The Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies closing on 17 August 2026. These opportunities are available in Kimberley, Goegap Nature Reserve, Kuruman, Upington and Rolfontein Nature Reserve, and include posts in engineering, secretarial support, field ranging, cleaning, general assistance and gate guarding.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Location | Kimberley, Goegap Nature Reserve, Kuruman, Upington and Rolfontein Nature Reserve |
| Application Method | Post, email or hand delivery |
| Required Documents | New Z83 form and updated comprehensive CV |
| Application Email | blommiejacobs@ncpg.gov.za |
| For Attention | Mrs L Phayane |
Candidate Engineer Ref No: DAERL/04/06/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Contract: 5-year contract
Salary: R791 604 per annum, all-inclusive OSD package
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have an NQF Level 7 BSc qualification in Civil Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.
Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer is required.
Relevant experience in the engineering sector will be an added advantage.
Applicants must have good written and verbal communication skills.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal relations, problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multi-faceted tasks.
A valid driver’s licence, minimum Code 8, is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, construction and contract management of irrigation systems, crop processing plants, packaging facilities, animal housing, greenhouses, farm mechanisation and other farm structures.
Knowledge of Model Maker, AutoCAD, Trimble GPS and Trimble Business Centre survey programmes will be an advantage.
The candidate will provide technical and engineering support in agricultural development support programmes, including CASP, Ilima Letsema and Land Care.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel and work in remote areas of the Northern Cape.
Enquiries
Mr WJJ De Bruyn
Tel: 083 292 0386
Secretary to Director: Biodiversity Management Ref No: DAERL/04/08/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience working as a secretary.
Applicants must have knowledge of office management procedures and processes.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and internet use.
Applicants must have verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
General office administration, document management and file management skills are required.
Applicants must be willing to occasionally work after hours when required.
Applicants must be able to organise tasks, prioritise work and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and receptionist support to the Senior Manager.
Duties include receiving and screening telephone calls, managing the Senior Manager’s diary and prioritising appointments.
The candidate will plan, organise, coordinate and manage documentation flow in the Senior Manager’s office.
Additional duties include advanced typing, operating office equipment, receiving guests, providing logistical support, arranging meetings and workshops and preparing agendas and minutes.
The successful candidate will draft letters, memorandums and reports, file documents, administer leave registers and coordinate information required by the Senior Manager.
Enquiries
Mr A Abrahams
Tel: 072 395 7676
Secretary to Director: Compliance and Enforcement Ref No: DAERL/04/9/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have knowledge of office management procedures and processes.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and internet use.
Applicants must have verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate with people at different levels and from different backgrounds.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
General office administration, document management and file management skills are required.
Applicants must be willing to occasionally work after hours when required.
Applicants must be able to organise tasks, prioritise work and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and receptionist support to the Senior Manager.
Duties include receiving and screening telephone calls, managing the diary of the Senior Manager and prioritising appointments where necessary.
The candidate will coordinate documentation flow in the office, perform advanced typing work and ensure office equipment is in working order.
Additional duties include receiving guests, providing travel and accommodation support, processing claims, arranging meetings and events and preparing agendas and minutes.
The successful candidate will draft letters, memorandums and reports, maintain filing systems, administer leave registers and keep up to date with relevant prescripts, policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Mr O.T. Gaorelwe
Tel: 066 470 4334
Secretary to Director: Environmental Quality Management Ref No: DAERL/04/10/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience working as a secretary.
Applicants must have knowledge of office management procedures and processes.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and internet use.
Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must be able to perform under pressure.
General office administration, document management and file management skills are required.
Applicants must be willing to occasionally work after hours when required.
Applicants must be able to organise and prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and receptionist support to the Senior Manager.
Duties include receiving and screening telephone calls, managing the diary and prioritising appointments.
The candidate will plan, organise, coordinate and manage documentation flow in the office.
Additional duties include advanced typing, operating office equipment, receiving guests professionally, providing logistical support and arranging meetings, workshops and events.
The successful candidate will prepare agendas, record minutes, draft letters, memorandums and reports, file documents, administer leave registers and coordinate information for the Senior Manager.
Enquiries
Mr B Fisher
Tel: 082 463 0224
Secretary to Director: Agricultural Producer Support Ref No: DAERL/04/11/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience working as a secretary.
Applicants must have knowledge of office management procedures and processes.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and internet use.
Applicants must have communication skills and the ability to work with people at different levels and backgrounds.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure and occasionally work after hours.
General office administration, document management and file management skills are required.
Applicants must be able to organise and prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and receptionist support to the Senior Manager.
Duties include receiving and screening calls, managing the Senior Manager’s diary and coordinating documentation flow.
The candidate will perform advanced typing, operate office equipment and receive guests professionally.
Additional duties include providing logistical support, arranging meetings and events, preparing agendas, recording minutes, drafting letters and memorandums and compiling reports.
The role also includes minute taking, filing documents, administering leave registers, coordinating information and staying updated on relevant policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Ms L Senosi
Tel: 082 559 6648
Secretary to Director: Veterinary Services Ref No: DAERL/04/12/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have a Senior Certificate.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience working as a secretary.
Applicants must have knowledge of office management procedures and processes.
Computer literacy is required, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and internet use.
Applicants must have good verbal and written communication skills.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure and occasionally work after hours.
General office administration, document management and file management skills are required.
Applicants must be able to organise and prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures is required.
A valid driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Duties
The successful candidate will render secretarial and receptionist support to the Senior Manager.
Duties include receiving and screening telephone calls, managing the Senior Manager’s diary and prioritising appointments.
The candidate will plan, organise, coordinate and manage documentation flow in the office.
Additional duties include advanced typing, operating office equipment, receiving guests professionally, providing logistical support and arranging meetings, workshops and events.
The successful candidate will prepare agendas, record minutes, draft letters and reports, file documents, administer leave registers and coordinate information required by the Senior Manager.
Enquiries
Dr M Letsie
Tel: 083 291 9974
Senior Field Ranger Ref No: DAERL/04/13/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R237 453 per annum, Level 05
Centre: Goegap Nature Reserve
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have proven three years’ experience in a Field Ranger environment.
A Code EB driver’s licence is required.
Computer literacy will be an added advantage.
After appointment, the successful candidate must complete the EMI course and be designated as a Grade 5 EMI official.
Duties
The successful candidate will assist with the protection of the reserve and its natural environmental resources.
Duties include planning and conducting nature conservation patrols, inspecting and repairing boundary fences, warning visitors about unauthorised actions and reporting non-compliance.
The candidate will assist with fire management services, including maintaining fire belts and conducting block burns.
Additional duties include monitoring ecological processes, habitats and biodiversity, gathering biological and ecological data, reporting areas for rehabilitation and monitoring rehabilitation areas.
The successful candidate will also monitor recreational facilities, promote the value and use of the reserve, conduct educational programmes, issue permits and write reports.
Enquiries
Mr T Mathebula
Tel: 082 308 4371
Cleaner: Agricultural Producer Support Ref No: DAERL/04/14/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Kuruman, Mothibistad
Requirements
No formal qualifications are required.
Applicants must be self-motivated and well-organised.
Basic literacy and communication skills will be an added advantage.
Previous cleaning experience will be an advantage.
Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must have good time management and attention to detail.
Applicants must be trustworthy, punctual and professional.
Duties
The successful candidate will clean offices, corridors, restrooms and common areas.
Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting surfaces.
The candidate will empty bins and ensure proper waste disposal.
Additional duties include maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, reporting maintenance or safety issues and performing additional functions when required.
Enquiries
Mr Jr Kalakgosi
Tel: 082 734 4687
Cleaner: Agricultural Producer Support Ref No: DAERL/04/15/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Upington
Requirements
No formal qualifications are required.
Applicants must be self-motivated and well-organised.
Basic literacy and communication skills will be an added advantage.
Previous cleaning experience will be an advantage.
Applicants must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must have good time management and attention to detail.
Applicants must be trustworthy, punctual and professional.
Duties
The successful candidate will clean offices, corridors, restrooms and common areas.
Duties include sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting surfaces.
The candidate will empty bins and ensure proper waste disposal.
Additional duties include maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies, reporting maintenance or safety issues and performing additional functions when required.
Enquiries
Dr A Majaja
Tel: 082 560 8455
General Assistant Ref No: DAERL/04/16/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Goegap Nature Reserve
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 10 Certificate.
A Code 10 driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be physically fit and able to work in extreme conditions, including heat, cold and veld environments with limited or no communication.
Applicants must be able to function well in a team and follow instructions.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform physical maintenance of roads, fences, hiking trails and reserve vehicles.
Duties include maintaining Goegap Nature Reserve building infrastructure and visitor facilities.
The candidate will perform routine maintenance on operational equipment and reserve vehicles.
Additional duties include assisting with ecology management at Goegap Nature Reserve and performing administrative and related functions.
Enquiries
Mr T Mathebula
Tel: 082 308 4371
Gate Guard Ref No: DAERL/04/17/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Rolfontein Nature Reserve
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 10 Certificate.
Applicants must have some proven experience in tourism or security management.
A valid Code E driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be comfortable working a revised schedule.
Duties
The successful candidate will support reserve management.
Duties include receiving and interacting with visitors to Rolfontein Nature Reserve and providing information about the reserve.
The candidate will handle revenue at the entrance gate and control revenue collection.
Additional duties include maintaining reserve building infrastructure, supporting the maintenance team with roads, hiking trails and reserve structures and providing manual labour.
The successful candidate will assist with rehabilitation and landscaping programmes, attend meetings and training courses, keep up to date with labour-related matters and maintain tourist information profiles and reports.
Enquiries
Mr T Mathebula
Tel: 082 308 4371
General Assistant: Corporate Services Ref No: DAERL/04/18/26
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Posts: 2
Salary: R144 024 per annum, Level 02
Centre: Kimberley
Requirements
Applicants must have Grade 10 or an equivalent qualification.
Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage.
Applicants must be in good physical health and able to perform manual tasks.
Applicants must have a basic understanding of office procedures.
Applicants must be able to follow instructions and work independently.
Good communication and teamwork skills are required.
Duties
The successful candidate will perform general cleaning and maintenance of the yard and surrounding areas.
Duties include assisting with loading, unloading and organising materials and equipment.
The candidate will carry out basic gardening and upkeep duties.
Additional duties include providing office support such as filing, photocopying and document distribution.
The successful candidate will assist with moving office furniture and equipment, ensure tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained and follow health and safety regulations.
Enquiries
Ms L Phayane
Tel: 067 166 2580
How to Apply
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number and submit a separate application for each post.
Applications may be posted to:
Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs, Rural Development and Land Reform
Private Bag X5018
Kimberley
8301
Email applications may be sent to:
Hand delivered applications may be submitted at:
Reception
Temothuo House
Old Kimberlite Hotel
162 George Street
Kimberley
For Attention: Mrs L Phayane
To apply and access more details, visit the Northern Cape Provincial Government official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form.
Applications using the old Z83 form will not be considered.
Each post must have its own completed, initialled and signed Z83 application form.
All fields in Sections A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full.
For Sections E, F and G, applicants may indicate “refer to CV” or “see attached” where space is limited, provided the CV contains the required information.
The question under Part F relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment must be answered and the declaration must be signed.
Applicants must submit only an updated comprehensive CV and completed signed new Z83 form.
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other documents on or before the interview.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation report when shortlisted.
Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If applicants are not contacted within eight weeks after the closing date, they should accept that their application was unsuccessful.
All shortlisted candidates will undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise and an integrity assessment.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, credit record, qualification verification and employment verification.
By applying, applicants consent to the processing of personal information in line with POPIA.
The Department reserves the right not to make appointments.
Successful candidates will be expected to sign a performance agreement.
The Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Employment Equity targets will inform the appointment decision.
Preference will be given to candidates within the respective districts where stated.