Tractor Driver – Mpumalanga

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• Directorate: Plant Research and Technology Development Services
• Chief Directorate: Research, Training and Capacity Building Services
• Programme Name: 7
• Experience: 0 years.
• Remuneration: R 193 359.00 Per Annum

MINIMUM – COMPETENCIES

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Basic reading and writing skills. Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. advanced knowledge of the general function of a tractor ability to execute physical and manual tasks. Knowledge of general cleaning services, including but not limited to gardening. Ability to operate cleaning and gardening equipment and machinery.  Basic equipment maintenance skills. 

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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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, LAND & ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS

DARDLEA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DARDLEA through the filling of posts. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. No Payment of any kind is required when applying for these positions.CLOSING DATE: 05 MAY 2026 at 16:00

APPLICATIONS: Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za, A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated).
 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Senior Management Service and Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.

ENQUIRIES: Ms. N.E Hlatshwayo: 072 032 7056 or Ms. K.L Mdlalose: 076 235 7030

Job Summary

Reference No.: DARDLEA/2026/04/12

Published On: Fri, 17 April 2026

Closing Date: Tue, 5 May 2026

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