General Worker Posts X8: 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 detailed below. 

Please note that these jobs are advertised in the DPSA Vacancy Circular 23 of 2024, found here

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, 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 deliver 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 deliver 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 deliver 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 deliver 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 deliver 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 deliver to: Makwarela Government offices.

CLOSING DATE: 19 July 2024 @ 16H00

Farm Aid (Ref No: LDARD 31/5/2024) (X1 Post)

Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Madzivhandila College of Agriculture: Lwamondo Farm

Requirements:

• Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Communication skills, good interpersonal relations, and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
• Farm work experience and knowledge of various 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.
• Tend to crops/orchards/vineyards.
• Clean facilities and dispose of farm waste materials.
• Firefighting and prevention.
• Maintain windmills and water supply systems.

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

General Worker: Administration Support Services (X3 Posts)

Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
Centres:

• Capricorn South (Ref No: LDARD 32/5/2024) (X1 Post)
• Mopani North (Ref No: LDARD 33/5/2024) (X2 Posts)

Requirements:

• Grade 10/ABET/AET Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Basic numeracy.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles.
• Ability to operate basic garden equipment and machinery.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work in a team and perform manual work.
• Commitment, punctuality, productivity, and good behavior towards customers.
• Communication skills.

Duties:

• 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:
Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609, Ms. Moeti M Tel No: (015) 632 8619
Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA Tel No: (015) 812 3210, Ms. Chaka NS Tel No: (015) 812 2275

General Worker: Facilities and Record Management (Ref No: LDARD 34/5/2024) (X1 Post)

Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Vhembe District

Requirements:

• Grade 10/ABET/AET Level 4 or equivalent qualification.
• Basic numeracy.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles.
• Ability to operate basic garden equipment and machinery.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work in a team and perform manual work.
• Commitment, punctuality, productivity, and good behavior towards customers.
• Communication skills.

Duties:

• 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:
Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005
Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007

General Worker (Redline Gate/Guard/Fence Patroller) (Ref No: LDARD 35/5/2024) (X3 Posts)

Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Vhembe District

Requirements:

• Grade 10/ABET/AET Level 2 or equivalent qualification.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Knowledge of security services.
• Communication skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Report writing skills.

Duties:

• Perform routine manual farming activities.
• Control the movement of cloven-hoofed animals.
• Stop, register, and search vehicles from the redline area.
• Check for meat, dairy products, dung, grass, hides, skins, etc.
• Confiscate all listed products.
• Open and close the gate.
• Report confiscated products to the supervisor for further attention.
• Conduct fence patrol.
• Routine check of the redline fence.
• Repair fence breakage.
• Trace animal tracks along the redline fence.
• Clear bushes along the redline fence.
• Control quarantined animals.
• Check permits for quarantined animals.
• Liaise with the Animal Health Technician for inspection.
• Keep records (permits register, quarantined animals register, vehicle movement register).

Enquiries:
Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005
Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007

DALRD Policy

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Applications are invited for the filling of the vacant posts outlined above. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Note: Applications should be submitted on the prescribed Approved-New-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 result in disqualification.

• The Z83 form must be fully completed, duly signed, dated, and initialed by the applicant.
• Applications must include a fully 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.

Closing Date: 19 July 2024 @ 16H00

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