Department of Agriculture: Entry level Jobs

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

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk

Location: Land and Soil Management: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/453

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment.

Duties: Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component. Taking and drafting of minutes. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Type letters and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component.

Registry Clerk

Location: Free State (Bloemfontein)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/450

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate

Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate a computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry.

Duties: Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail / files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mails. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management service. Opening and close files according to record classification system. Filing / storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function.

Secretary

Location: North West (Mmabatho)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/442

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Duties: Provide secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events on the diary. Type documents for the Director and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. fax machine and photocopier. Provide clerical support services to the Director. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Checks the arrangements when relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for Director and staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players, organise refreshments, sets up for scheduled meeting and events.

Secretary

Location: Limpopo (Polokwane)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/443

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

Duties: Provide secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events on the diary. Type documents for the Director and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. fax machine and photocopier. Provide clerical support services to the Director. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements. Checks the arrangements when relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for Director and staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players, organise refreshments, sets up for scheduled meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the Director

Supply Chain Clerk

Location: Limpopo (Polokwane)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/431

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

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.

Receptionist / Telecom Operator

Location: District Office: Mpumalanga (Gert Sibande District)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/437

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Microsoft Package

Duties: Render the main reception area services. Take down messages when required. Distribute messages promptly. Attend to all clients \ visitors and direct them to relevant officials promptly. Conduct customer services. Attend to all client queries. Supply basic information to customers regarding the Department’s services when required. Operate switchboard machine. Operate the switchboard by answering incoming and outgoing calls at all times. Keep database of other important contact numbers on an on-going basis. Report fault on the telephone system when needed.

Deeds Registration Clerk

Location: Land and Soil Management: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/453

Salary: R202 233 per annum (Level 5)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required.

Knowledge: Knowledge of records management. Computer literacy. Filling skills. Archiving skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Good interpersonal skills. Liaison skills. Time management and Client relations.

Duties: Archive deeds documents, Sort deeds, documents, interdicts, plans, diagrams and gazette, Bind deeds, documents, interdicts, plans, diagrams and gazette, Number volumes, Report faulty equipment, Convey deeds, documents, office supplies, furniture and equipment, Collect and deliver deeds, documents and post between various sections and other institutions, Move furniture/office supplies and equipment, Maintain volumes, micro rolls and all other documents, Draw, deliver and file volumes/files/micro rolls, Provide feedback to requester if unobtainable, Search for unobtainable volumes, micro rolls and documents and report,

Skills and Competencies:

• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Supervisory skills.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Time management skills.
• Good interpersonal relation skills.
• Organizing and Office administration skills.
• Good computer literacy in Microsoft office suit.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines.