Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites interested and suitably qualified candidates to apply for Cleaner and General Worker positions available across various districts in the province. These posts are offered at Salary Level 02 and are aimed at strengthening support services within departmental offices, research stations, colleges, and district facilities. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply in line with the Department’s employment equity objectives.
Position: Cleaner (X10 Posts) and General Worker (X6 Posts)
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Salary Level 02)
Closing Date: 30 January 2026
The successful candidates will be responsible for performing cleaning, general maintenance, and support duties to ensure a safe, hygienic, and well-maintained working environment. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements as stipulated in the advert and comply fully with the application procedures and closing date. Only applications submitted in the prescribed manner and quoting the correct reference numbers will be considered.
CLEANER (X10 POSTS)
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centres & Reference Numbers:
- Mopani North – Ref: LDARD 35/11/2025 (X1)
- Tompi Seleka College – Ref: LDARD 36/11/2025 (X1)
- Mopani East – Ref: LDARD 37/11/2025 (X1)
- Mopani District Office – Ref: LDARD 38/11/2025 (X1)
- Capricorn Northwestern – Ref: LDARD 39/11/2025 (X2)
- Waterberg District – Ref: LDARD 40/11/2025 (X2) (Re-advert)
- Waterberg South Central – Ref: LDARD 41/11/2025 (X1) (Re-advert)
- Sekhukhune District – Ref: LDARD 42/11/2025 (X1) (Re-advert)
Requirements:
- Grade 10 or equivalent (SAQA recognised)
- Able to read and write
- Basic communication skills
- Knowledge of cleaning products and equipment
- Ability to do manual work
- Punctual, hardworking, and respectful
- Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles
Duties:
- Cleaning offices, corridors, toilets, kitchens, and boardrooms
- Washing windows and walls
- Refilling water coolers
- Waste removal
- Maintaining cleaning equipment
GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)
Salary: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
Centres & Reference Numbers:
- Capricorn East – Ref: LDARD 43/11/2025 (X1) (Re-advert)
- Mara Research Station – Ref: LDARD 44/11/2025 (X1)
- Waterberg North – Ref: LDARD 45/11/2025 (X2) (Re-advert)
- Sekhukhune South Central – Ref: LDARD 46/11/2025 (X1) (Re-advert)
- Waterberg South Central – Ref: LDARD 47/11/2025 (X1) (Re-advert)
Requirements:
- ABET/AET or equivalent qualification
- Able to read and write
- Knowledge of cleaning and basic gardening
- Ability to use garden tools
- Teamwork and good behaviour
- Ability to perform physical/manual work
Duties:
- General cleaning and maintenance
- Gardening and grounds maintenance
- Moving furniture and equipment
- Loading and offloading goods
- Cleaning government vehicles
CLOSING DATE: 30 January 2026
- Walk-in: 16:00
- Online: 00:00
HOW TO APPLY
APPLICATIONS
Applicants using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
Applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward applications to the appropriate address as indicated below:
Head Office / Institutions
(Polokwane; Towoomba Research Station; Mara Research Station; Tompi Seleka College; Madzivhandila College)
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
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
Mopani District
The Director: Mopani District
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag X577
Giyani
0826
Or hand deliver to:
Old Parliamentary Building
Giyani
0826
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
NOTE
It is compulsory for the applicant to complete all the mandatory fields of the e-Recruitment System. Once all the fields in the e-Recruitment System are completed, the applicant shall confirm that they understand that by applying electronically, they agree that all the information presented is true, correct, and legally binding. All applications submitted through an electronic format shall be accepted as the final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
Applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) 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 Regulations, 2016, as amended. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. The Z83 form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post he or she applies for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed in order for an applicant to be considered.
The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the new Z83 form by the applicants:
All the fields in Parts A, B, C and D must 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?” may 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 the applicant is not in possession of such registration.
Noting that there is limited space provided for Parts E, F and 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 (Applicants currently employed by the Public Service do not need to complete this section).
The application must include only a 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 interview date.
Applicants 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 due to the large number of applications expected. If you have not heard from the Department within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are 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, 2000 (Act No. 3 of 2000).
By applying, you are consenting that the Department may subject you to personnel suitability checks, including but not limited to: verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial checks, and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications must attach SAQA accreditation.
As per the DPSA directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Volume 1, all shortlisted candidates, including SMS candidates, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: one practical exercise and one Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.
Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) will be subjected to a technical exercise to test relevant technical elements of the job. The logistics of this exercise will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments.
A further requirement for appointment at SMS level is the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Certificate Programme, as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG), with effect from 01 April 2020. This is a Public Service-specific training programme applicable for appointments at SMS level. The link for completion is:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/
All shortlisted candidates will be required to have completed the pre-entry SMS certificate and submit proof upon appointment. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification.
Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of assumption of duty and to disclose their financial interests in accordance with prescribed regulations.
The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised posts. Employment decisions will be made in line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Due to austerity measures, the Department will not cover any costs related to interviews (transport, accommodation, or meals).