DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT – FARM AID
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT – FARM AID
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 17 March 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form,
obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public
Service and Administration (DPSA) website link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest
required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only
be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the
day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being
disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation
report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA
and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The
requirements for appointment at SMS level include the successful completion
of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the NSG.
Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as
endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School
of Government (NSG).
The course is available at the NSG under the name
Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the
following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. No appointment will take place without the successful completion
of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. All shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant
technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by
the Department.
Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection
committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the Department of Public Service
and Administration (DPSA) Directive on the Implementation of Competency
Based Assessments. The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
assessment tools.
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application
before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply
for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that
you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive,
applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3
months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful.
Should, during any stage of the recruitment
process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is
affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or
reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the
recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the
future.Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD through the
filling of posts.
The Department reserves the right not to fill a position.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and
interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted
candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful
candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct
reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted
candidates.
Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any
other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered
during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered
and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment
will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to
positive results of the security clearance process.
The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance
agreement with the Department. All applicants are required to declare any
conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and
directorships that they may be associated with
FARM AID REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/175 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R107 196 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of NQF Level 1 or 2 (Adult Basic Education
and Training Level 2 / 3 Certificate). No experience required. Basic numeracy
skills. Basic literacy skills. Willingness to work extended hours.
DUTIES : Perform general activities in respect of crop production through Inter alia the
following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. cleaning,
hoeing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection e.g. operate a knapsack. Reaping,
grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm produce. Tending of crops /
orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding etc. Perform general activities in
respect of livestock through Inter alia the following:
Care of sick livestock. Dipping, vaccination and dosing. Assist with calving, lambing, hatching etc.
Count livestock. Shepherding, moving, weighing of livestock. Slaughtering and culling. Weighing, milling, mixing of feeds. Stacking and storing of fodder and feeds. Feeding, milking and cleaning of water troughs for livestock. Perform general activities which would include inter alia the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Provide water supply for livestock and farm buildings.
Maintain equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc.
Fire fighting and prevention. Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of
drains. Loading / off loading. Perform general activities in respect of
infrastructure which would include inter alia the following: Maintain and build
roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking troughs, animal housing,
building etc. Maintain windmills and water supply system.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T. Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray or hand
delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001,
for the attention of Human Resource Management
NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
FARM FOREMAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/176
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenbosch)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 1-year
relevant experience required. A valid driver’s licence (Code B). Job related
knowledge: Knowledge of applicable farming methods. Job related skills:
Supervisory skills. Communication skills. Computer skills. Basic financial
management skills. Management skills. Knowledge of project planning.
Willingness to work extended hours.
DUTIES : Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of crop production which
would inter alia include the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and
preparation e.g. cleaning, houghing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection e.g.
operate a knapsack. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm
produce. Daily tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding
etc. Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of livestock which
would inter alia include the following:
Care for sick livestock. Dipping, vaccination and dosing. Assist with calving, lambing, hatching etc. Count
livestock. Shepherding, moving, weighing of livestock. Slaughtering and
culling. Weighing, milling, mixing of feeds. Stacking and storing of fodder and
feeds. Feeding, milking, and cleaning of water troughs for livestock. Oversee
the execution of general routine activities which would inter alia include the
following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Provide water
supply for livestock and farm buildings.
Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Fire fighting and prevention. Opening of springs, troughs and unblocking of drains. Loading / off loading. Oversee the execution of general
routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would include inter alia the
following: Maintain and build roads, fences, pipelines, canals, dams, drinking
troughs, animal housing, building etc. Maintain windmills and water supply
system. Perform all administrative and related functions which would include
inter alia the following: Reports on activities as required. Secure storage of farm
assets. Give inputs for operational planning. Supervise personnel. Assist at
farmers days and comply with the Public Service prescripts and departmental
policies.
ENQUIRIES : Mr T. Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray or hand
delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001,
for the attention of Human Resource Management.
NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and Persons with disabilities are encouraged
to apply.
