Jobs Available at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4

DUTIES

• Perform Grounds man related duties in the District Office, including but not limited to rendering gardening and maintenance services. Maintenance and cleaning of premises and surroundings. Planting of seedlings, mowing of lawn and cutting of edges. Keep parking areas, ditches and gutters clean and tidy. Empty refuse bins. Assist with the on/off load of deliveries. Perform general work as delegated by supervisor from time to time.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or ABET level 4.

DUTIES

• Perform general worker related duties, repairs and maintenance, de-bushing of trees, slashing of grass and cutting of edges. Keep working area clean and tidy. General cleaning of facilities and premises. General gardening services. Support environmental programmes and activities. Report faulty or defective equipment.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or ABET level 4.

DUTIES

• Perform general worker related duties, repairs and maintenance, de-bushing of trees, slashing of grass and cutting of edges. Keep working area clean and tidy. General cleaning of facilities and premises. General gardening services. Support environmental programmes and activities. Report faulty or defective equipment.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4.

DUTIES

• Food preparation according to recipes. Food handling and distribution. Cleaning all utensils, equipment and residential facilities. Follow prescribed safety measures and standards. Washing and ironing of linen.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4. 

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.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4. 

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.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Senior certificate or Abet level 4.  A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in ground / and or nursery management.  Driver's license Code EC and PDP valid public drivers permit will be an added advantage.

DUTIES

• Assist in administrative duties and manage basic stock control.  Overall neatness of the centre and infrastructure.  Control over general assistants, motivation and management of subordinates. 
•  Practice and promote a positive team spirit.  Promotion of appropriate training to subordinates’ in terms of policy and technical aspects.  Build own intellectual capacity and that of colleagues.  
• Practice good public and internal ethical standards. Effective planning, organising and execution of work schedules, keeping of time register, have to work overtime when necessary.  Management of nursery and gardens at the centre.  Coordinate and liaise with communities.  Assist in all cleaning operations like stores, centre, machinery, clean-up campaigns, residential centre, dormitories, etc.  

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4 and a valid RSA driver’s license.

DUTIES

• The physical execution of duties as given by supervisor, such as operation of implements. General maintenance of tractor as well as implements. Transport goods from one station to another through traffic. Advance knowledge of the handling of implements like 2-way disc, planters, reapers, Rotary cutters, all types of ploughs, rippers, feed mixer, Dam scoop, graders, etc. Must be able to do accurate plough, disc- and plant work, etc. as work has to be done on small research premises.
• Assist in making of fire breaks. Assist in firefighting when necessary. Making of hay and silage. Responsible for planting of all crops, fodder and other horticultural plants. Responsible for all harvesting processes. Assist in fencing activities. Have to work weekends when necessary. Work overtime when required. Assist in all other farm work when necessary.

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REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 10 or Abet level 4 and a valid RSA driver’s license.

DUTIES

• The physical execution of duties as given by supervisor, such as operation of implements. General maintenance of tractor as well as implements. Transport goods from one station to another through traffic. Advance knowledge of the handling of implements like 2-way disc, planters, reapers, Rotary cutters, all types of ploughs, rippers, feed mixer, Dam scoop, graders, etc. Must be able to do accurate plough, disc- and plant work, etc. as work has to be done on small research premises.
• Assist in making of fire breaks. Assist in firefighting when necessary. Making of hay and silage. Responsible for planting of all crops, fodder and other horticultural plants. Responsible for all harvesting processes. Assist in fencing activities. Have to work weekends when necessary. Work overtime when required. Assist in all other farm work when necessary.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and appropriate Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) in Environmental Science fields or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. 
• A specialization in Environmental Education and/or Social Ecology will be an added advantage as well as work experience in the environmental empowerment field.  Willingness to undertake field trips entailing long distances and work irregular hours. A valid Driver’s license.

DUTIES

• Implement and manage Environmental Empowerment programmes, projects and activities in line with the Annual Performance Plan (APP), management of performance in line with the PMDS and APP.  Submit, prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required.  Coordination of local, municipal and district stakeholders and promote private public partnerships (PPP).
• Perform any other related Ad Hoc tasks and duties as requested and required by supervisor or center manager.  Ensure effective and efficient internal control measures and compliances. Facilitate Environmental Empowerment programmes and events as per APP on school, municipal and stakeholder level.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and appropriate Degree or National Diploma in Animal Health with Animal Diseases as a major subject as recognized by SAQA and must be registered with the South African Veterinary Council as an Animal Health Technician. Valid driver’s license, Code B (Code 8) as minimum.

DUTIES

• The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: Animal disease surveillance, detection and monitoring. Animal disease containment and control, including animal and animal products movement control (permits).
• Plan and implement disease control measures. Provide assistance with applied wildlife disease investigations and research, where applicable. Provide assistance with primary animal health care. Manage basic administrative duties. Compile monthly reports for area under jurisdiction.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and a relevant Agricultural Qualification with Animal Production/Science as a major at NQF level 8 as determined by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with professional body (SACNASP).

DUTIES

• Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients. Provide technical support in terms of planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, PLAS, MESP, PKM etc.). promte sustainable production of Agricultural Products. Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and a relevant Agricultural Qualification with Animal Production/Science as a major at NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with professional body (SACNASP).

DUTIES

• Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients. Provide technical support in terms of planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, PLAS, MESP, PKM etc.). promte sustainable production of Agricultural Products. Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and a relevant Agricultural Qualification with Animal Production/Science as a major at NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with professional body (SACNASP).

DUTIES

• Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients. Provide technical support in terms of planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, PLAS, MESP, PKM etc.). promte sustainable production of Agricultural Products. Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and a relevant Agricultural Qualification with Animal Production/Science as a major at NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), two years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with professional body (SACNASP).

DUTIES

• Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients. Provide technical support in terms of planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, PLAS, MESP, PKM etc.). promte sustainable production of Agricultural Products. Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and relevant Agricultural Qualification with Animal Production/Science as a major at NQF level 8 as recognized by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), four years relevant experience. A valid driver’s license. Registration with professional body (SACNASP).

DUTIES

• Supervise Agricultural Advisors. Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients. Provide technical support in terms pf planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
• Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, PLAS, MESP, PKM etc.). Promote sustainable production of Agricultural Products. Compile and submit all required administrative reports.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate and National Diploma in Civil Engineering or a relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Professional Engineering Technician is compulsory.
• A minimum of six (6) years post-qualification technical experience in civil engineering. Disclosure of a valid, unexpired driver’s license. Experience in development of agricultural infrastructure will be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of infrastructure planning and design; agricultural mechanization; relevant legislation, including NEMA, CARA, SALA, PFMA, and National Water Act; budgeting, procurement, occupational health and safety, and human resource management principles. Competency in CAD software, GIS, surveying tools, and MS Office applications. 

DUTIES

• Lead and manage the technical team in the district. Manage and control the planning and design of infrastructure, irrigation, and mechanisation projects in compliance with relevant legislation; including but not limited to agro-ecosystem management plans, farm plans, soil conservation structures, farm roads and dams.
• Render technical advisory services to stakeholders and supervise infrastructure implementation. Evaluate and update technical manuals, standard drawings, and procedures to incorporate new technologies. Ensure quality assurance of designs and provide recommendations for approval. Manage field, workshop, and office technical activities in coordination with other technical staff in the Directorate. Provide inputs to the budgeting process, as well as operational and performance plans.
• Compile and submit technical and administrative reports. Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations and manage all OH&S matters within the section. Manage human resources, finances, and general office operations for the technical/construction team. Perform research and literature studies to stay abreast of developments in engineering technology. Manage assets and monitor service delivery through the supply chain system. Liaise with relevant councils, stakeholders, and professional bodies on engineering matters.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate plus B Degree / B-tech in Public Policy, Economic/ Public Administration and Development Studies at (NQF Level 7 as recognised by SAQA) plus work experience in the related field of which 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level. A valid driver’s license.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. prior to finalization of an appointment. 

DUTIES

• Manage the compilation and generation of relevant quality business plans. Manage the alignment of the departmental medium strategic framework to local, provincial and national strategies. Develop and implement the strategic performance plans [Annual Performance Plans (APP) and Operational Plans (OP)] for the Department.
• Manage the alignment of the departmental medium strategic framework to Local, Provincial and National. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, audit issues. Ensure compliance, implementation and maintenance of national and provincial policy frameworks in the responsible areas of activity.
• Ensure mission effectiveness and operational efficiency through effective and efficient resources management (including Human Resources, Finance, Equipment, etc.) of the component. Pro-actively build sound relationships with key stakeholders and clients, including organized labor. Promote a culture of efficiency and quality. The appointee will be a member of the management echelon of the Department of DARDLEA and will be expected to contribute at that level.

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REQUIREMENTS

• A Matric Certificate plus a B Degree / B-tech in Commence / Auditing/ Financial Management at (NQF Level 7 as recognized by SAQA) plus extensive work experience in the related field of which 5 years of experience at Middle/Senior Managerial level (Auditing). A valid driver’s license.
• Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement and financial disclosure. Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government available as an online course on https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. prior to finalization of an appointment. 

DUTIES

• Provide internal audit assurance services. Review the compliance with laws, regulations, policies, plans, procedures and contracts. Provide performance audit services. Review safeguarding of assets.
• Review the achievement of strategic goals and objectives. Review the reliability and integrity of information. Management of risks, budget, expenditure, human resources, strategic planning, audit issues.