DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, LAND & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS: FARM AID (X10 POSTS)
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, LAND & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
DARDLEA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote
representivity in DARDLEA through the filling of posts. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
No Payment of any kind is required when applying for these positions.
APPLICATIONS : Applications must be submitted online through the link: erecruitment.mpg.gov.za, A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).
CLOSING DATE : 05 May 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from
the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not
be considered.
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. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at
a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Senior Management Service and Deputy Directors posts will be
subjected to competency assessment. Correspondence will be limited to
shortlisted candidates only.
The successful candidate will be expected to enter
into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of
appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your
application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of
the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive
results of the security clearance process.
The Department is committed to
providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line
with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation
applicable in the Public Service.
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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 13/295 : FARM AID II REF NO: DARDLEA/ 2026/04/13 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Athole Research Farm
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent Skills And Competencies: Basic reading and writing
skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work independently and as part
of a team. Ability to execute physical and manual tasks. Ability to operate
cleaning and gardening equipment and machinery. Basic equipment
maintenance skills.
DUTIES : Physical, manual execution of various tasks such as: fencing, maintenance of
infrastructure, implements, gardens, preparation of lands, haymaking, etc.
Assist in loading, offloading and stacking of feeds, fertilizers and hay. Assist in
maintenance of fences. Assist in making fire breaks. Assist in firefighting when
necessary. Work overtime when required. Assist in milling and mixing licks and
feeds. Have to work weekends when required. Assist in lying on water to
drinking troughs. Assist in moving of livestock between camps.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N.E Hlatshwayo at 072 032 7056 or Ms. K.L Mdlalose at 076 235 7030
POST 13/296 : FARM AID II REF NO: DARDLEA/ 2026/04/14 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : Nooitgedacht ADC
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10 or equivalent Skills And Competencies: Basic reading and writing
skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work independently and as part
of a team. Ability to execute physical and manual tasks. Ability to operate
cleaning and gardening equipment and machinery. Basic equipment
maintenance skills.
DUTIES : Physical, manual execution of various tasks such as: fencing, maintenance of
infrastructure, implements, gardens, preparation of lands, haymaking, etc.
Assist in loading, offloading and stacking of feeds, fertilizers and hay. Assist in
maintenance of fences. Assist in making fire breaks. Assist in firefighting when
necessary. Work overtime when required. Assist in milling and mixing licks and
feeds. Have to work weekends when required. Assist in lying on water to
drinking troughs. Assist in moving of livestock between camps.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. N.E Hlatshwayo at 072 032 7056 or Ms. K.L Mdlalose at 076 235 7030
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