Department of Agriculture: General Worker Jobs
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Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Mpumalanga: Skukuza
Requirements:
- ABET/Basic Education.
Job Related Work Experience:
- Previous experience working with wild and large animals is recommended.
Job Related Knowledge:
- Public Service Regulation.
- Procurement procedures.
- PFMA.
- Planning and organizing.
- Cultural diversity.
- Health and safety.
Job Related Skills:
- Good communication skills.
- Planning, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving, Interpretation, Analytical, Listening skills.
- Extended working hours.
Duties: Clean relevant workstations and disposal of infections material. Cleaning of predator cages, stables and bomas. Removal of bedding and washing floors and walls of animal holding facilities. Maintain biosecurity standards at workstation. Operating incinerator, incineration of refuse/waste and recording the disposal of items. Caring for animals/birds being accommodated and reporting problems. Supplying of correct food stuff to animals in quarantine. Rapid reporting of illness. Daily recording health parameters. Basic animal husbandry. Maintenance of quarantine grounds/gardens and the perimeter fence. Mowing lawns, trimming edges and removing vegetation from fences. Removal of wate and foreign objects from premises. Daily inspection of electric fence ensuring proper functioning. Assisting with clinical work and necropsies. Assist with game capture operations. Carrying implements and equipment’s and equipment. Assist with necropsies and carcass incineration.
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 Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 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 re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting presentively 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.
EE Target: Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, White Females and Persons with disability.
Enquiries: Dr Linmarie de Klerk-Lorist Tel No: (013) 735 9082
Applications: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email GWrecruit26@nda.gov.za
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Closing Date: 12 May 2026 at 16:00