📍 Location
Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)
🏢 Employer
Department of Agriculture
💰 Salary
R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
📌 Reference Number
3/3/1/23/2026 (X3 POSTS)
🧾 Requirements
- Grade 10 / NQF Level 1 or 2 (ABET Level 2/3 certificate or equivalent)
- No work experience required
- Must be willing to perform physical farm-related duties
🌾 Job Duties
🌱 Crop Production
- Irrigation of crops
- Soil cultivation and preparation (hoeing, cleaning, etc.)
- Applying chemical crop protection (e.g. knapsack spraying)
- Harvesting, grading, weighing, packing, and storing produce
- Tending crops, orchards, and vineyards (pruning, weeding, etc.)
🧹 General Farm Maintenance
- Cleaning farm facilities
- Disposal of farm waste
- Maintenance of tools and equipment (cleaning, oiling, sharpening)
- Firefighting and fire prevention support
- Loading and off-loading farm supplies
🏗️ Infrastructure Maintenance
- Maintaining fences, shade houses, and greenhouses
- Maintaining irrigation and water supply systems
📬 How to Apply
📍 Hand Delivery:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia
Agriculture Place
📧 Email:
⏰ Applications must be submitted during office hours only.
📌 Important Notes
- EE Target: African Females and Persons with Disability
- No late applications will be accepted
- Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit certified documents
he Department of Agriculture is inviting applications for various posts with a closing date of 12 May 2026 at 16:00.
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV (PDF, max 10MB) via email or hand delivery. Late or duplicate applications will not be accepted, and each post requires a separate application.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of qualifications, ID, and service certificates, and foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA.
Senior Management Service applicants must complete the Nyukela Pre-entry Programme before appointment.
Candidates will undergo assessments, integrity checks, security vetting, and competency evaluations. False information will lead to disqualification and possible legal action.
The department:
- Does not confirm receipt of applications
- Only contacts shortlisted candidates
- May cancel or re-advertise posts at any time
Applicants must disclose criminal records, conflicts of interest, financial interests, and any board memberships. The department promotes equal opportunity and affirmative action and reserves the right not to fill positions.