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 at: https://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.