DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRARIAN REFORM: GENERAL ASSISTANT (X7 POSTS)

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRARIAN REFORM

It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these positions. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of women and people with
disabilities will receive preference.

APPLICATION : Submit Applications Only Via The Provincial E-Recruitment System, Which Is
Available On https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za.

Note: The e-recruitment
system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date.To report technical glitches, for
assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an
email to: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – No
CVs) with your ID Number, your profile email address, and details of the issue.
Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and
08:00-16:00 on Fri). Should you submit your applications/CVs to:
erecruitment@drdar.gov.za and not as specified above – your application will
be regarded as lost and will not be considered.

CLOSING DATE : 09 June 2023

NOTE : It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in
the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be
submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on
internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the
incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered.

Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and
initialled by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form
may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A
fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D
compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and a detailed CV
is required. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a
detailed Curriculum Vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit
certified documents on or before the day of the interview following
communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to
have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability
checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and
criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance
process).

Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge
or computer assessment test. Please note that all applicants for Senior
Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre- Entry
Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG). No
appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry
certificate and submission of proof thereof. The Course is available at 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/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/.

For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website:
www.thensg.gov.za. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following
the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend to generic SMS
competency assessment as mandated by DPSA. The logistics of which will be
communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to
a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make
appointment(s) to the advertised post(s).

Women and people with disabilities
are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented
groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after
the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the
post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to
receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any
response within 3 months, please accept that your application was
unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

POST 18/218 : GENERAL ASSISTANT (X7 POSTS)
SALARY : R125 373 – R145 077 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : O.R. Tambo District (Mthatha – Office Services): – Ref No: DRDAR: 111/05/2023 (X2 Posts)
O.R. Tambo District (Mthatha – Land Use Management – Ref No: DRDAR: 112/05/2023
Dohne (Stutterheim) – Ref No: DRDAR 113/05/2023

Amatole District (Peddie) – Ref No: DRDAR 114/05/2023
Chris Hani District (Lukhanji & Inkwanca Municipality) Ref No: DRDAR: 115/05/2023

Joe Gqabi District (Senqu Municipality) – Ref No: DRDAR 116/05/2023

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an ABET certificate equivalent to Grade Good communication skills. Ability to work shifts including weekends and
public holidays. Be able to work on a rotation basis. Honest and reliable Be in
good health to cope with the physical demands of the position. Be able to work
in a team.

DUTIES : Perform general assistant work: Off and on loading of furniture, equipment, and
any other goods. Cleaning of government vehicles. Cleaning of buildings and
offices. Control access to offices. Safeguard building master and spare keys.
Oversee and prepare boardrooms and lecturer theatres for meetings and
gatherings. Open windows every day for hygiene and infection control
purposes.

Damp and dry dusting. Empty dustbins in all designated areas.
Remove office items/furniture from one area to another for effective cleaning.
Store and safeguard cleaning materials and equipment. Report electrical or
mechanical malfunctioning of cleaning machines and other related equipment.
Requisition and replenish cleaning material as and when required. Remove
and store waste in the designated areas.

ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Ngqwazi / Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040 602 5065 / 5062)
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za

OTHER POST

POST 18/220 : FARM AID (X10 POSTS)
SALARY : R125 373 – R145 077 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Dohne: Ref No: DRDAR: 118/05/2023 (X8 Posts)
Dohne (Cradock): – Ref No: DRDAR: 119/05/2023
Mpofu: – Ref No: DRDAR 120/05/2023

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of an ABET certificate equivalent to Grade Related exposure to farming functions. Candidates will be subjected to competency assessment.

DUTIES : Rendering support necessary for effective operation of a farm.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. M. Ngqwazi / Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040 602 5065 / 5062) e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za

DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT & AGRARIAN REFORM: GENERAL ASSISTANT (X7 POSTS)