Opportunities for Employment at the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) has announced multiple job openings for the year 2025. These roles provide a chance for professionals, recent graduates, and general laborers to play a significant role in advancing agriculture and enhancing rural communities within the Limpopo province.

Vacancies at the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

If you have a strong interest in agriculture, veterinary services, engineering, administration, or manual labor, this is an excellent opportunity for you to submit your application. Below, you will find a comprehensive list of job openings, including their reference numbers, salary information, and specific requirements.

1. Scientific Manager (Grade A)

  • Ref No: LDARD 01/02/2025
  • Salary: R1 042 170 per annum (OSD)
  • Centre: Towoomba Research Centre
  • Requirements: MSc in Horticulture or equivalent, 6 years of experience, SACNASP registration, and a valid driver’s license.
  • Key Duties: Developing scientific models, research management, financial and people management.

2. Deputy Director: Extension and Advisory Services

  • Ref No: LDARD 02/02/2025
  • Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)
  • Centre: Capricorn South
  • Requirements: NQF level 6 in Agriculture, 3 years of experience in extension services, and a valid driver’s license.
  • Key Duties: Managing agro-ecological zones, providing extension services, and strategic stakeholder engagement.

3. Deputy Director: Veterinary Trade

  • Ref No: LDARD 03/02/2025
  • Salary: R1 003 890 per annum (Level 12)
  • Centre: Polokwane Head Office
  • Requirements: BVMCH / BVSC degree, SAVC registration, 3 years of experience in export and import trade.
  • Key Duties: Managing animal product exports, facilitating trade compliance, and stakeholder coordination.

4. State Veterinarian

  • Ref No: LDARD 04/02/2025
  • Salary: R849 702 per annum (Level 11)
  • Centre: Mokopane Laboratory
  • Requirements: BVSc degree, SAVC registration, and a valid driver’s license.
  • Key Duties: Animal disease control, managing veterinary services personnel, and ensuring compliance with veterinary regulations.

5. Control Animal Health Technician

  • Ref No: LDARD 05/02/2025
  • Salary: R552 081 per annum (Level 10)
  • Centre: Waterberg South
  • Requirements: NQF level 6 in Animal Health, 3 years of experience, registration with South African Veterinary Council.
  • Key Duties: Animal disease control, sample collection, and providing technical advisory services.

6. Control Engineering Technician

  • Ref No: LDARD 06/02/2025
  • Salary: R552 081 per annum (OSD)
  • Centre: Sekhukhune District
  • Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Engineering, ECSA registration, and 6 years of experience.
  • Key Duties: Managing irrigation, infrastructure planning, and providing engineering technical support.

7. Assistant Director: Extension and Advisory Services

  • Ref No: LDARD 07/02/2025
  • Salary: R552 081 per annum (Level 10)
  • Centre: Sekhukhune West
  • Requirements: NQF level 7 in Agriculture, 3 years of supervisory experience, and SACNASP registration.
  • Key Duties: Managing agricultural programs, technical support, and stakeholder coordination.

8. Assistant Director: Strategic Planning and Policy Coordination

  • Ref No: LDARD 08/02/2025
  • Salary: R444 036 per annum (Level 09)
  • Centre: Polokwane Head Office
  • Requirements: NQF 6 in Public Management, 3 years of experience in strategic planning.
  • Key Duties: Policy coordination, strategic planning, and reporting.

9. Agricultural Advisor (X6 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 11/02/2025
  • Salary: R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
  • Centre: Various Districts
  • Requirements: NQF 8 in Agriculture, SACNASP registration.
  • Key Duties: Providing advisory services, conducting farmer training, and supporting agricultural programs.

10. Animal Health Technician (X6 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 12/02/2025
  • Salary: R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
  • Centre: Various Districts
  • Requirements: NQF level 6 in Animal Health, South African Veterinary Council registration.
  • Key Duties: Disease control, veterinary sample collection, and livestock health monitoring.

11. Data Capturer (X2 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 16/02/2025
  • Salary: R183 279 per annum (Level 04)
  • Centre: Polokwane Head Office
  • Requirements: Grade 12, computer literacy.
  • Key Duties: Capturing and verifying data, record-keeping.

12. Tractor Driver (X2 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 18/02/2025
  • Salary: R155 148 per annum (Level 03)
  • Centre: Tompi Seleka and Madzivhandila College
  • Requirements: Grade 10, experience in farm machinery operation.
  • Key Duties: Operating farm machinery, farm maintenance, and irrigation management.

13. Farm Aid (X6 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 21/02/2025
  • Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
  • Centre: Various Locations
  • Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Key Duties: Soil cultivation, irrigation, and livestock care.

14. General Worker (X10 Posts)

  • Ref No: LDARD 23/02/2025
  • Salary: R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
  • Centre: Various Locations
  • Requirements: Grade 10 or equivalent.
  • Key Duties: Farm maintenance, fence patrolling, and quarantine animal monitoring.

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How to Apply

  • Applications must be submitted online athttps://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
  • Closing Date: 07 March 2025
  • Documents Required:
    • New Z83 form
    • Comprehensive CV
    • Certified copies of qualifications (only for shortlisted candidates)

For inquiries, contact:

  • Ms Modiba MM: (015) 294 3170
  • Ms Mtswene PV: (015) 294 3395
  • Ms Mothapo RL: (015) 294 3235
  • Ms Kgobe MA: (015) 294 3347

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The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development presents an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector of Limpopo. If you possess the required qualifications and experience, please submit your application prior to the deadline.

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