Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Applications are hereby invited for the filling of the vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Cleaner

No. of posts: x10

Remuneration: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

Centre:

• Mopani North Ref No: LDARD 35/11/2025 (X1 Post)
• Tompi Seleka College Ref No: LDARD 36/11/2025 (X1 Post)
• Mopani East Ref No: LDARD 37/11/2025 (X1 Post)
• Mopani District Office (Ref No: LDARD 38/11/2025 (X1 Post)
• Capricorn Northwestern Ref No: LDARD 39/11/2025 (X2 Posts)
• Waterberg District Ref No: LDARD 40/11/2025 (X2 Posts), Re-advert
• Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 41/11/2025 (X1 Post), Re-advert
• Sekhukhune District Ref No: LDARD 42/11/2025 (X1 Post) ,Re-advert

Requirements:

• Grade 10 or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to read and write. Communication skills. Good interpersonal relations and knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Knowledge of cleaning products/materials and equipment. Knowledge of operating cleaning equipment. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure. Teamwork. Client focus and responsiveness. Be able to perform manual work. Show commitment and loyalty. Must be punctual, productive and show good behaviour towards customers. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principle. Health and safety measures. Working procedures in respect of working environment.

Duties:

• Cleaning of offices, storerooms, corridors, elevators, and boardrooms. Dust and take out waste and provide water during meetings. Refill aqua cooler/s. Washing walls and windows. Cleaning equipment and machinery. Cleaning windows and all general kitchen utensils. Scrubbing toilets and polishing office floors. Vacuum cleaning using vacuum machine. Provide toilet paper in the toilets. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment.

Enquiries:

• Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Mr. Masera TN Tel No: (015) 632 8625 or Ms. Maredi BR (015) 632 8610.
• Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA and Matlou MT Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or (015) 811 1189.
• Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007.
• Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA Tel No: (014) 713 298/1077
• Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA, Ms. Lepulana S or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000
• Tompi Seleka College: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

• General Worker

No. of Posts: x6

Remuneration: R138 486 per annum (Level 02)

Centre:

• Capricorn East Ref No: LDARD 43/11/2025 (X1 Post): Re-advert
• Mara Research Station Ref No: LDARD 44/11/2025 (X1 Post)
• Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 45/11/2025 (X2 Posts) Re-advert
• Sekhukhune South Central (Ref No: LDARD 46/11/2025 (X1 Post) Re-advert
• Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 47/11/2025 (X1 Post) Re-advert

Requirements:

• Grade ABET/AET or equivalent appropriate qualification as recognised by SAQA. Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills: Basic literacy and numeracy. Able to read and write. Knowledge of cleaning procedures and gardening principles. Ability to operate basic garden equipment and machinery. Knowledge of maintenance of relevant equipment. Good interpersonal relations Be able to work in a team. Be able to perform manual work. Show commitment and loyalty. Must be punctual, productive and show good behaviour towards customers Communication skills.

Duties:

• Perform general assistant work. Maintain premises and surroundings. Maintenance and safekeeping of gardening equipment. Moving furniture and equipment as required. Removing garbage and empty boxes. Assist in receiving stock and goods. Reporting losses/damage to equipment. Loading and offloading of goods. Cleaning of government vehicles.

Enquiries:

• Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Mr. Masera TN Tel No: (015) 632 8625 or Ms. Maredi BR (015) 632 8610.
• Mara Research Station: Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.
• Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA Tel No: (014) 713 298/1077
• Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA, Ms. Lepulana S or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000

Applications:

Applicants using electronic format must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the website and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the application and forward to the below addresses.

• For Head office: Polokwane; Towoomba Research Station, Mara Research Station; Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
• Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510.
• Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.
• Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.
• Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826.
• Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

Best Before: 30 January 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

Note: It is compulsory for the applicant to complete all the mandatory fields of the E-recruitment System. Once all the fields in an E-recruitment System are completed, the applicant shall confirm that they understand that by applying electronically, they agree that all the information presented is true, correct, and legally binding. All applications submitted through an electronic format shall be accepted as the final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. Applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must utilize the most recent Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, as amended, failure to do so will results in disqualification. The Z83 form must be completed in a manner that provides sufficient information about the candidate and the post he or she applies for by completing all relevant fields. The declaration must be signed in order for an applicant to be considered. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the new z83 form by the applicants: All the fields in Parts A, B, C, and D must be completed. In Part B, all fields must be completed in full except the following; South African applicants need not provide passport numbers, If an applicant responds “no” to the question I’ Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State?” then the answer to the next question “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?” can be left blank or indicated as not applicable. A “not applicable” or blank response will be allowed on the question “if your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”, if you are not in possession of such registration. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F & G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information required is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The question related to conditions that prevent reappointment under Part F must be answered (Applicants currently employed by the public service do not need to complete the section). The application must include only completed and signed Z83 form and a recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience). Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the date of the interview date. The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on z83 form is not sufficient. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial checks and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. As per DPSA directive on human resources management and development for public service professionalization volume 1, “All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment”. Note: Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency Assessment tool.  The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be made based on the Employment Equity Plan for the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews.

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