Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY: R147 036 per annum (Level 03)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Roodeplaat)
REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be in possession of Grade 10 or equivalent Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) level 3. No experience is required. Job-related knowledge: Knowledge of store management. Inside of various farm implements. Basic understanding of technical maintenance. Basic understanding of agricultural inputs. Stores and warehousing. Planning and organizing. Job-related skills: Communication skills (verbal and written). Basic computer skills.m Interpersonal skills. Analytical skills. Listening skills. Numerical understanding. Planning and organizing skills. Problem-solving skills. Work independently. Willingness to work extended hours.
DUTIES: Render support in the planting of trials. Supply of fertilizers. Ensure the availability of farm equipment. Coordinate supply of farm chemicals. Coordinate supply of planting equipment. General assistance with maintenance of trials. General maintenance of the farm workshop. Coordinate repairs and maintenance of farm equipment. Safekeeping of power tools. Maintain a register of day-to-day used tools. Record keeping of all workshop tools. Housekeeping of workshop area. Ensure that all safety signs are visible in the workshop. Ensure that protective clothing is worn in the workshop. General maintenance of farm stores. Record keeping of pesticide store. Record keeping of fertilizer store. Maintenance of diesel register. Report supplies that are running low and facilitate procurement thereof. Report discrepancies and losses. Provide support in the management of assets. Assist in compiling and updating the relevant asset list. Identify and report redundant assets. Assist in compiling the disposal list. Facilitate disposal of waste. Assist with moving and arranging assets. Safeguarding of assets.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. B. Maroga Tel No: (012) 319 6426
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001, or hand-delivered during office hours to 600 Lilian Ngoyi Street (formerly known 17 as Van der Walt Street), Berea Park, Pretoria, 0002, or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
NOTE: Coloured, Indian, and White Males and Coloured, Indian, and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE: 01 September 2023 at 16:00
NOTE: The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of the Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s license where necessary will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted).