POST 32/99 : Tractor Driver Ref NO: LDARD 34/7/2024 (X1 POST)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Towoomba Research Station
REQUIREMENTS : Basic education (literacy and numeracy – ABET level 2) certificate or equivalent
qualification as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of 1 years’ experience in operation of farm machinery and maintenance of water infrastructure. A valid
driver’s License Code EC1 with PDP (with exception of people with disabilities).
N3 certificate or equivalent qualification in diesel mechanics as recognised by
SAQA will be an added advantage Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills:
Knowledge of Agricultural Equipment, Ability to Operate the Tractor. Basic
diesel mechanic skills. Water/Diesel Engine maintenance skills. Knowledge of
various types of farm equipment. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles. Discing,
planting, and harvesting of crop fields. Driving skills.
DUTIES : Operate specialised farming machinery and equipment (including implements).
Operate a tractor with various implements (such as ploughs, Rippers, planters,
crop sprayers etc.) attached to assist with the physical execution of various
general farming activities. Perform vehicle maintenance and administrative
support activities. Operate a specialised machinery (such as harvesters, drilling
equipment, excavators etc.).
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Modiba MM (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mtswene PV Tel No: (015)294 3395, Ms.
Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3587
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and
apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za or the
below addresses:
Head office: Polokwane; Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, Madzivhandila
College of Agriculture; Mara Research Centre; Mokopane, Lephalale and
Makhado Laboratory Services: The Acting Head of Department, Limpopo
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.
Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old
Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.
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.
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.
CLOSING DATE : 20 September 2024