Department of Agriculture & Rural Development is currently seeking candidates for multiple positions

Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites applications from qualified candidates for a range of positions across various districts. Don’t hesitate—apply now and be a part of something significant! Your contribution can lead to positive changes in rural development.

  • Registry Clerk: General Roads X1
  • Registry Clerk X1
  • Administrative Clerk: Administrative Support Services X2
  • Administrative Clerk: Student Administration X1
  • Transport Clerk: Transport X3
  • HR Clerk: Personnel Administration X1
  • HR Clerk: Human Resource Services X1
  • Driver/ Messenger X4
  • Laboratory Assistant X2
  • Auxiliary Services Officer X1
  • Animal Health Assistant X3
  • Driver Operator X2
  • Library Assistant X1
  • Water Pump Operator X1
  • Handyman X4
  • Tractor Driver X3
  • Farm Aid X11
  • General Worker (Redline Gate/Guard/Fence Patroler) X17
  • Groundsman: Farm Management X1
  • General Worker X6
  • Cleaner X11

Location: Limpopo, south Africa

Closing Date: 01 August 2025

Take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying now! Your skills could be the key to enhancing rural development.

REGISTRY CLERK: GENERAL RECORDS REF NO: LDARD 79/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Head Office: Polokwane

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skill:

  • Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Understanding of the work in registry.
  • Job Knowledge.
  • Communication.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Flexibility.
  • Teamwork.
  • Computer.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Language.
  • Good verbal and written communication skill.

DUTIES:

  • Provide registry services.
  • Provide registry counter services.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Render an effective filing and record management service.
  • Operate office machines in relation to the registry function.
  • Process documents for archiving and/ disposal.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: LDARD 80/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Waterberg District

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skill:

  • Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
  • Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Understanding of the work in registry.
  • Job Knowledge.
  • Communication.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Flexibility.
  • Teamwork.
  • Computer.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Language.
  • Good verbal and written communication skill.

DUTIES:

  • Provide registry services.
  • Provide registry counter services.
  • Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence.
  • Render an effective filing and record management service.
  • Operate office machines in relation to the registry function.
  • Process documents for archiving and/ disposal.

ENQUIRIES: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Capricorn East Ref No: LDARD 81/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Vhembe Central Ref No: LDARD 82/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
  • Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Flexibility.
  • Teamwork.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Planning and organization.

DUTIES:

  • Render general clerical support services.
  • Provide supply chain clerical support services.
  • Provide personnel administration clerical support services.
  • Provide financial administration support services.
  • Provide transport support services.

ENQUIRIES: Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Ms. Moeti M Tel No: (015) 632 8619
Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007.

ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK: STUDENT ADMINISTRATION REF NO: LDARD 83/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Tompi Seleka College

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
  • Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Job Knowledge.
  • Communication.
  • Interpersonal relations.
  • Flexibility.
  • Teamwork.
  • Computer.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Language.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.

DUTIES:

  • Render administrative support services.
  • Render general clerical support services.
  • Administer Student bursaries.
  • Administer student records.
  • Provision of student catering and housing.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

TRANSPORT CLERK: TRANSPORT (X3 POSTS)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Head Office: Polokwane Ref No: LDARD 84/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Capricorn District Ref No: LDARD 85/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s license (with the exception of people with disabilities).

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service.
  • Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.
  • Computer literate.
  • Planning and organisation.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Team player.
  • Responsiveness.
  • Professionalism.
  • Supportive.
  • Pro-activeness.
  • Willing to work under pressure.
  • Flexibility.

DUTIES:

  • Render Fleet Management Services.
  • Allocation of government vehicles (GG).
  • Process applications for vehicles, (GG and subsidized schemes).
  • Conduct inspection.
  • Facilitate payments of log-sheets for GG and subsidized vehicles.

ENQUIRIES: Head Office: Polokwane: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene
PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.
Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Ms. Moeti M Tel No: (015) 632 8619

HR CLERK: PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION REF NO: LDARD 86/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Tompi Seleka College

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of Human Resource policies and legislation.
  • Report writing. Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to details.

DUTIES:

  • Provide human resources provisioning and utilization services.
  • Recruit personnel and handle placements.
  • Facilitate transfers and translations.
  • Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component.
  • Implement conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime and Termination of service).
  • Performance Management.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

HR CLERK: HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES REF NO: LDARD 87/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE: Mopani District

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of Human Resource policies and legislation.
  • Report writing.
  • Good communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).
  • Good organizing skills.
  • Accuracy and attention to details.

DUTIES:

  • Provide human resources provisioning and utilization services. Recruit personnel and handle placements. Facilitate transfers and translations.
  • Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Implement conditions of services (Leave, Housing, Medical, Injury on Duty, Long Service Recognition, Overtime and Termination of service).
  • Performance Management.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189.

DRIVER/MESSENGER (X4 POSTS)
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Vhembe District Ref No: LDARD 88/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Waterberg East Ref No: LDARD 89/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune South Central Ref No: LDARD 90/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.
  • Seven (7) -12 months driving experience.
  • A valid driver’s license as well as a PrDP (Goods and Passengers).

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of the procedures to operate the motor vehicle.
  • Knowledge of prescripts for the correct utilization of motor vehicles.
  • Knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the motor vehicle is maintained properly.
  • Knowledge of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support functions like registry services and making of photocopies.
  • Knowledge of the city (ies) / district in which the functions will be performed.

DUTIES:

  • Drive light and medium motor vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other items (mail and documents).
  • Perform routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and report defects timely.
  • Complete all the required and prescribed records and logs-books with regard to the vehicle and the goods handled.
  • Render a clerical support/messenger service in the relevant office.

ENQUIRIES: Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele
RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000
Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324

LABORATORY ASSISTANT (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Mokopane Laboratory Ref No: LDARD 91/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Makhado Laboratory Ref No: LDARD 92/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 with maths and science or an equivalent (NQF Level 4) qualification with the same subjects as recognized by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Ability to read and write.
  • Interpersonal skills, communication skills,
  • Time management, conflict management.
  • Ability to analyze data.

DUTIES:

  • Render a support service to Technicians in the preparation of laboratory tests for analyses.
  • Prepare samples for the determination of i.e. chemical residues, pH, EC, mycology etc.
  • Perform routine analysis of samples under mentorship/supervision of senior personnel.
  • Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment and instrumentation.
  • Report all faulty equipment and instrumentation.
  • Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean/sterilize glassware and equipment.
  • Perform basic maintenance and control functions of animal production stock.
  • Perform administrative and related functions.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER REF NO: LDARD 93/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Tompi Seleka College

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 3) or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s license (with the exception of people with disabilities).

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Basic numeracy skills, literacy, operating farm equipment skills.
  • Ability of mixing and applying dip,
  • Ability to handle Livestock.
  • Ability to read and write.

DUTIES:

  • Assist with the execution of routine activities in respect of livestock.
  • Assist with the execution of general farm routine activities.
  • Assist with provision of water supply for livestock and caring for equipment’s.
  • Assist with the execution of routine activities in respect of farm infrastructure.
  • Perform all administrative and related functions.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

ANIMAL HEALTH ASSISTANT (X3 POSTS)
SALARY: R193 359 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE: Mopani East Ref No: LDARD 94/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Vhembe West Ref No: LDARD 95/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognized by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s license (with the exception of people with disabilities).

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • 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: Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA and Matlou MT Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) (015) 811 1189
Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007.

DRIVER OPERATOR (X2 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Towoomba Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 96/6/2025 (X1 Post)
: Mara Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 97/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s license as well as a PrDP (Goods and Passengers) and an operating certificate.
  • A minimum of Five (5) years’ driving and operating specialized equipment experience.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Knowledge of driving and operating specialized equipment.
  • Communication Skills.
  • Ability to operate the equipment.
  • Ability to read and write.
  • Good eyesight.
  • Teamwork.
  • Physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instructions for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles.
  • Interpret and follow operating manuals, maintenance manuals and service charts.

DUTIES:

  • Operate specialized equipment.
  • Load and offload goods/equipment.
  • Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects.
  • Keep log sheets of vehicles and machinery.
  • Application of safety and precautionary measures.
  • Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment.
  • Grading of gravel roads and re-ravelling/shoulder maintenance.
  • Render driving services.
  • Transportation of work teams and materials/equipments.
  • Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water).
  • Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and report defects.
  • Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT REF NO: LDARD 98/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Tompi Seleka College

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate (NQF Level 4) qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Knowledge of Library and information science matters; Prescripts and legislation; Procedures and processes; Departmental financial manuals; Public Finance Management Act and Departmental policy and strategy.

Skills and attributes:

  • Organising, Problem solving, Customer care, Good interpersonal relations, Creative thinking, Computer literacy e.g Microsoft Office and internet, Numeracy, Ability to work under pressure, Language proficiency, Communication and Analytic thinking.

    DUTIES:
  • Handle the library administrative and support services and information services.
  • Maintain the library collection.
  • Handle administrative support services.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. Modiba MM (015) 294 3170, 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.

WATER PUMP OPERATOR REF NO: LDARD 99/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Madzivhandila College

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 09/ABET level 4 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Ability to work with engine pump.
  • Knowledge of Operation of water pump.
  • Assistance of general farm aid duties.

DUTIES:

  • Perform routine duties in respect of crop production.
  • Perform general routine activities.
  • Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure.
  • Operating water pump engine.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

HANDYMAN (X4 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Waterberg District Ref No: LDARD 100/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Mopani District Ref No: LDARD 101/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Tompi Seleka College Ref No: LDARD 102/6/2025 (X2 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 09/ABET Level 04 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Knowledge of maintenance tools and equipment.
  • Safety regulations.
  • Communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal relation and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
  • Buildings and related farm infrastructure maintenance experience and knowledge of various types of farm infrastructure and maintenance tools will be an added advantage.
  • Driver`s licence will be an added advantage.

DUTIES:

  • Maintenance of office buildings and furniture.
  • Maintenance of office equipments.

ENQUIRIES: Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324
Tompi Seleka College: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene
PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

TRACTOR DRIVER (X3 POSTS)
SALARY: R163 680 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE: Towoomba Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 103/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Mara Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 104/6/2025 (X1 Post) (Re-advertisement, those applied before need to re-apply)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.
  • A valid driver’s License (Code EC1) with PrDP.
  • A minimum of 01-year appropriate experience.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment.
  • Ability to Operate the Tractor.
  • Basic diesel mechanic skills.
  • Water/Diesel Engine maintenance skills.
  • Knowledge of various types of farm equipment.
  • Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
  • Discing, planting, and harvesting of crop fields. Driving skills.

DUTIES:

  • Loading, transportation and offloading of goods.
  • Refuse removal within the farm.
  • Operation and maintenance of farm machinery, farm equipment, research trails, firebreaks, and access roads.
  • Maintenance of farm infrastructure.
  • Routine inspection on water reservoirs and livestock drinking troughs on farm.
  • Perform routine activities in respect of livestock and general farm activities.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

FARM AID (X11 POSTS)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Tompi Seleka College Ref No: LDARD 105/6/2025 (X3 Posts)
Madzivhandila College Ref No: LDARD 106/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Mara Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 107/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Towoomba Research Centre Ref No: LDARD 108/6/2025 (X3 Posts)
Haartebees Ref No: LDARD 109/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies and Skills:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy.
  • Able to read and write.
  • Communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal relation and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
  • Knowledge of various types of farm activities will be an added advantage.

DUTIES:

  • Perform routine activities in respect of crop production.
  • Perform routine activities in respect of livestock.
  • Perform general routine activities.
  • Perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

GENERAL WORKER (REDLINE GATE/GUARD/FENCE PATROLER (X17 POSTS)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Vhembe Far North Ref No: LDARD 110/6/2025 (X8 Posts)
Vhembe Central Ref No: LDARD 111/6/2025 (X5 Posts)
Vhembe East Ref No: LDARD 112/6/2025 (X3 Posts)
Mopani North Ref No: LDARD 113/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognized by SAQA.
  • No experience required.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • 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 Movement of cloven hooved animals.
  • Stop, register, and search vehicle from the redline area.
  • Check meat, dairy product, dung, grass, hides, skins, etc.
  • Confiscate all product listed in (ii) above.
  • Open and close the gate.
  • Report confiscated products to the supervisor for further attention.
  • Conduct fence patrol.
  • Routine check of the redline fence.
  • Repair of fence breakage.
  • Trace animal track along the redline fence.
  • Clear bushes along the redline fence.
  • Control over quarantined animals.
  • Check permit for animal quarantined.
  • Liaise with the Animal Health Technician for inspection.
  • Keep records.
  • Keep permits register.
  • Keep register for quarantined animals.
  • Keep register for vehicle movement.

ENQUIRIES: Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007.
Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189

GROUNDSMAN: FARM MANAGEMENT REF NO: LDARD 114/6/2025 (X1 POST)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Towoomba Research Centre

REQUIREMENTS:

  • ABET Level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.
  • No experience required.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Able to read and write;
  • Knowledge of cleaning services;
  • Communication skills;
  • Good interpersonal relations;
  • Report writing skills.

DUTIES:

  • Cleaning of yard.
  • Sweeping.
  • Removing unwanted weeds and shrubs.
  • Removing weeds and papers.
  • Pruning of trees and flowers.
  • Watering of flowers and trees and decoration.

ENQUIRIES: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294
3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 115/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune South Central Ref No: LDARD 116/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 117/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 118/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Vhembe East Ref No: LDARD 119/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Mopani District Ref No: LDARD 120/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • ABET level 2 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy.
  • Able to read and write.
  • Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles.
  • Ability to operate basic garden equipment and machinery.
  • Knowledge of maintenance of relevant equipment.
  • Good interpersonal relations
  • Be able to work in a team.
  • Be able to perform manual work.
  • Show commitment and loyalty.
  • Must be punctual, productive and show good behaviour towards customers
  • Communication skills.

DUTIES:

  • Perform general assistant work.
  • 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: Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324
Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000
Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) 811 1189

CLEANER (X11 POSTS)
SALARY: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE: Waterberg District Ref No: LDARD 121/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Vhembe East Ref No: LDARD 122/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Vhembe District Ref No: LDARD 123/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Vhembe Far North Ref No: LDARD 124/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 125/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Capricorn Northwestern Ref No: LDARD 126/6/2025 (01 Post)
Mopani District Ref No: LDARD 127/6/2025 (X2 Posts)
Mopani East Ref No: LDARD 128/6/2025 (X1 Post)
Sekhukhune District Ref No: LDARD 129/6/2025 (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 10 or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA.

Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy.
  • Able to read and write.
  • Communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal relations and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles.
  • Knowledge of cleaning products/materials and equipment.
  • 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 behaviour towards customers.
  • Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle.
  • Health and safety measures.
  • Working procedures in respect of working environment.

DUTIES:

  • Cleaning of offices, storerooms, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms.
  • Dust and take out waste and provide 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: Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324
Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Ms. Moeti M Tel No: (015) 632 8619
Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA, Matlou MT, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or Tel No: (015) (015) 811 1189
Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000

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 and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.

For Head office: Polokwane, LDARD, Mokopane Laboratory, Makhado Laboratory; Towoomba Research Centre; Mara Research Centre; Haartebees; Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of 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 Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826.

Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered 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 delivered 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 delivered 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 Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

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CLOSING DATE: 01 August 2025

NOTE: It is compulsory for the applicant to complete all the mandatory fields of the E-recruitment System. Once all the fields in an 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 Regulation, 2016, as amended, failure to do so will results 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 I’ 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?” can 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 you are not in possession of such registration.
Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & 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 the section).

The application must include only 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 date.

The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on 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 we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby 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 3 of 2000 By virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial checks and security vetting.

Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. As per DPSA directive on human resources management and development for public service professionalization volume 1, “All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment”.

Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised posts.

The employment decision shall be made by the Employment Equity Plan for the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

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