TRACTOR DRIVER / OPERATOR (X2 POSTS)- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 21 August 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only a 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 the Senior Management Service (SMS) level
include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry
Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Prior
to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS as endorsed by DPSA which is an
online course, endorsed by the 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 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.
ERRATUM: The position of Senior State Accountant with Ref No:
3/2/1/2023/457 for the Directorate: Financial Accounting: Gauteng (Pretoria)
that was advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 dated 07 July 2023
has reference. The position of Senior State Accountant with Ref No:
3/2/1/2023/457 has been withdrawn. The Department apologies for any
inconvenience caused.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 27/13 : TRACTOR DRIVER / OPERATOR REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/508 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R171 537 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Roodeplaat)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Adult Basic Education and Training
(ABET) Level 3 Certificate (Basic education (literacy and numeracy)). A valid
driver’s licence (Code C1). Minimum of 1-year appropriate experience.
Job related knowledge: Operating a tractor. Farming practices. Operating farm
ground engaging implements e.g. ripper, plough, tiller etc. Job related skills:
Driving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Willing to work
overtime.
DUTIES : Operate a tractor with various implements (such as ploughs, rippers, planters,
crop sprayers etc.) attached to assist with the physical execution of various
general farming activities, through inter alia: Land cultivation. Planting. Tillage.
Harvesting. Transportation of various goods. Mowing of lawn. Application of
pesticides. Application of (chemical) manure / fertilizer. Irrigation and
maintenance. Firefighting. Cleaning of ditches. Fencing activities. Perform
vehicle maintenance and administrative support activities including inter alia
the following: Ensure the safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of
vehicle (e.g. changing tyres, checking water, oil, tyre pressure etc.). Ensure the
safety storage, cleaning and routine maintenance of implements.
Maintain a farm vehicle month end kilometres logbook and report accordingly. Ensure the
timely reporting defects to Mechanical Workshop in order to prevent further
damage. Assist with dispensing and receiving fuel and oils. Perform routine
activities in respect of crop production. Perform routine activities in respect of
infrastructure. Operate a specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling
equipment, excavators etc.) in respect of: Loading and offloading goods.
Repair and maintenance of farm roads. Remove any material, including loading
and carting away.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6425
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known
as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002 or to Agriculture Place, 20
Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.
NOTE : Coloured and Indian Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females
and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
TRACTOR DRIVER / OPERATOR (X2 POSTS)- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
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