Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development – Job Openings
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity employer with affirmative action policies. We invite applications for various positions outlined below. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Administration Clerk – Asset Administration
- Reference: LDARD 28/7/2024
- Salary: R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
- Location: Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Knowledge of public service regulations and LOGIS system
- No experience required
- Duties:
- Provide asset administration, transport services, and maintain inventory records.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Secretary – District Agricultural Advisory Services (3 Posts)
- References:
- Sekhukhune District (LDARD 29/7/2024)
- Mopani District (LDARD 30/7/2024)
- Waterberg District (LDARD 31/7/2024)
- Salary: R216 417 per annum (Level 05)
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 with typing or relevant training
- NQF level 6 in Management Assistant/Public Management is an advantage
- Administrative and secretarial skills
- Duties:
- Provide secretarial and clerical support to the District Director.
- Enquiries:
- Sekhukhune: Ms. Laka MA, Tel: (015) 632 7000
- Mopani: Ms. Malatjie MA, Tel: (015) 812 3210
- Waterberg: Mr. Matjiu SK, Tel: (014) 717 4949
Switchboard Operator
- Reference: LDARD 32/7/2024
- Salary: R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
- Location: Madzivhandila College of Agriculture
- Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Experience operating switchboard machines
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Duties:
- Manage incoming and outgoing calls, transfer calls, take messages, and maintain telephone records.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Handyman
- Reference: LDARD 33/7/2024
- Salary: R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
- Location: Towoomba Research Station
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or N3 in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, or similar
- 1 year of relevant experience
- Knowledge of building maintenance and safety regulations
- Duties:
- Perform maintenance of buildings, fittings, and infrastructure, and repair equipment.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Tractor Driver
- Reference: LDARD 34/7/2024
- Salary: R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
- Location: Towoomba Research Station
- Requirements:
- Basic education (ABET level 2)
- 1 year of experience operating farm machinery
- Code EC1 driver’s license with PDP
- Duties:
- Operate farm machinery and assist with farming activities.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Household Aid
- Reference: LDARD 35/7/2024
- Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
- Location: Tompi Seleka Agricultural College
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Certificate in Hospitality
- Valid driver’s license
- Duties:
- Provide housekeeping and hostel services, handle student matters, and maintain cleanliness.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Farm Aid (4 Posts)
- References:
- Tompi Seleka College (LDARD 36/7/2024)
- Towoomba Research Centre (LDARD 37/7/2024)
- Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
- Requirements:
- Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 2)
- Farm work experience is an advantage
- Duties:
- Perform routine manual farm tasks for crop and livestock production.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
Cleaner (3 Posts)
- References:
- Tompi Seleka College (LDARD 38/7/2024)
- Madzivhandila College (LDARD 39/7/2024)
- Mopani North (LDARD 40/7/2024)
- Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Experience in cleaning and knowledge of cleaning equipment
- Duties:
- Clean offices, restrooms, and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
General Worker (3 Posts)
- References:
- Mokopane Lab (LDARD 41/7/2024)
- Makhado Lab (LDARD 42/7/2024)
- Lephalale Lab (LDARD 43/7/2024)
- Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Knowledge of cleaning and gardening equipment
- Duties:
- Maintain premises, equipment, and assist with receiving stock.
- Enquiries: Ms. Modiba MM, Tel: (015) 294 3170
General Worker – Redline Gate/Guard/Fence Patroller (4 Posts)
- References:
- Vhembe Far North (LDARD 44/7/2024)
- Mopani North (LDARD 45/7/2024)
- Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
- Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent
- Experience in security services is an advantage
- Duties:
- Control animal movement, patrol fences, and check permits for quarantined animals.
- Enquiries: Vhembe: Mammburu TD, Tel: (015) 963 2005
Application Details
How to Apply:
Applicants must submit their applications online or via physical submission as per the district they are applying to. It is important to include the relevant reference number for the position in your application to ensure it is processed correctly.
- Online Application Portal:
- Applicants can apply through the official Limpopo government e-recruitment portal at https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za. Be sure to complete all required fields and attach any necessary documents.
- Physical Applications: Applicants can also apply by submitting their applications to one of the designated offices, depending on their location or preferred district. Ensure all applications are accompanied by the reference number for the specific post.Head Office (Polokwane) Submission:
- Address: The Acting Head of Department, Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700.
- Hand-delivered applications: Office 48, Temo Towers, Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
- Mopani District: The Director, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826. Hand-delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826.
- Waterberg District: The Director, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510. Hand-delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510.
- Capricorn District: The Director, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745. Hand-delivered to: Block 28, Next to Traffic Government Offices, Lebowakgomo.
- Sekhukhune District: The Director, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745. Hand-delivered to: Block 27, Next to Traffic Government Offices, Lebowakgomo.
- Vhembe District: The Director, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970. Hand-delivered to: Makwarela Government Offices.
- General Notes for Applicants:
- Clearly quote the reference number for the job position you are applying for.
- Ensure that your application is submitted before the closing date of 20 September 2024.
- If applying through the e-recruitment platform, ensure that your application is fully completed, and that all supporting documents are uploaded as required.
- Applications that are sent to the wrong address or submitted without the correct reference number may not be considered.
- Encouraged to Apply: Women, people with disabilities, and individuals from designated groups.
Contact for Application Enquiries: If you have questions regarding your application, you can contact the listed officials under each district.