Jobs Available at Gauteng Provincial Government

Requirements :

• Matric/ Grade 12 plus and appropriate four-year Degree (NQF level 8) in Agriculture Crop Science or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• 3 years’ relevant scientific advisory experience on crop production, preferably Agronomy.
• Must be registered with a professional body (SACNSP) as an Agricultural Scientist Professional. Must be in possession of a valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• To conduct and facilitate crop production (agronomy) research, assessment, evaluation, development, innovation, ensure the protection and sustainability of resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy. Provide research findings and ensure specialist advice, information, training and guidance by working directly with beneficiaries in collaboration with extension officers and other stakeholders such as Universities and research Institutes.
• Develop and implement Research methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify and consolidate, identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions, monitor and evaluate programme performance and perform scientific functions that require interpretation in the absence of an established framework.
• Provide scientific support and advice. Develop working relations with client base. Create public awareness of the science system and provide scientific data, information and advice on enquires of clients and stakeholder to perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Conduct analysis of scientific data.
• Evaluate, monitor and disseminate data, apply the appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge, formulate proposals and compile reports and develop and customize scientific models. Research and the development on agriculture and Biotechnology, continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures, conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application in both agriculture and biotechnology.
• Generate and disseminate knowledge and information, research, literature studies on science to improve expertise, publish and present research findings (results) and liaise with relevant bodies/ councils on science related matters.
• Human capital development, mentor, train and develop candidate scientist and others to promote skills and knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice, supervise scientific work and Processes.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate 4-year Degree (NQF Level 8) in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.
• Registration with the SACNASP or relevant professional body.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in Agricultural Extension is required. Must have a valid driver’s license (code B). 

Duties :

• To provide scientific, technical and practical information to the farmers in order to maximise their ability to produce in different commodities with focus on animal or crop production. The extension practitioner will work with beneficiary groups (farmers), facilitating their development as a group or individuals, assisting them to develop their capacity and become self-sufficient through agricultural production.
• Contribute to the implementation of extension and advisory services programme. Provision of training to farmers (accredited and non-accredited). Participate in the development of farmers through CASP and Ilima/Letsema Programmes. Facilitation and coordination with other stakeholders (internal and external).
• Provide continuous support to ensure sustainable production and improvement; Establish and enhance the relationship with clients and (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Perform administrative related functions, keep up to date with the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective extension service

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a 3-year bachelor’s degree/B Tech degree in Agriculture/Extension /Crop (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA.
• Must be registered with SACNASP or relevant professional body
• .0- 2 years’ experience in Agricultural Extension is required. Must be in possession of a valid drivers’ licence.

Duties :

• Contribute to the implementation of the food security programmes of GDARD. Provide training and extension and advisory services to food security project beneficiaries. Facilitate and coordinate with other stakeholders in the implementation of food security projects.
• Perform any other activity relevant to the project, as assigned by the supervisor/manager. Conduct educational programmes that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity. Present/organize farmers days conduct information sessions.
• Constant farm visits for impact assessment. Source inputs from specialists as required. Provide scientific and technical inputs as required by departmental staff.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate 4-year Degree (NQF Level 8) in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.
• Registration with the SACNASP or relevant professional body.
• 0 - 2 years’ experience in Agricultural Extension is required. Must have a valid driver’s license (code B). 

Duties :

• To provide scientific, technical and practical information to the farmers in order to maximise their ability to produce in different commodities with focus on animal or crop production. The extension practitioner will work with beneficiary groups (farmers), facilitating their development as a group or individuals, assisting them to develop their capacity and become self-sufficient through agricultural production.
• Contribute to the implementation of extension and advisory services programme. Provision of training to farmers (accredited and non-accredited). Participate in the development of farmers through CASP and Ilima/Letsema Programmes. Facilitation and coordination with other stakeholders (internal and external).
• Provide continuous support to ensure sustainable production and improvement; Establish and enhance the relationship with clients and (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Perform administrative related functions, keep up to date with the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective extension service

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Requirements :

• Grade 12/Matric (NQF level 4). Experience in Nature Conservation/ Resource use/Administration will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Attending to daily queries from the public, tracking permit applications, writing letters to the applicants about the permit status, keeping records of permits issued, filing finalized permit applications for record purposes and compiling monthly and annual reports.
• Providing information for PAIA requests, Dispatching permits over the counter. Routing of files and collection of stationary. Minutes taking

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) certificate or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. No experience required.

Duties :

• To render general clerical support services. Record, organize, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function) relating to building utilities accounts, parking applications, service provider invoices and payments (RLS02).
• Update parking registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents/packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the sub directorate. Type letters and/or other correspondence when required.
• Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the sub directorate. Liase with internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services.
• Obtain quotations, complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the sub directorate. Maintain a leave register for the sub directorate. Keep and maintain personnel records in the sub directorate.
• Keep and maintain the attendance register of the sub directorate. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Capture and update expenditure in the sub directorate. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the sub directorate.

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Requirements :

• Abet certificate. Cleaning experience will serve as an added advantage.

Duties :

• To render Cleaning Services. Cleaning offices, corridors, elevators and boardrooms by dusting and waxing office furniture.
• Sweeping, scrubbing and waxing floors. vacuuming and shampooing floors. cleaning walls, windows and doors. emptying and cleaning of dirt bins.
• Collect, remove waste papers and freshen the office areas. Clean general kitchens by cleaning the basins. wash and keep stock of kitchen utensils.
• Cleaning the restrooms by refilling hand wash liquid soap replacement, toilet paper, hand towels and refreshers. empty and wash waste bins. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment,
• Report broken cleaning machines and equipment. Cleaning of machines (microwares, vacuum cleaners etc.) and equipment after use. Request cleaning materials.

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Requirements :

• Abet certificate . No experience required. Valid Driver’s license will serve as an added advantage

Duties :

• To perform general routine manual maintenance activities. Perform routine activities in respect of grounds through inter alia the following: Irrigation & watering of plants/lawns, Weeding, Pruning & trimming of plants, Cutting, seeding, transplanting, Mowing lawns, dispose of organic waste, dig up compost, Digging, Spraying, maintain flower beds, edges, etc. perform general routine activities in respect of infrastructure which would include inter alia the following: Maintain road markings, painted surfaces, canals, buildings etc. Cleaning signs, light fittings etc.
• Sweeping, Mix and lay cement for walkways, driveways etc. Unblocking drains, Empty and clean waste collection bins, Cleaning and maintenance of roads, pavements and greenhouses.
• Perform general activities which would include, inter alia, the following: Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Loading/off loading, Moving furniture, Make minor repairs to furniture and Wash government vehicles. Assist in firebreaks and veld fire firefighting.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus B.Sc. Hons Degree (NQF Level 8) in Ecological Science/ Landscape Ecology/ Remote sensing/ Natural Resource Management/ Natural Science/ Ecological Systems/ Environmental Science or relevant qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• 3 years’ post qualification relevant experience in ecological remote sensing, drone imagery, GIS mapping, planning and modelling. Ecological spatial monitoring, planning and modelling, Python programming. Compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driver’s licence. 

Duties :

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures. Monitor project/programme performance. Perform scientific functions with basic tasks that require some interpretation in the presence of an established framework.
• Provide scientific support and advise. Undertaking research and analysis of the nature and complexities of the physical world to identify discoveries that would improve people's lives and ignite scientific knowledge for society, including facilitation of interdisciplinary advances in systems thinking, synthesis, and modelling. Develop and test theory of ecosystem organization; detect and manage emergent properties; and predict responses to disturbance, including biodiversity risks and disasters.
• Conduct and apply remote sensing, python programming, drone imagery or other GIS systems in ecosystems monitoring, analysis, interpretation and modelling. Contribute and supervise the implementation and maintenance of key ecosystems monitoring. Coordinate ecological systems spatial planning and mapping. Collate and storage of ecological systems data and information management. Perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Provide evidence-based decision support in the Department by evaluating and providing comment for protected areas management, compliance and enforcement purposes, permitting and environmental authorisation applications.
• Supervision of staff and develop working relations with client base under supervision. Create basic public awareness of the systems ecology dynamics. Provide accurate data and information as requested. Conduct basic analysis of scientific data and compile reports.
• Familiarisation with existing technologies and procedures. Conduct basic and applied research. Publish and present research findings. Research/literature studies on science to improve expertise. Participate in intra and intergovernmental platforms on matters pertaining to systems ecology.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Resource Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Persal Knowledge will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in Human Resource Management environment. 

Duties :

• Update HR database for exits, appointments and recruitment. Compile mandates for the process of employee benefits, payments of monthly cash reward for the long service. Facilitate the process of pension pay-out and leave gratuity to officials who exited the Department.
• Facilitate Human Resources awareness workshops. Draft memos for recruitment process. Prepare draft adverts. Advertise vacant and funded post as and when vacated.
• Administer the Shortlisting and Interview processes. Issue out offers letters and regret letters. Prepare mandates for appointments, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Administer the process of Resettlement. Conduct background checks. Capturing of Leave via SAP Backend. Verification of Leave interfaced on PERSAL. Auditing of Leave. Appointment of new officials on SAP and termination of exiting employees.
• Prepare PILIR and ill health retirement applications for submitting to the Health Risk Manager. Submit information for audit as per request.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Communications/ Public Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ experience in communication environment. A valid driver’s license. 

Duties :

• To provide corporate communication and media liaison services. Manage departmental events. Manage departmental Exhibitions. Co-ordinate the development of Department of Environment brand
• . Effectively manage the integrated communication strategy of the events and create conducive platforms for the implementation of the department’s mandate. Ensure that government protocol is adhered to at events and exhibitions.
• To improve and uphold the image of the department through events management. Ensure that back to office reports are completed timeously. Compile weekly and monthly reports timeously. Supervise staff.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Risk Management or relevant qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• 2 years’ relevant experience in risk management environment. A valid drivers’ license

Duties :

• Provide administrative support to the Directorate. Participate in the development, updating and review of the risk management register and Business Continuity Management plans. Coordinate education and awareness activities and promotion of risk management in the Department.
• Facilitate the identification, analysis and evaluation of risks. Coordinate the review and implementation of risk management processes to ensure compliance in the Department.
• Analyse the department’s strategic objectives and audit findings with a view to mitigate risks. Collect statistical information on indicators of risks. Prepare the monthly/quarterly risk reports to be presented on the various risk oversight structures.
• Provide administration services with regards to financial disclosures and remunerative work outside the public serve. Assist in the implementation of the Departmental Fraud Prevention Plan.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Nature Conservation or relevant qualifications as recognized by SAQA.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in general conservation/environmental law enforcement field. Experience in the implementation of investigations (covert and overt), CITES and detective work as well as the successful completion of Environmental Management Inspectorate (EMI) training/ Designated EMI will be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Application of the provincial Nature Conservation legislation, National Environmental Biodiversity Management Act (NEMBA), TOPS, CITES regulations and National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), doing biodiversity investigations (covert and overt investigations), promoting pro-active compliance monitoring and law enforcement within Gauteng Province, performance reporting (monthly, quarterly & annually). Co-operative Governance Planning to ensure the successful completion of investigations, administrative duties related to investigations, to ensure a proper prepared docket for the Prosecutors, Issue admission of guilty fines (J534) at times to ensure that transgressors do not continue with less serious crimes. Attend court cases where necessary to ensure that the Prosecuting Authority is able to prove the guiltiness of the transgressor beyond reasonable doubt and the sentencing is fair and just. Quality of legal knowledge and successful prosecutions of cases.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF level 7) in Finance/ Cost and Management Accounting / B Comm Accounting or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• 1-2 years appropriate/ relevant years of experience in government financial administration and auditing environment. A Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• To facilitate the provision of management accounting services. Collate financial supporting information for planning purposes, Prepare and capture budget information, populate standard/routine reporting documents, Collate the necessary financial supporting documents required for the strategic and annual performance planning process,
• Collate the relevant financial information required in the evaluation and development of business and project plans. Prepare necessary information required for the completion of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) budgeting process and populate templates, provided by the relevant treasury, Prepare the necessary information required for the compilation of the Estimates of Provincial Expenditure in compliance with Provincial Treasury guidelines.
• Consolidate inputs and balance the monthly cash flow and adjusted cash flow to the estimates of expenditure/adjusted estimates of expenditure, Record the adjustments on the accounting system, Capture the approved rollovers on the accounting system, Compile monthly and quarterly performance reports timeously and accurately, Review monthly transactions per program from BAS, update expenditure reports with commitments,
• Compile performance reports for stakeholders monthly, Collate and capture management accounting information on monthly reporting templates, Compile the standardized in year monitoring report for the department, based on templates received from various components.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Information Science or relevant qualifications as recognised by SAQA.
• 1 - 2 years relevant experience. A Valid Driver’s License.

Duties :

• Overall management and maintenance of the Information Resource Centre (IRC), Well managed IRC and the provision of information resources and services to staff members and the public general, Creation of IRC Data and processing of books and other information related resources, Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing of publications Acquisition of reading Material and updating of the IRC collection of material, Liaise with booksellers/service providers for the latest publications in the market and circulate to senior management, Capacitate IRC in line with user satisfaction and awareness (Marketing),
• Visit all the Reserves and Regional Offices to assist them with coordination and management of information resources, Client Services and Customer Care services,
• Provide Administrative support services, lending services using an electronic library system, loaning and receiving materials, checking and sending out overdue notices. Train and assist users on electronic books (E-books).

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Bachelor’s Degree (NQF level 7) in Management Services/Operations Management/Industrial Psychology or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA.
• 2 years’ experience in Organisational Development or relevant field. Job Evaluation Certificate. Organisational Design certificate will serve as an added advantage. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• To administer the provision of organisation design and Service Delivery Improvement in the department. Well administered organisation design and Service Delivery Improvement. Coordinate and facilitate job evaluation process, Co-ordination of logistical arrangements for departmental job evaluation panel and OOP meetings.
• Coordinate and facilitate the development of job descriptions in the Department Gather and analyse relevant information from the available resources (Benchmarking, Desktop research).
• Facilitate business process management and functional analysis in the Department, Develop and map business process and mapping session with senior stakeholders.
• Facilitate and coordinate organisational design services within the Department Coordinate change management within the Department Coordinate the consultation process with relevant stakeholders on proposed structural changes and obtain necessary concurrence.
• Provide inputs on the development and review of the departmental and provincial change management frameworks/policies.

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Requirements :

• Requirements: Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) / Bachelor Degree (NQF level 7) in Financial /Supply Chain / Logistics Management or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• 1 - 2 years relevant experience in Asset Management environment. Valid driver license. 

Duties :

• To render effective and efficient Asset management services within the Department, Updated assets register, administer asset acquisitions, Checking of RLS01 / requisitions and creating asset numbers on SAP, Maintaining and Updating of Asset Register 
• Updating of AR as per disposals and asset movements (Asset Transfer Forms) perform monthly asset reconciliation and update section 40 for submitting to Provincial Treasury 
• Compile the Reconciliation File for review and approval, conduct assets verification process Assist in disposal of Assets 
• Co-ordination, participation and managing of physical asset verification process, Supervise resources (Human, Equipment/Assets) Assess the performance compilation of various reports and statistics. Administer leave.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) /Degree (NQF level 7) in Office or Public Administration / Logistic Management or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA.
• 1 - 2 years relevant experience in Auxiliary Services. A valid driver's license.

Duties :

• To control the provision of auxiliary services, Effective auxiliary services, Administer the provision of office support services,
• Administer and ensure functionality of kitchen equipment, Monitor and Administer the provision of cleaning services, cleaning equipment, personal protective equipment and cleaning materials ,Administer the provision of reproduction and printing services, Administer the provision of bulk copying and printing services,
• Provide support in the provision of reception, switchboard and boardroom services, mobile communication services and telecommunication services, Supervise resources (Human, Equipment/Assets),
• Monitor and ensure discipline, Assess the performance compilation of various reports and statistics and Administer leave.