DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: GENERAL WORKER, AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER

POST 14/01 : AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER REF. NO.: 3/3/1/22/2026 (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Genetics Resources

SALARY: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)

CENTER: Gauteng: Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)

The applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience.

Plant seeds and seedlings for evaluation of new plant varieties in terms of the Plant Breeders Rights Act and Plant Improvement Act. Plant seeds/seedlings in seedling trays/plant bags/pots in the greenhouse/field. Group seedling trays according to randomization. Spray insecticide/fungicide in the greenhouse. Apply fertilizers in the field. Plant seeds in identified rows in the field. Re-insert plant markets in the trial field. Label plant markets for trade and post control, 4 seedling trays/field trials. Provide administrative and technical services for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (DUS) evaluations.

Monitor and provide a report of trials. Count the number of plants per row in trials. Take measurements of plants/plant parts of selected varieties. Record measurements in the relevant UPOV datasheet. Maintain the filling system. Mark labeled packets, harvest, and trash selected material. Operate the irrigation system. Process the seed of standard varieties. Retrieve seeds of identified varieties from the cold store. Weigh the seed and divide the seed into seed packets. Label seed packets (variety, denomination, trial number, and row number). Randomize seeds. Distribute seed packets as needed (e.g., for cold rooms, greenhouses, and field trials). Assist with general maintenance of the farm. Routine activities in respect of crop production. Cleaning of buildings and stores. Maintenance of irrigation systems. Maintenance of the farmyard.

ENQUIRIES: Mr S.J Ndlazi Tel. Nos.: (012) 319 6086 / 076 460 4582

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or by email ASOrecruit22@nda.gov.za

NOTE: EE Target: Colored and White Males and African Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 14/02 : FARM AID REF NO: 3/3/1/23/2026 (X3 POSTS) Directorate: Genetics Resources

SALARY: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE: Gauteng: Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)

The applicant must be in possession of an NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2/3 certificate or equivalent). No experience is required.

Perform general activities in respect of crop production through inter alia the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. cleaning, hoeing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection, e.g., operate a knapsack sprayer. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing, and storing farm produce. Tending of crops / orchards / vineyards, e.g., pruning, weeding, etc.

Perform general activities, which would include, inter alia, the following: Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Maintain equipment, e.g., cleaning. Oiling. Sharpening etc. Firefighting and prevention. Loading / off-loading of farm supplies. Perform general activities in respect of infrastructure, which would include, inter alia, the following: Maintain fences, shade houses, and greenhouses. Maintain irrigation and water supply systems.

ENQUIRIES: Mr BM Maroga, Tel No: (012) 319 6086.

APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or by email to FArecruit23@nda.gov.za.

NOTE: EE Target: African Females and Persons with Disabilities.

TRADESMAN AID

POST 14/03 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO 3/3/1/24/2026 (X2 POSTS) Directorate: Animal Health

SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02), (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Hectorspruit

ABET/Basic Education. No experience required. Job-Related Knowledge: Repair and maintenance, and patrol roads. Firefighting. Signs of animal disease. Animal tracking. Job-Related Skills: Basic numeracy skills and basic literacy skills. Work overtime and during weekends. Exposure to wild animals. Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Repair breakages and replace stolen sections of fence. Remove trees, weeds and tall grasses along the fence and patrol roads and apply herbicides as required. Maintenance and repair of the patrol road and drainage trenches. Firefighting and prevention of fire along the fence. Prevent/deter transboundary movement of animal diseases. Daily patrol and inspection of the disease control fence for breakages. Quarantine all illegal animals. Safe disposal of carcasses found along the fence. Daily patrol of gates on the disease control fences. Care for quarantined livestock.

Maintenance and safeguarding of departmental assets and consumables. Safekeeping of fencing materials and equipment. Maintenance of fencing equipment. Cleaning the storeroom and office. Wash the departmental car. Communicate and report unwanted activities in the boundary area. Liaison with the local community, farmers, and security cluster. Routine feedback to the supervisor. Immediate reporting of illegal movement of animals or signs of animal disease to the supervisor. Reporting of illegal non-animal-related activities to the security cluster. 5

ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Motsisi at 072 198 5067

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email TMArecruit24@nda.gov.za.

NOTE : EE Target: Colored, Indian, and White Males and African, Colored, and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 14/04 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO 3/3/1/25/2026 (X3 POSTS) Directorate: Animal Health

SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Limpopo: Phalaborwa

ABET/Basic Education. No experience required. Job-Related Knowledge: Repair and maintenance and patrol roads. Firefighting. Signs of animal disease. Animal tracking. Job-Related Skills: Basic numeracy skills and basic literacy skills. Work overtime and during weekends. Exposure to wild animals. Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Repair breakages and replace stolen sections of fence. Remove trees, weeds, and tall grasses along the fence and patrol roads and apply herbicides as required. Maintenance and repair of the patrol road and drainage trenches. Firefighting and prevention of fire along the fence.

Prevent/deter transboundary movement of animal diseases. Daily patrol and inspection of the disease control fence for breakages. Quarantine all illegal animals. Safe disposal of carcasses found along the fence. Daily patrol of gates on the disease control fences.

Care for quarantined livestock. Maintenance and safeguarding of departmental assets and consumables. Safekeeping of fencing materials and equipment. Maintenance of fencing equipment. Cleaning the storeroom and office. Wash the departmental car.

Communicate and report unwanted activities in the boundary area. Liaison with the local community, farmers, and security cluster. Routine feedback to the supervisor. Immediate reporting of illegal movement of animals or signs of animal disease to the supervisor. Reporting of illegal non-animal-related activities to the security cluster.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Lesetja Malebana at 066 0846788

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email TMArecruit25@nda.gov.za

NOTE : EE Target: Colored, Indian, and White Males; and African, Coloured, White Females; and Persons with Disabilities.

POST 14/05 : GENERAL WORKER REF NO: 3/3/1/26/2026 Directorate: Animal Health

SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)

CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Skukuza

ABET/Basic Education. Job-Related Work Experience: Previous experience working with wild and large animals is recommended. Job-Related Knowledge: Public Service Regulation. Procurement procedures. PFMA. Planning and organizing. Cultural diversity. Health and safety. Job-related skills: Good communication skills. Planning, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Interpretation, Analytical, Listening skills. Extended working hours.

Clean relevant workstations and dispose of infectious material. Cleaning of predator cages, stables, and bomas. Removal of bedding and washing floors and walls of animal holding facilities. Maintain biosecurity standards at the workstation. Operating the incinerator, incineration of refuse/waste, and recording the disposal of items. Caring for animals/birds being accommodated and reporting problems. Supplying the correct foodstuffs to animals in quarantine. Rapid reporting of illness.

Daily recording of health parameters. Basic animal husbandry. Maintenance of quarantine grounds/gardens and the perimeter fence. Mowing lawns, trimming edges, and removing vegetation from fences. Removal of waste and foreign objects from premises. Daily inspection of the electric fence to ensure proper functioning. Assisting with clinical work and necropsies. Assist with game capture operations. Carrying implements and equipment. Assist with necropsies and carcass incineration.

ENQUIRIES : Dr Linmarie de Klerk-Lorist Tel No: (013) 735 9082

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email GWrecruit26@nda.gov.za

NOTE : EE Target: Colored, Indian, and White Males and African, Colored, and White Females and Persons with disability.