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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 14/01 : AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/22/2026 (X2 POSTS)
Directorate: Genetics Resources
SALARY : R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria (Roodeplaat: Variety Control)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience.
DUTIES : Plant seeds and seedlings for evaluation of new plant varieties in terms of the
Plant Breeders Rights Act and Plant Improvement Act. Plant seeds/seedlings
in seedling trays/plant bags/ pots in the greenhouse/ field.
Group seedling trays
according to randomization. Sprays insecticide/ fungicide in the greenhouse.
Apply fertilizers in the field. Plant seeds in identified rows in the field. Re-insert
plant markets in the trial field.
Label plant markets for trade and post control, seedling trays/field trials. Provide administrative and technical services for
Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (DUS) evaluations. Monitor and provide
report of trials. Count numbers of plants per row in trials. Take measurements
of plants/plant parts on selected varieties. Record measurements in the
relevant UPOV datasheet.
Maintain the filling system. Mark label/ packets,
harvest and thrash selected material. Operate irrigation system. Process seed
of standard varieties. Retrieve seeds of identified varieties from cold store.
Weigh seed and divide seed into seed packets. Label seed packets (varieties
denomination, trial number, row number).
Randomize seeds. Distribute seed
packets as required (e.g. for cold room, greenhouse, field trials). Assist with
general maintenance of the farm. Routine activities in respect of crop
production. Cleaning of buildings and stores. Maintenance of irrigation
systems. Maintenance of farmyard.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S.J Ndlazi Tel No: (012) 319 6086/ 076 460 4582
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ASOrecruit22@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: Coloured and White Males and African Females and Persons with
disability.