Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Applications are hereby invited for the filling of the vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development listed below.
These posts are listed on the DPSA Vacancy Circular 23 of 2024.
Application Process
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward electronically to Recruitment@agric.limpopo.gov.za or the below addresses:
- For Head Office: Polokwane, Mara Research Centre and Towoomba Research Centre, and Madzivhandila College of Agriculture: 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 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 Department of 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 hand-delivered to: Makwarela Government offices.
Closing date: 19 July 2024 @ 16H00
Administrative Officer: PME Ref No: LDARD 21/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Salary: R308 154 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus NQF level 6 in Public Management/Administration/Human Resource Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration.
- A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Knowledge, competencies, and skills: strong organizational skills, communication skills, experience with technology and software, problem-solving skills, knowledge of working procedure in terms of the working government, customer service skills, knowledge of the PFMA, computer proficiency, report writing skills, knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Duties:
- Authenticate performance information.
- Monitor programmes performance.
- Monitor projects.
- Evaluate projects.
- Verification of projects.
Enquiries:
- Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395
- Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235
- Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3587
Administrative Officer: Facility and Record Management Ref No: LDARD 22/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Salary: R308 154 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Mopani District Office
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus NQF level 6 in Public Management/Administration/Human Resource Management/Management Assistant qualification or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in administration.
- A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Knowledge, competencies, and skills: strong organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, experience with technology and software, knowledge of working procedure in terms of the working government, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, knowledge of the PFMA, computer proficiency, report writing skills, knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
Duties:
- Act as the point of contact between offices and internal/external stakeholders.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents for the office as required.
- Administer transport and regular services to ensure effective and efficient service delivery in the district.
- Administer proper office accommodation for the staff for effective and efficient service delivery.
- Administer photocopying services to promote productivity.
- Administer human resources and keep assets register up to date.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, including scheduling meetings, organizing files, and handling correspondence.
Enquiries:
- Ms. Malatji MA, Chaka NS, and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 812 3210 / 11 / 18
Administrative Officer: Facilities Management Services Ref No: LDARD 23/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Salary: R308 154 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Requirements:
- Grade 12 plus NQF level 6 in Public Management/Administration/Facilities Management/Human Resource Management/Property Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- A minimum of three years’ experience in administration.
- A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Knowledge, competencies, and skills: knowledge of working procedure in terms of the working government, knowledge of the PFMA & Treasury Regulations, knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, strong organizational skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, managerial functions, problem-solving skills, customer service skills, computer proficiency, report writing skills.
Duties:
- Provide administrative support for infrastructure maintenance.
- Coordinate infrastructure major and minor projects.
- Keep custody of office building.
- Coordinate the day-to-day maintenance of facilities.
- Coordinate the building inspections.
- Provide the OHS support and implementation of recommendations.
- Ensure that specifications are scrutinized in consultation with PDPWRI.
- Monitor onsite contractors.
- Liaise with stakeholders.
- Ensure the availability of facility maintenance equipment and materials.
- Provide administrative support for property leases and acquisition.
- Process payment of rentals and municipality.
- Provide supervisory support for Facilities Management (cleaning and hygiene, reception).
- Adhere to all relevant legislation and procedures within facilities management.
- Supervise subordinates.
Enquiries:
- Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395
- Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235
- Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3587
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 Approved-New-Z83-form 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 result 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 the 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 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.
- The declaration should be completed and signed.
- 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.
- The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on the 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. 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., 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.
Note:
- 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.
- Due to austerity measures, the department will not cover any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.
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