Hot Jobs at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

key Performance Areas

• Overall management of Agro Ecological Zone and activities.
• Manage provision of extension services. 
• Manage the provision of information to farmers in relation to agriculture. 
• Facilitate access of services to farmers.
• Mobilization and linkages of farmers, communities and other stakeholders. 
• Manage the identification and need analysis for agricultural enterprise. 
• Manage crop and animal production services. 
• Manage provision of Rural Development facilitation and support services. 
• Establishment and management of departmental structures to support and manage supply chain, state assets, expenditure, budget and human resources. 
• Manage agricultural relationships among targeted interest groups and key stakeholders in the local wards.
•  Analyse Agro-economic conditions of the Agro Ecological Zone for effective intervention strategy development.
• Evaluate feasibility of agricultural projects and attract agricultural investment into the Agro Ecological Zone.
• Evaluate policy and strategic interventions at local projects level and provide consistent advice to District Director, Chief Director, HOD, Councilors, Municipal Managers, Mayor, MEC and LDARD clients. 
• Provide capacity building and training services to farmer.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus NQF level 6 Qualification in Agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• A minimum of three (03) years’ relevant working experience at Junior Management/ Assistant Director level in extension and advisory services. 
• Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• To render administrative support services in the research centre.
•  Render financial administration services.
• Handle office support services. 
• Handle information management services. 
• Render human resource management and development services. 
• Provide transformation services. 
• Supervise subordinates and utilise resources (human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.?

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate undergraduate (NQF level 6) qualification in National Diploma / Public Administration / Human Resource management as recognized by SAQA.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in administration / clerical.

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key Performance Areas

• Provide leadership and allocate responsibilities ties to the extension and advisory personnel in the service center. 
• Ensure the provision of institutional and technical support to all Agricultural programmes. 
• Ensure technical support to poverty alleviation programmes, food, security, youth, disabled, woman, emerging and commercial farmers. 
• Monitoring and evaluation of extension and advisory personnel (All personnel in service centre) in relation to the planned programmes. 
• Coordinates linkages with stakeholders.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 7 in Agriculture/ Crop Production or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. 
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience at Supervisory level in Extension and Advisory Services. 
• Compulsory registration with a professional body (e.g. SACNASP). 
• A Valid driver's license (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Assist Sustainable Resource Management engineering officials in the execution of their duties.
• Support Engineering Officials with engineering duties. 
• Support the Engineering Official with the training of interns. 
• Office Administration.

Prerequisites

• Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 3) or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• No experience is required. 

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key Performance Areas

• To administer knowledge management programmes. 
• Facilitate the implementation and practices of Knowledge and Information Management (KIM). 
• Facilitate effective KM processes, practices and platforms to improve access to knowledge & information. 
• Foster/promote and stimulate innovation. 
• Provide administrative support services

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF Level 6 in Information Studies/ Public Management/Administration as recommended by SAQA. 
•  A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Knowledge and Information Management. 
• Valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Maintenance of grounds and gardens. 
• Maintenance and safekeeping of gardening equipment. 
• Cleaning and maintenance of laboratory equipment and stores. 
• Removing garbage and empty boxes. 
• Moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Cleaning of laboratory service vehicles.
• Assist in receiving stock and goods.
• Reporting of losses/damages to equipment.

Prerequisites

• Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience is required.

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key Performance Areas

• To provide governance and compliance services. 
• Conduct Compliance inspections. 
• Quality assure and consolidate responses on queries raised by AGSA and internal audit. 
• Coordinate requests from AGSA and internal audit. 
• Consolidated action plan templates. 
• Conduct follow-up and monitor implementation of resolutions by auditees. 
• Coordinate compliance monitoring tools and submit to Provincial Treasury

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an Appropriate undergraduate (NQF level 6) qualification in Internal auditing/auditing and financial management as recognised by SAQA. 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Governance and Compliance Management. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities)

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key Performance Areas

• Operate specialized equipment. 
• Load and offload goods/equipment. 
• Inspection and maintenance of equipment and report defects. 
• Keep log sheets of vehicles and machineries. 
• Application of safety and precautionary measures. 
• Cleaning and lubrication of machinery equipment. 
• Grading of gravel roads and re-ravelling/shoulder maintenance. 
• Render driving services. 
• Transportation of work teams and materials/equipments. 
• Detect and repair minor mechanical problems on the vehicles and take steps to have it repaired (check level and condition of oil, fuel, tyres and water). 
• Inspection of the vehicles/equipment and report defects. 
• Complete vehicle logbook, trip authorization for the vehicle.

Prerequisites

• NQF level 3 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• A driver’s licence Code EC and operating certificate (PDP) (with exception of people with disabilities)

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key Performance Areas

• To render data capturing services. 
• Transcription of data from source documents and verification. 
• Maintain accurate and up to date records on the system for authenticity. 
• Update monthly project performance data i.e expenditure and outputs.
• Ensure that confidentiality of collected and stored data is maintained. 
• To accurately capture data from available records into the required formats e.g. databases, table, spreadsheet and EPWP Reporting System. 
• Verify query missing data and errors observed during data entry. 
• Review and validate all data from the records. 
• Submit data. 
• Make regular backups of data. 
• Update registers and statistics. 
• Keep and maintain records and files. 
• Ensure records and files are properly sorted and secured. 
• Provide information to components

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• No experience is required.

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key Performance Areas

• Apply chemical crop protection. 
• Soil cultivation and preparation. 
• Irrigation of crops. 
• Care for sick livestock. 
• Dipping, vaccination and dosing. 
• Count livestock daily. 
• Tending of crops/orchards/vineyards.
• Cleaning of facilities and disposal of farm waste materials. 
• Firefighting and prevention. 
• Maintain windmills and water supply system.

Prerequisites

• Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.

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key Performance Areas

• Coordinate animal health regulatory support services in terms of the Animal Health Disease Act. 
• Manage the detection, prevention, eradication and control of controlled and noticeable diseases and zoonosis. 
• Manage the support service to the State Veterinarian with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement. 
• Sample collection and law enforcement.
• Manage extension services on animal health to animal owners. 
• Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render efficient and effective animal health support service. 
• Perform administrative related functions.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 6 in Animal Health as recognised by SAQA and current proof of registration with South African Veterinary Council. 
• Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). 
• A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience in Animal Health.

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key Performance Areas

• Farm patrol. 
• Arrest of poachers and trespassers. 
• Searching and dismantling of snares. 
• Searching for the missing animals. 
• Crime prevention. 
• Culling of animals and maintenance of farm infrastructures like fences. 
• Guarding of farm assets and control of veld fires

Prerequisites

• Grade 10 / ABET / AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• Firearm competency and licence. 
• Farm work experience and knowledge of various types of farm activities will be an added advantage. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities) will be an added advantage.

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key Performance Areas

• To perform routine manual farming activities. 
• Control over Movement of cloven hooved animals. 
• Stop, register, and search vehicle from the redline area. 
• Check meat, dairy product, dung, grass, hides, skins, etc. 
• Confiscate all product listed in (ii) above. 
• Open and close the gate. 
• Report confiscated products to the supervisor for further attention.
• Conduct fence patrol. 
• Routine check of the redline fence.
• Repair of fence breakage. 
• Trace animal track along the redline fence. 
• Clear bushes along the redline fence. 
• Control over quarantined animals. 
• Check permit for animal quarantined. 
• Liaise with the Animal Health Technician for inspection. 
• Keep records. 
• Keep permits register. 
• Keep register for quarantined animals. 
• Keep register for vehicle movement.

Prerequisites

• Grade 10/ABET/AET or equivalent qualification. 
• Security qualification will be an added advantage. 
• No experience is required.

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key Performance Areas

• Operating of photocopy machine. 
• Keeping record of copies made. 
• Scanning of documents. 
• Safekeeping and minor maintenance photocopier machine. 
• Report defects.

Prerequisites

• ABET L4 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• No experience is required. 

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key Performance Areas

• Manage animal disease control in the Local Agricultural offices.
• Management of Veterinary Services personnel and resources in the Local Agricultural offices. 
• Formulation and implementation of disease control strategies and policies in the Local Agricultural Offices.
• Monitor and evaluate disease control strategies in the Local Agricultural Offices.
• Manage animal identification in the Local Agricultural Offices. 
• Liaison with other role players

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Veterinary medicine (BVSc) and current registration with the South African Veterinary Council.
•  A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). 

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key Performance Areas

• To facilitate the implementation of strategic planning and policy coordination. 
• Facilitate the development of strategic, business and operational planning.
• Facilitate, consolidate and submit organizational performance reports. 
• Alignment of strategic, business and operational planning.
• Facilitate the development, coordination and implementation of policies.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF 6 qualification in Public Management/ Public Administration as recognised by SAQA. 
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in Strategic Planning and Policy Coordination. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Assist to implement disease control measures. 
• Assist to improve animal health through biosecurity, vaccination and surveillance for disease and treatment of animals. 
• Assist in collecting specimen, examination and dispatch samples of animal diseases. 
• Assist in the provision of extension services on animal health to animal owners.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. 
• No experience required. 
• A valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities). 

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key Performance Areas

• To promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 
• Provide technical support for organised agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders and assist in planning, advice, and aftercare support. 
• Promote sustainable production of agricultural products. 
• Determine the research needs of the area.
•  Establish and enhance the relationship with clients (internal and external) stakeholders.
•  Provide continuous support to ensure sustained production and quality improvement. 
• Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development. 
• Conduct farmers’ days, demonstrations, and information days to the farming communities. 
• Conduct situational analysis to identify the real needs and facilitate the implementation of best practices and technology. 
• Empower and build capacity of producers and commodity groups to ensure self-reliance.
•  Provide advice on various subjects like crop production. 
• Establish networks and linkages with all stakeholders, keep relevant databases up to date, such as famers’ database.
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. 
• Keep up to date with regard to applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, and advisory technology services. Implement programmes such as CASP, Letsema, Land care.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an NQF Level 8 minimum qualification in agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
•  No experience required. 
• Compulsory registration with a South African Council Natural Scientific Professions National professional body (SACNASP) or other applicable and recognised statutory body. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Loading, transportation and offloading of goods. 
• Refuse removal within the farm.
• Operation and maintenance of farm machinery, farm equipment, research trails, firebreaks, and access roads. 
• Maintenance of farm infrastructure. 
• Routine inspection on water reservoirs and livestock drinking troughs on farm.
• Perform routine activities in respect of livestock and general farm activities.

Prerequisites

• Grade 10/ABET/AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA (equivalent qualification in diesel mechanics as recognised by SAQA will be an added advantage).
•  A minimum 3 years’ experience in operation of farm machinery and maintenance of water infrastructure. 
• A valid driver’s License (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• To facilitate the certification of animals and animal products for export and import. 
• Manage the development, audit and implementation of export standards. 
• Ensure facilitation of the export of animals and animal products. 
• Facilitate stakeholder relations. 
• Perform all administrative and related functions. 
• Overall manage, lead and coordinate the activities related to Export Control in the Districts. 
• Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective export control service

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus NQF 8 qualification BVMCH / BVSC Degree or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Registration with the SAVC. 
• A minimum of three (03) years’ relevant working experience in Export and Import trade facilitation. 
• Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities)

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key Performance Areas

• Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures. 
• Provide strategic leadership and direction.
• Lead, coordinate, and develop scientific models and regulatory frameworks. 
• Research and development. Manage scientific research to improve expertise. Publish and present research findings (results). Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application. 
• Financial Management. Allocate, monitor, control expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline-related programmes and projects; and asset management.
•  People management. Manage the development, motivation and utilization of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent knowledge base for the continued success of scientific services according to organizational needs and requirements. 
• Manage staff key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives. 
• Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to sound risk management practice and organizational requirements. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives e.g. short-term assignments and secondments within and across operations, in support of individual development plans, operational requirements and return on investment. Continuously monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Facilitate and liaise with structures/stakeholders on scientific matters

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus MSc degree in Horticulture or relevant qualification or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• A minimum of 6 years relevant scientific experience after BSc qualification. 
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a professional. 
• Valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Render technical services.
• Perform administrative and related functions.  
• Research and development.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Engineering or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• Three years post qualification technical experience. 
• Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician. 
• Valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities.

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key Performance Areas

• Application of relevant acts and legislation in ward, district, province and country wide such as Animal Disease Act, its regulations, protocols, control measures and eradication schemes. 
• Perform the following duties for disease control purposes: Inspections, Eradication Schemes, Disease Control Campaigns, Surveys. 
• Facilitate training, mentorship and extension opportunities to farmers and do clinical work. 
• Perform administrative responsibilities regarding line function administrative issues in area of responsibility. 
• Render support service to the State Veterinarian and Control Animal Health with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Animal Health or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. No experience required. 
• A paid-up registration with the South African Veterinary Council as Animal Health Technician. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• Manage and control the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation (including farm plans, surveying, irrigation schemes, pump houses, dams, soil conservation works, in roads, implements, sterilisation plants etc.) in compliance with relevant legislation. 
• Management technical support of infrastructure, irrigation and mechanisation projects. 
• Render a technical advisory service to stakeholders. 
• Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies, and new developments in the subject field. 
• Perform administrative and related functions

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma or bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technician. 
• 06 years’ appropriate experience. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities).

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key Performance Areas

• To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development. 
• Assist in demonstrations of farming methods, to ensure efficient utilisation of resources like soil, water, veld, money and others. 
• Assist in organising farmers’ days, information sessions, etc. 
• Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment and the development of farm business plans. 
• Source technical and functional input from specialists as required by producers. 
• Assist in providing clients with information concerning financial assistance. 
• To assist in providing technical support on all agricultural projects, food security initiatives and land development support programmes and assist with planning, advice, facilitation of training and after-care. 
• Assist in identification and mobilise interest groups to form entities or institutions. 
• Assist in organising meetings to identify training needs. 
• Assist to facilitate capacity building and provide aftercare. 
• Assist in facilitating the development and implementation of business plans. 
• Assist to establish and revive inactive projects. 
• Assist in establishing and maintaining home gardens. 
• To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnership with relevant agricultural approach and partnership with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture. 
• Assist in gathering and analysing relevant information to assist with identification of problem areas and prioritisation thereof, e.g., conduct extension surveys. 
• Conduct planning meetings. 
• Assist to facilitate the establishment of cooperatives, farmer’s associations, interest groups etc. 
• To assist in the promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products. 
• Facilitate the identification of real and perceived needs. 
• Establish structures to address the needs identified. 
• Assist in building capacity of clients to enable them to fulfil their own needs. 
• Assist in providing inputs for the implementation of best practice, technologies, and latest trends. 
• Support the implementation of programs. 
• Assist in evaluating the success / effectiveness of production systems. 
• Provide continuous support to ensure sustained production. 
• Provide administrative and related functions. 
• Study technological advances and best practices to enable him / her to perform the extension function according to the required standards. 
• Keep the relevant database up to date (including a register of farms within area of operation). 
• Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. 
• Comply with the Public Service prescripts, departmental policies, procedures, technologies, and new developments to be able to render efficient and effective extension services. 
• Safe keeping of physical assets (where applicable).

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Agriculture majoring in Crop Production / Animal Production or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. 
• Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). 
• No Experience Required. 
• Valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).