DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT: GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: 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. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged 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; Towoomba Research Station, Mara Research
Station; 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.
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.
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.
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.
CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)
NOTE : It is compulsory for the applicant to complete all the mandatory fields of the Erecruitment 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 reappointment 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 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”. Note: Shortlisted
candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) 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 panel will recommend
candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in
compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic
managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency
Assessment tool.
In order to ensure that potential SMS members have a
background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further
requirement for appointment at SMS level will be a successful completion of
the Senior Management pre-entry certificate/programme as endorsed by the
National School of Governance (NSC) with effect from 01st April 2020. This is
a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for
appointments at SMS level. The link for the completion of the SMS pre-entry
certificate is as follows: https://www.thensg.qov.za/training-course/sms-preentry-programme/. All short-listed candidates will be required to have
completed the pre-entry SMS certificate and submit such upon appointment.
Failure to comply with the above requirements will results in the disqualification
of the application.
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 based on 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 01/177 : GENERAL WORKER (X6 POSTS)
SALARY : R138 486 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE Capricorn East Ref No: LDARD 43/11/2025 (X1 Post): Re-advert
Mara Research Station Ref No: LDARD 44/11/2025 (X1 Post)
Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 45/11/2025 (X2 Posts) Re-advert
Sekhukhune South Central (Ref No: LDARD 46/11/2025 (X1 Post) Re-advert
Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 47/11/2025 (X1 Post) Re-advert
REQUIREMENTS : Grade ABET/AET 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. Cleaning of government vehicles.
ENQUIRIES : Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Mr. Masera TN
Tel No: (015) 632 8625 or Ms. Maredi BR (015) 632 8610.
Mara Research Station: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothapo
RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.
Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA
Tel No: (014) 713 298/1077
Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA, Ms. Lepulana S or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel
No: (015) 632 7000
