Job Vacancies at Limpopo 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 as outlined on the attached “Annexure A”. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
APPLICATIONS: Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses:
- Towoomba Research Centre: The Head of Department, Limpopo 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.
CLOSING DATE: 31 May 2024 @ 16H00.
ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT
REF NO: LDARD 1/3/2024 (X3 POSTS)
Re-advertisement, those who applied before need to re-apply
SALARY: R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Mopani District: Mopani North
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- A valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Good communication skills.
- Ability of mixing dip stuff, cleaning and re-assemble syringes, handling of veterinary tools and equipment.
- Experience in handling of cattle, small stock, and poultry.
- Ability to read and write.
- Interpersonal, communication, evaluation persuasion, time management, conflict management.
DUTIES:
- Assist to implement disease control measures.
- Assist to improve animal health through biosecurity, vaccination, and surveillance for disease and treatment of animals.
- Assist in collecting specimen, examination, and dispatch samples of animal diseases.
- Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health to animal owners.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. Malatjie MA Tel No: (015) 812 3210 or Ms. Nkuna NS Tel No: (015) 812 2275
CLEANER (X4 POSTS)
REF NO: LDARD 2/3/2024 (X1 Post) Towoomba Research Centre
REF NO: LDARD 3/3/2024 (X3 Posts) Mopani District: Mopani North
Re-advertisement, those who applied before need to re-apply
SALARY: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 10 or equivalent qualification.
- Ability to read and write.
- Communication skills.
- Good interpersonal relations and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
- Knowledge of cleaning products/materials and equipment’s.
- Knowledge of operating cleaning equipment.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Teamwork.
- Client focus and responsiveness.
- Be able to perform manual work.
- Show commitment and loyalty.
- Must be punctual, productive, and show good behavior towards customers.
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle.
- Health and safety measures.
- Working procedures in respect of the working environment.
DUTIES:
- Cleaning of offices, storerooms, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms.
- Dust and take out waste and providing water during meetings.
- Refill aqua cooler/s.
- Washing walls and windows.
- Cleaning equipment and machinery.
- Cleaning windows and all general kitchen utensils.
- Scrubbing toilets and polishing office floors.
- Vacuum cleaning using vacuum machine.
- Provide toilet paper in the toilets.
- Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
ENQUIRIES:
- Mopani District: Ms. Malatjie MA Tel No: (015) 812 3210 or Ms. Nkuna NS Tel No: (015) 812 2275
- Towoomba Research Centre: Mr. Mabula NJ Tel No: (015) 294 3582, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015)294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3587
GENERAL WORKER (REDLINE GATE/GUARD/FENCE PATROLLER
REF NO: LDARD 4/3/2024 (X3 POSTS)
Re-advertisement, those who applied before need to re-apply
SALARY: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Mopani District: Mopani North
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 8 / ABET level 2 or equivalent qualification.
- 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 the movement of cloven-hooved animals.
- Stop, register and search vehicles from the redline area.
- Check meat, dairy products, dung, grass, hides, skins, etc.
- Confiscate all products listed above.
- Open and close the gate.
- Report confiscated products to the supervisor for further attention.
- Conduct fence patrol.
- Routine check of the redline fence.
- Repairs of fence breakage.
- Trace animal tracks along the redline fence.
- Clear bushes along the redline fence.
- Control over quarantined animals.
- Check permits for animals to be quarantined.
- Liaise with the Animal Health Technician for inspections.
- Keep records.
- Keep permit register.
- Keep register for quarantined animals.
- Keep register for vehicle movement.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. Malatjie MA Tel No: (015) 812 3210 or Ms. Nkuna NS Tel No: (015) 812 2275