| Government Entity | Mpumalanga - Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs |
|---|---|
| Reference Number | DARDLEA/2026/08/87 |
| Salary | R 201 093.00 per annum |
| Centre / Location | Tonga |
| Closing Date | September 11, 2026 |
| Source and Application | erecruitment.mpg.gov.za |
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/87
Department: Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)
Job Type: Permanent
Directorate: Development and Social Facilitation Services
Chief Directorate: Rural Development and Land Reform Services
Programme: Sustainable Resource Management
Salary Level: 4
Remuneration: R 201 093.00 per annum
Location: Tonga
Closing Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Job Description
Knowledge of driving and operating
specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment, including basic
inspection and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of occupational health and
safety requirements applicable to vehicle and machinery operation. Ability to
read, write and maintain basic operational records, interpret operating and
safety manuals, identify and report defects, and work independently as well as
part of a team. Good communication skills, good eyesight, and the physical
ability to safely perform the duties of the post.
Requirements
:
Grade 12 or an
equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA. A valid driver's license code
C1/code 10 minimum.
Professional Driving Permit
(PrDP is required). Experience in driving and operating specialised
vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment.
Duties
Operate departmental vehicles,
specialised equipment and agricultural machinery in accordance with prescribed
procedures and safety requirements. Transport
departmental officials, work teams, agricultural inputs, materials and
equipment, including loading and offloading where required. Conduct routine
inspections, basic maintenance and condition checks of vehicles, machinery and
equipment, and report defects. Maintain
accurate logbooks, trip authorisations. inspection checklists and other
prescribed record. Assist with agricultural infrastructure, production support
and the operation of machinery and equipment at departmental facilities and
project sites.
Detect and report mechanical faults and
facilitate the repair of defective vehicles, machinery and equipment. Comply with departmental policies, procedures, occupational health and
safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
More Information
Only shortlisted
candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign
qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South
African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be
considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two
pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a
candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements
and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted
candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a
date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended
candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency
assessment. All shortlisted
candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and
interview. Following the technical
exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo
psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral
preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
Correspondence
will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will
be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions
will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted
within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your
application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed
subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department
is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative
action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all
relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. MH Sekoma 013 759
4000
Requirements
:Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA.A valid driver's license code C1/code 10 minimum.Professional Driving Permit (PrDP is required).Experience in driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment.
Duties
Operate departmental vehicles, specialised equipment and agricultural machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and safety requirements. Transport departmental officials, work teams, agricultural inputs, materials and equipment, including loading and offloading where required. Conduct routine inspections, basic maintenance and condition checks of vehicles, machinery and equipment, and report defects.Maintain accurate logbooks, trip authorisations. inspection checklists and other prescribed record. Assist with agricultural infrastructure, production support and the operation of machinery and equipment at departmental facilities and project sites.Detect and report mechanical faults and facilitate the repair of defective vehicles, machinery and equipment.Comply with departmental policies, procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
Source / Circular Reference
erecruitment.mpg.gov.za