DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: KWAZULU-NATAL
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
employer and is committed to the promotion of diversity and equity in employment. Women and people
living with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. The Department of Agriculture and Rural
Development reserves the right not to fill any advertised post. Invited candidates will attend interviews at
their own cost due to budgetary constraints.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment
system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically
will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented
in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement.
All applications must be addressed to the Acting Head of Department and for
reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4
Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245.
All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand
delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street,
Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Applicants may also submit their completed
and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email
addresses: kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with
SSC OR kznjobsnorth@kzndard.gov.za for reference numbers starting with
NSC.
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026
NOTE : Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications
on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use the New Z83 form which is effective
from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at
www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a
comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is
completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to
disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other
related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following
the communication from Human Resources.
Applicants may also visit any one
of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff
will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You
can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at
www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with the above
instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.
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All shortlisted
candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on
the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity
(ethical conduct) assessment. If you have not been contacted within three (3)
months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your
application was unsuccessful.
OTHER POSTS
POST 15/96 : ARTISAN GRADE A/B/C (DIESEL MECHANIC) REF NO: SSC10/2026
SALARY : R253 341 per annum, (OSD)
R297 249 per annum, (OSD)
R345 342 per annum, (OSD)
CENTRE : Cedara Research Farm
REQUIREMENTS : A suitable Trade Test Certificate (Diesel Mechanics) and a valid driver’s licence.
Experience: Completion of trade test and apprenticeship. Knowledge:
Technical analysis. Knowledge of safety and legal requirements. Production
process and specifications. Public Service Regulations. Labour Relations Act.
Occupational Health and Safety Act. Skills: Technical: Technical analysis,
computer-aided technical applications, legal compliance, technical report
writing, production, process knowledge and skills. Generic: Problem solving
and analysis, decision making, teamwork, analytical skills, creativity, selfmanagement, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer,
planning and organizing.
DUTIES : Produce designs. Render production services. Conduct repairs and
maintenance. Perform administrative and related functions. Maintain expertise
relevant to the field of work.
ENQUIRIES : Mr AJ Kent Tel No: (033) 355 9192
POST 15/97 : GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CLERK (X3 POSTS)
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Harry Gwala District, UGu District and Zululand District:
Ref No: SSC11/2026 (Harry Gwala and UGu Districts)
Ref No: NSC04/2026 (Zululand District)
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric) and a valid driver’s
licence. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge: Office
administration. Batho Pele principles. Public Service Act, Public Service
Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations.
Departmental HRM and HRD Policies. Skills: Time management, decision
making, planning, organising, communication (written and verbal),
interpersonal relations, computer, report writing, analytical, telephone
etiquette, innovative.
DUTIES : Render general clerical support services. Provide stores administration
services. Provide Human Resource support services. Provide financial
administration support services. Provide transport and asset support services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms DDS Zulu Tel No: (039) 834 7600 (Harry Gwala District)
Ms MP Gwala Tel No: (039) 682 2045 (UGu District)
Mr MD Dlamini Tel No: (035) 874 9006 (Zululand District)
POST 15/98 : FINANCE CLERK (REVENUE CONTROL) REF NO: SSC12/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Head Office – Cedara
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric). Experience: No
experience required. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, knowledge of Basic Accounting System (BAS), Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Financial Regulations, Batho
Pele Principles, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental Policies
and SOP’s. Skills: Financial Management, computer literacy (MS Office),
communication (written and verbal), leadership, problem solving, change
management, presentation, interpersonal relations.
DUTIES : Receive and deposit state money. Maintain revenue registers. Batch receipts.
Render petty cash services. Perform administrative and related functions.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Seethal Tel No: (033) 355 9127
POST 15/99 : SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CLERK (BIDS ADMINISTRATION
SERVICES REF NO: SSC13/2026
SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Head Office – Cedara
REQUIREMENTS : A Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric). Experience: No
experience required. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public
Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act,
Employee and Performance Management System, Basic Conditions of
Employment Act, KZN Provincial Supply Chain Policy Framework, SCM
Practices and Procedures, Promotion of Access to Information Act, National
Treasury Regulations and Provincial Treasury Practices Notes. Skills:
language, presentation, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, computer,
planning and organising, financial management, time management, report
writing, problem solving, communication, project management, people
management, relationship management, decision making, self-disciplined and
the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
DUTIES : Provide administrative support services. Coordinate and attend site briefing
meetings. Facilitate the closing and pre-screening of BIDS. Safekeeping of
documents. Attend to general enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr BR Dube Tel No: (033) 355 9185
POST 15/100 : DRIVER/MESSENGER REF NO: NSC05/2026
SALARY : R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRES : Owen Sithole College of Agriculture – Empangeni
REQUIREMENTS : A Grade 10 qualification or 7 – 12 months’ relevant experience and a valid
driver’s licence. Knowledge: Knowledge of the procedures to operate a vehicle,
knowledge of the prescripts for the correct utilization of a motor vehicle,
knowledge of the procedures to ensure that the vehicle is maintained properly,
knowledge of cities/towns in which the function will be performed, knowledge
of the procedures to perform messenger functions and routine office support
functions like registry functions and making photocopies. Skills:
Communication, good inter-personal relations, planning, organising and time
management.
DUTIES : Render driving services. Conduct routine maintenance on allocated vehicle.
Render clerical support / messenger service. Render auxiliary services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MK Shakwane Tel No: (035) 795 1345
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