Department of Agriculture: Clerks Jobs

Department of Agriculture: Invites Unemployed Youth to Apply for the Clerks Jobs

Closing Date: 17 March 2023
Job Type: Full Time
Location: South Africa

Job Description

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 is required.

Knowledge: 

• Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practice as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect 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, non-serviceable 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 Systems (LOGIS) or similar systems.
• Request and receive quotations.
• Capture specifications on the electronic purchasing system.
• Place orders. Issue and receive bid documents.
• Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contract conclusion process.

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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 is 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 Systems (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 payment queries to the sub/system controller.
• Render fleet services and travel arrangements.
• Process Official Flight, Transport and Accommodation Requests (OFTAR) and Departmental Official Transport Requests (DOTR) through travel agencies.
• Issue Government Garage (GG) and departmental vehicles.
• Apply internal financial control measures. Provide information on Annual Financial Statements reporting.
• Comply with all applicable prescripts.

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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 for 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, and weighing livestock.
  • Slaughtering and culling.
  • Weighing, milling, and mixing of feeds.
  • Stacking and storing fodder and feeds.

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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.