TRADESMAN AID

CLOSING DATE : 12 May 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications.

Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela
Programme:

Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection
committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency
assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration
(DPSA) directives.

The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial
competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or
fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South
African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late
applications will not be considered.

Do not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not
heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful.

Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important:

DOA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting presentively and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).

Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.

POST 14/03 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO 3/3/1/24/2026 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Animal Health
SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02), (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Mpumalanga: Hectorspruit

REQUIREMENTS : ABET/Basic Education. No experience required. Job Related Knowledge:
Repair and maintenance and patrol roads. Firefighting. Signs of animal
disease. Animal tracking. Job Related Skills: Basic numeracy skills and basic
literacy skills. Work overtime and during weekends. Exposure to wild animals.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

DUTIES : Repair breakages and replace stolen sections of fence. Remove trees, weeds
and tall grasses along the fence and patrol roads and apply herbicides as
required. Maintenance and repair of the patrol road and drainage trenches.
Firefighting and prevention of fire along the fence. Prevent/deter transboundary movement of animal diseases.

Daily patrol and inspection of disease
control fence for breakages. Quarantine all illegal animals. Safe disposal of
carcasses found along the fence. Daily patrol of gates on the disease control
fences. Care for quarantined livestock. Maintenance and safeguarding of
Departmental assets and consumables. Safekeeping of fencing materials and
equipment.

Maintenance of fencing equipment. Cleaning the storeroom and
office. Wash departmental car. Communicate and report unwanted activities in
the boundary area. Liaison with local community, farmers, security cluster.
Routine feedback to supervisor. Immediate reporting of illegal movement of
animals or signs of animal disease to supervisor. Reporting of illegal nonanimal related activities to security cluster.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Motsisi at 072 198 5067
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
TMArecruit24@nda.gov.za.
NOTE : EE Target: Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, White
Females and Persons with disability.

POST 14/04 : TRADESMAN AID REF NO 3/3/1/25/2026 (X3 POSTS)
Directorate: Animal Health
SALARY : R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
CENTRE : Limpopo: Phalaborwa

REQUIREMENTS : ABET/Basic Education. No experience required. Job Related Knowledge:
Repair and maintenance and patrol roads. Firefighting. Signs of animal
disease. Animal tracking. Job Related Skills: Basic numeracy skills and basic
literacy skills. Work overtime and during weekends. Exposure to wild animals.
Exposure to extreme weather conditions.

DUTIES : Repair breakages and replace stolen sections of fence. Remove trees, weeds
and tall grasses along the fence and patrol roads and apply herbicides as
required. Maintenance and repair of the patrol road and drainage trenches.
Firefighting and prevention of fire along the fence.

Prevent/deter transboundary movement of animal diseases. Daily patrol and inspection of disease control fence for breakages. Quarantine all illegal animals. Safe disposal of
carcasses found along the fence. Daily patrol of gates on the disease control
fences. Care for quarantined livestock.

Maintenance and safeguarding of
Departmental assets and consumables. Safekeeping of fencing materials and
equipment. Maintenance of fencing equipment. Cleaning the storeroom and
office. Wash departmental car.

Communicate and report unwanted activities in
the boundary area. Liaison with local community, farmers, security cluster.
Routine feedback to supervisor. Immediate reporting of illegal movement of
animals or signs of animal disease to supervisor. Reporting of illegal nonanimal related activities to security cluster.

ENQUIRIES : Mr Lesetja Malebana at 066 0846788
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
TMArecruit25@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, White
Females and Persons with disability.