICATIONS

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

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

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

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

NOTE: Applications should be submitted on the prescribed 2021 Z83 form obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za. Applicants 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 fully completed, duly signed, dated and initialed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to completion of the new z83 form by the applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should 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 “ 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 aftached’, 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. The declaration should be completed and signed. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. 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 should 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. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the department. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the personnel suitability checks process including security clearance. Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within seven (07) days of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Successful applicants will be appointed on a fixed term contract for a period not exceeding twenty-four (24) consecutive months. Failure to comply with above requirements will results in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

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