The Department of Agriculture is inviting suitably qualified applicants to apply for various entry-level vacancies in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo. These posts include Auxiliary Services Officer, Farm Aid, Tradesman Aid and General Worker positions.
Applicants who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply before the closing date of 12 May 2026 at 16:00.
Vacancy Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Agriculture |
| Closing Date | 12 May 2026 at 16:00 |
| Location | Gauteng, Mpumalanga and Limpopo, South Africa |
Available Posts
Auxiliary Services Officer: Genetics Resources
Reference Number: 3/3/1/22/2026
Posts: X2
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng – Roodeplaat: Variety Control
Requirements:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- No experience required
Duties:
- Plant seeds and seedlings for evaluation of new plant varieties
- Assist with greenhouse and field trials
- Apply fertilisers, insecticides and fungicides
- Record measurements for plant evaluations
- Operate irrigation systems
- Assist with seed processing and farm maintenance
Enquiries: Mr S.J Ndlazi – (012) 319 6086 / 076 460 4582
Farm Aid: Genetics Resources
Reference Number: 3/3/1/23/2026
Posts: X3
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng – Roodeplaat: Variety Control
Requirements:
- NQF Level 1 or 2, ABET Level 2/3 certificate or equivalent
- No experience required
Duties:
- Assist with irrigation and crop production
- Prepare soil and clean farming areas
- Apply chemical crop protection
- Reap, grade, weigh, pack and store farm produce
- Clean facilities and maintain farm equipment
- Maintain fences, shade houses, greenhouses and irrigation systems
Enquiries: Mr BM Maroga – (012) 319 6086
Tradesman Aid: Animal Health
Reference Number: 3/3/1/24/2026
Posts: X2
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Hectorspruit, Mpumalanga
Requirements:
- ABET or Basic Education
- No experience required
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends
- Must be able to work in areas with wild animals and extreme weather conditions
Duties:
- Repair and maintain disease control fences
- Clear trees, weeds and tall grass along fences and patrol roads
- Patrol and inspect disease control fences
- Assist with firefighting and prevention
- Quarantine illegal animals and report signs of animal disease
- Maintain departmental assets, equipment and storerooms
Enquiries: Mr Thabo Motsisi – 072 198 5067
Tradesman Aid: Animal Health
Reference Number: 3/3/1/25/2026
Posts: X3
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Requirements:
- ABET or Basic Education
- No experience required
- Must be willing to work overtime and weekends
- Must be able to work in areas with wild animals and extreme weather conditions
Duties:
- Repair and maintain disease control fences
- Patrol fence lines and gates
- Assist with firefighting and prevention
- Care for quarantined livestock
- Maintain fencing equipment and departmental assets
- Report illegal animal movement or signs of animal disease
Enquiries: Mr Lesetja Malebana – 066 084 6788
General Worker: Animal Health
Reference Number: 3/3/1/26/2026
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Centre: Skukuza, Mpumalanga
Requirements:
- ABET or Basic Education
- Previous experience working with wild and large animals is recommended
- Good communication, planning, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Must be willing to work extended hours
Duties:
- Clean workstations, predator cages, stables and bomas
- Maintain biosecurity standards
- Operate incinerator and record disposal of waste
- Care for animals and birds in quarantine
- Maintain quarantine grounds, gardens and perimeter fences
- Assist with clinical work, necropsies and game capture operations
Enquiries: Dr Linmarie de Klerk-Lorist – (013) 735 9082
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted using a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV in PDF format.
Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to:
20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002
Applicants may also apply by email using the correct email address for each post:
| Post | Email Address |
|---|---|
| Auxiliary Services Officer | ASOrecruit22@nda.gov.za |
| Farm Aid | FArecruit23@nda.gov.za |
| Tradesman Aid: Hectorspruit | TMArecruit24@nda.gov.za |
| Tradesman Aid: Phalaborwa | TMArecruit25@nda.gov.za |
| General Worker | GWrecruit26@nda.gov.za |
Important Notes
- Closing date: 12 May 2026 at 16:00
- Submit separate applications when applying for more than one post
- Do not submit duplicate applications
- Late applications will not be considered
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents
- Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by SAQA
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo assessments, security vetting and reference checks
- If you do not hear from the Department within 3 months, consider your application unsuccessful