Limpopo Government Jobs – Entry-Level Posts (Level 02)

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) is recruiting for various entry-level vacancies across multiple districts and research centres. These posts require minimal qualifications, offer stable government employment, and support critical agricultural and public services.

💼 Application Deadline: 01 August 2025
📍 No prior experience required for most positions
🟢 Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

📌 Available Positions Summary

🧑‍🌾 POST 24/98: Farm Aid (x11 Posts)

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Reference Numbers & Locations:

• Tompi Seleka College – LDARD 105/6/2025 (x3)
• Madzivhandila College – LDARD 106/6/2025 (x2)
• Mara Research Centre – LDARD 107/6/2025 (x2)
• Towoomba Research Centre – LDARD 108/6/2025 (x3)
• Haartebees – LDARD 109/6/2025 (x1)

Requirements:

• ABET Level 2 or equivalent
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Understanding of Batho Pele Principles
• Advantageous: experience in crop/livestock farm work

Duties:

• Routine tasks in crop and livestock farming
• Assist with infrastructure maintenance
• General farm operations and support

🛡️ POST 24/99: Fence Patroller / Redline Gate Guard (x17 Posts)

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Reference Numbers & Locations:

• Vhembe Far North – LDARD 110/6/2025 (x8)
• Vhembe Central – LDARD 111/6/2025 (x5)
• Vhembe East – LDARD 112/6/2025 (x3)
• Mopani North – LDARD 113/6/2025 (x1)

Requirements:

• ABET Level 2 or equivalent
• No experience required
• Report writing, communication, and basic security awareness

Duties:

• Control redline gate access
• Search vehicles for restricted goods
• Patrol, repair, and maintain redline fences
• Track animals and liaise with Animal Health Technicians
• Maintain records for permits and vehicle movement

🌿 POST 24/100: Groundsman – Farm Management (x1 Post)

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Towoomba Research Centre – LDARD 114/6/2025

Requirements:

• ABET Level 2 or equivalent
• No experience required
• Basic gardening, yard maintenance, and interpersonal skills

Duties:

• Clean and maintain farmyard surroundings
• Weed removal, pruning, and watering
• Maintain flowerbeds and trees

🧰 POST 24/101: General Worker (x6 Posts)

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Reference Numbers & Locations:

• Waterberg North – LDARD 115/6/2025 (x1)
• Sekhukhune South Central – LDARD 116/6/2025 (x1)
• Waterberg South Central – LDARD 117/6/2025 (x1)
• Waterberg North – LDARD 118/6/2025 (x1)
• Vhembe East – LDARD 119/6/2025 (x1)
• Mopani District – LDARD 120/6/2025 (x1)

Requirements:

• ABET Level 2 or equivalent
• Knowledge of gardening and cleaning tools
• Manual work readiness, teamwork, and good behaviour

Duties:

• General maintenance of grounds and premises
• Clean and move furniture/equipment
• Receive and load/unload goods
• Report equipment damage/losses

🧼 POST 24/102: Cleaner (x11 Posts)

Salary: R138,486 per annum (Level 02)
Reference Numbers & Locations:

• Waterberg District – LDARD 121/6/2025 (x2)
• Vhembe East – LDARD 122/6/2025 (x1)
• Vhembe District – LDARD 123/6/2025 (x1)
• Vhembe Far North – LDARD 124/6/2025 (x1)
• Waterberg South Central – LDARD 125/6/2025 (x1)
• Capricorn Northwestern – LDARD 126/6/2025 (x1)
• Mopani District – LDARD 127/6/2025 (x2)
• Mopani East – LDARD 128/6/2025 (x1)
• Sekhukhune District – LDARD 129/6/2025 (x1)

Requirements:

• Grade 10 or equivalent
• Basic cleaning and hygiene practices
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills

Duties:

• Clean offices, boardrooms, windows, kitchens, and toilets
• Maintain cleaning materials and ensure availability of supplies
• Remove waste and provide hospitality setup for meetings

🧾 How to Apply

Applicants must quote the reference number of the post they are applying for.

🖥️ Apply Online:

👉 https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

📬 Manual Applications:

Send or hand-deliver applications to the relevant district office or:

Head Office (Polokwane):

• Postal: Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700
• Hand Delivery: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699

📞 Contact Details by District

• Vhembe: Mammburu TD – (015) 963 2005 / Rathogwa MM – (015) 963 2007
• Mopani: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS, Hlungwani G – (015) 811 9837 / (015) 811 1189
• Waterberg: Mr. Matjiu SK – (014) 717 4949 / Ms. Kekana RM – (014) 717 1324
• Sekhukhune: Ms. Laka MA / Ms. Mphahlele RS – (015) 632 7000
• Capricorn: Ms. Sebatjane LD – (015) 632 8609 / Ms. Moeti M – (015) 632 8619

📣 Employment Equity

LDARD is committed to building an inclusive workforce and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from women and people with disabilities are especially welcomed.