SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Grade 9 or NQF level 1 qualification. 1-2
years relevant experience in farm and or fence making work. Competency
Certificate in fence making is recommended. Job Related Knowledge:
knowledge of Public Service and Departmental prescripts/ policies. General
farm work. Using hand tools. Cleaning of buildings. Cleaning of equipment and
tools. Harvesting of lucerne. Storing of feed. Erecting of fences. Job Related
Skills: Good communication skills. Planning. Interpersonal skills.
DUTIES : Render maintenance of office buildings: Conduct regular building and
equipment inspections. Report breakage. Defects, problems etc. Report and/
or attend to electrical, plumbing, carpentry, renovations, painting and
replacement problems. Render maintenance of farm equipment and
infrastructure: Conduct repair works to fences, water systems, furniture,
equipment and tools. Inspect fencing and repair as required. Safekeeping of
maintenance tools and supplies. Detect and repair leaks and broken pipes as
required. Construct and maintain farm structures as needed (e.g. hail shelter,
tractor shade ports, frames to support trials, etc). Conduct routine farm work:
Install irrigation pipes and pumps. Dig trenches. Combating veldt fires. Perform
elementary agricultural tasks like weeding, irrigation and sowing. Maintain
gardens, recreation grounds, paddocks and irrigational lands. Assist with
general maintenance: Removal and dumping of refuse. Cleaning of gutters.
Sweeping of roads and parking areas. Washing and cleaning of official fleet.
Cleaning of buildings and cleaning of building and machines.
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection
committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency
assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration
(DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial
competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or
fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South
African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late
applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not
heard from us within 3 months, 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 readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests. 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. Failure to
disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
HMrecruit31@nda.gov.za
EE Target: Africans and Persons with disability
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00