REF NO: 3/3/1/23/2026
Directorate: Genetics Resources
SALARY: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)
REQUIREMENTS: Applicant must be in possession of a NQF Level 1 or 2 (Abet level 2/3 certificate or equivalent). No experience is required.
DUTIES: 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 storage of 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 FArecruit23@nda.gov.za
NOTE: EE Target: African Females and Persons with disability
CLOSING DATE: 12 May 2026 at 16:00
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.