POST 07/162 : TRACTOR DRIVER REF NO: LDARD 18/02/2025 (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Tompi Seleka and Madzivhandila College
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 10/ABET/AET or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA
(equivalent qualification in diesel mechanics as recognised by SAQA will be an
added advantage). A minimum 3 years’ experience in operation of farm
machinery and maintenance of water infrastructure. A valid driver’s License
(with exception of people with disabilities 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 : Loading, transportation and offloading of goods. Refuse removal within the
farm. Operation and maintenance of farm machinery, farm equipment,
research trails, firebreaks, and access roads. Maintenance of farm
infrastructure. Routine inspection on water reservoirs and livestock drinking
troughs on farm. Perform routine activities in respect of livestock and general
farm activities.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (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 3347.
NOTE : 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 check, and
security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach
SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be
expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the
assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in
accordance with the prescribed regulations. Failure to comply with the above
requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. The
Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised
posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity
Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will
not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for
candidates attending interviews.
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and
apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 07 March 2025