ASSISTANT AGRICUTURAL PRACTITIONER X231

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (PDARD)

APPLICATIONS : Application Procedure:
Free State Province: Email: recruitment@dard.gov.za for attention Ms S
Hlekiso or hand delivered at Admin Building, 1st Floor, Room 228, Glen College
of Agriculture, Glen, for attention Ms S Hlekiso.
Gauteng Province: please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za
or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House
Johannesburg.
KwaZulu Natal Province: Email: kznjobssouth@dard.gov.za or hand
delivered at the following stations: Cedara Office Reception (Head Office) at
01 Cedara Road, Pietermaritzburg or South Service Centre Offices (Hilton) at
4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton or North Service Office (Richards Bay) at Lot 11634,
Corner of Verbena and Aloe Loop Street, Veld ‘n Vlei, Richards Bay.
Mpumalanga Province: Email: Applications quoting relevant reference
number should either be hand delivered, posted or e-mailed to the following
addresses: For Head Office: to the Director: Human Resource Management &
Development, Samora Machel Building, Private Bag X 11219, Riverside Park,
Mbombela, (1200) or Email: dardlearecruitment-ho@mpg.gov.za.
Ehlanzeni District Office: to the District Director, Block 4, Aqua Street, PO
Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela, (1200) or Email: dardlearecruitmentehls@mpg.gov.za.
Bohlabela District Office: to the District Director, 101 Main Road, Private Bag
X1321, Thulamahashe, (1365) or Email: dardlearecruitmentehln@mpg.gov.za.
Gert Sibande District Office: The District Director, 44 Church Street, Private
Bag X 9071, Ermelo (2350) or Email: dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za.
Nkangala District Office: to the District Director, Ebhudlweni Building,
Government Complex, Private Bag X 4017, KwaMhlanga (1022) or Email:
dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za.
Northern Cape Province: Email: blommiejacobs@ncpg.gov.za or
tpika@ncpg.gov.za or Private Bag X5018, Kimberley, 8301 or Hand Deliver to:
162 George Street, Kimberley, 8301
North-West Province: Email: Dardrecruitment-HO@nwpg.gov.za for
Attention: Ms. Keneilwe Modiegi or hand delivered to the Director Human
Resource Management, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, (Training Centre Building), Corner
Onkgopotse Tiro Road Mmabatho
Western Cape Province: Western Cape Department of Agriculture:
Candidates are to only use the online application portal at
www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

CLOSING DATE : 15 August 2025 at 16:00

NOTE : Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing
date as no late applications will be considered. Candidates are discouraged
from submitting duplicate applications. If you apply for more than 1 post, please
submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large
number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be
acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing
date of the advertisement, 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 reorganization of posts, the Department
reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post
at any time in the future. The application must include only a completed and
signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on
the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link:
https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae
which may be submitted as per the instruction in the application procedure.
Note only the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be attached. The
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will not be held responsible
for server delays where applicants are permitted to use the e-recruitment
system. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, highest
required qualifications and proof of professional registration as well as a
driver’s licence, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human
Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result
in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be
accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African
Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all
foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such
evaluation report (only when shortlisted). All shortlisted candidates are required
to undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical assessment
and the other will be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment. Selection
committees will score both pre-entry assessments as an additional criterion in
the interview process, to determine the candidate’s suitability based on post
technical and generic requirements. Important: PDARD is an equal opportunity
and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in
PDARD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to
fill a position. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4
of 2013 (POPIA), the PDARD assures all applicants that any personal
information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the
utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy
and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for any of
these posts, you consent to the collection, processing (including dissemination
to third parties for purposes of verification of qualifications, credit record,
criminal record, etc), and storage of your personal information for recruitment
and selection-related activities only. The PDARD is committed to safeguarding
your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. Shortlisted candidates
will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and
time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be
subjected to undergo security vetting. PDARD will conduct reference checks
which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates.
Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during /
after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the
unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be
terminated. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an
employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department.
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.

POST 27/01 : ASSISTANT AGRICUTURAL PRACTITIONER (X231 POSTS)

(7 Provinces)
Three (3) years fixed term contract (Placement will be done according to the
allocated number of posts in the province).

SALARY : R193 359 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)

CENTRE : Free state Province Ref No: FSDARD01/2025 (X36 Posts)
Gauteng Province Ref No: GDARD2025/01 (X44 Posts)
KwaZulu Natal Province Ref No: KZNDARD01/2025 (X34 Posts)
Mpumalanga Province Ref No: MPDARD01/2025 (X52 Posts)
Northern Cape Province Ref No: NCDARD01/2025 (X30 Posts)
North-West Province Ref No: NWDARD01/07/2025 (X21 Posts)
Western Cape Province Ref No: WCDARD01/2025 (X14 Posts)

REQUIREMENTS : A three-year Diploma in Agriculture (NQF level 06 or higher). Compulsory
registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professional
(SACNAP). No Experience Required. A valid code B driver’s license.
Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Knowledge of extension methodology,
good communication skills (verbal and written), basic reporting skills, a basic
level of public speaking, understanding of group dynamics and the ability to
communicate with clients and farmers. Applicants must be prepared to
physically visit farmers (farms or projects) within the areas where they will be
placed.

DUTIES : To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients
and to ensure sustainable development. Assist in demonstration of farming
methods, to ensure efficient utilization resources like soil, water, veld, money,
and others. Assist in organizing farmers day and information sessions etc.
Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment
and the development of farm business plans. Source technical and functional
input from specialists as required by producers. Assist in providing clients with
information concerning financial assistance. To assist in providing technical
support on all agricultural projects, food security initiatives, and land
development support programs, assist with planning, advice, facilitation of
training and after-care. Assist in identification and mobilize interest groups to
form entities or institution. Assist in organizing meetings to identify training
needs. Assist to facilitate capacity building and provide aftercare. Assist in the
facilitating the development and implementation of business plans. Assist in
the establishment and revival or inactive projects. Assist in establishing and
maintaining home gardens. To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and
partnerships with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organized agriculture.
Assist in gathering and analyzing relevant information, assist with identification
of problems areas and prioritization thereof, e.g. conduct extension surveys.
Assist to facilitate the establishment of cooperatives, farmer’s associations,
interest groups etc. To assist in the promotion of sustainable production of
agricultural products thus working with Agricultural advisors. Facilitate the
identification of real and perceived needs. Establish structures to address the
needs identified. Assist in building capacity of clients in to enable them to fulfil
their own needs. Assist in providing inputs for the implementation of best
practice, technologies, and latest trends. Support the implementation of
programs. Assist in evaluating the success / effectiveness of production
systems. Provide continuous support to ensure sustainable production.
Perform administrative and related functions. Study technological advances
and best practices to enable him / her to perform the extension function
according to the required standards. Keep relevant database up to date
(including a register of farmers within the area of operation). Compile and
submit monthly and quarterly reports. Comply with the Public Service
prescripts, departmental policies, procedures, technologies, and new
developments to be able to render efficient and effective extension services.
Safe keeping physical assets (where applicable).

ENQUIRIES : Free state Province: Ms NF Ngulube at (079) 228 1042
Gauteng Province: Ms Gugu Nevondo at 072 756 5262
KwaZulu Natal Province: Mr NL Ntshangase Tel No: (033) 343 8133 or Mrs.
RN Ndwandwe Tel No: (033) 343 8498
Mpumalanga Province: Ms. S.P Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Ms. N.E
Hlatshwayo Tel No: (013) 766 6110
Northern Cape Province: Ms L. Phayane Tel No: (067)166 2580
North-West Province: Ms K Modiegi, Tel No: (018) 384 3134
Western Cape Province: Mr JD Aries Tel No: (021) 808 5103
NOTE : Candidates are encouraged to only apply within their own area and must
indicate their province of preference for placement purposes. Preference will
be given to youth, woman and people living with disabilities.

We wish you all the best with your applications