Department of Agriculture: Entry Level Clerks

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

Salary: R181 599 per annum

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Supply Chain Clerk: Asset Management 

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/174

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practice as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment.

Duties: Render asset management clerical support. Compile and maintain records (e.g. asset records / databases). Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals. Identify redundant, nonserviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal. Verify asset register. Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database. Register suppliers on Logistical Information System (LOGIS) or similar system. Request and receive quotations. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders. Issue and receive bid documents. Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process.

Supply Chain Clerk 

Location: Northern Cape (Kimberley)

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/182

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Sector procurement processes. Supply Chain Management Policy Framework or Guide to Accounting Officers. Public Finance Management Act. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Treasury Regulations and other Supply Chain Management prescript. Knowledge of Logistical Information System (LOGIS).

Duties: Process payment on Logistic System. Capture payments in Logistic System. Process payments within 30 days. Capture correct information on the systems such as quantities in the order. Report system related payments queries to the sub / system controller. Render fleet services and travel arrangements. Process Official Flight, Transport and Accommodation Request (OFTAR) and Departmental Official Transport Request (DOTR) through travel agencies. Issue Government Garage (GG) and departmental vehicles. Apply internal financial control measures. Provide information of Annual Financial Statements reporting. Comply with all applicable prescripts.

Farm Foreman

Location: Western Cape (Stellenbosch)

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/176

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 1-year relevant experience required. A valid driver’s licence (Code B).

Knowledge: Knowledge of applicable farming methods.

Duties: Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of crop production which would inter alia include the following: Irrigation of crops. Soil cultivation and preparation e.g. cleaning, houghing, etc. Apply chemical crop protection e.g. operate a knapsack. Reaping, grading, weighing, packing and storage of farm produce. Daily tending of crops / orchards / vineyards e.g. pruning, weeding etc. Oversee the execution of routine activities in respect of livestock which would inter alia include the following: Care for sick livestock. Dipping, vaccination and dosing. Assist with calving, lambing, hatching etc. Count livestock. Shepherding, moving, weighing of livestock. Slaughtering and culling. Weighing, milling, mixing of feeds. Stacking and storing of fodder and feeds.

Skills and Competencies:

• Planning and Organising skills,
• Computer skills,
• Language skills,
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) and Interpersonal relations.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work within a team.