LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 67/69 Biccard Street, POLOKWANE, 0700, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane, 0700 Tel: (015) 294 3000 Fax: (015) 294 4504 Website: http://www.Ida.gov.za The heartland of Southern Africa- development is about people!
Reference: S4/1 To: ALL HEADS OF DEPARTMENT: LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT Subject : ADVERTISEMENT OF FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSTS LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CIRCULAR NO. 26 OF 2023. Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Applications are hereby invited for the filling of the vacant posts, which exist in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development as outlined on the attached "Annexure A". Retired Veterinary Doctors and Animal Health employees, Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The contents of this circular must be brought to the attention of all employees within your departments. Applications should be forwarded to the Head of Department; Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Private Bag X9487; POLOKWANE 0700 or be Handed in at Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2 at 67/69 Biccard Street; POLOKWANE 0699 or Email: Recruitment@agric.limpopo.gov.za. Enquiries: Mr. Mabula NJ; Mothapo RL; Mtswene P at Telephone No.: 015 294 3000. Applications should be submitted on the prescribed 2021 Z83 form obtainable from all Government Departments or can be downloaded from www.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, as amended, failure to do so will results in disqualification. The z83 form must be fully completed, duly signed, dated and initialled by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to completion of the new z83 form by the applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed. In Part B, all fields must be completed in full except the following; South African applicants need not provide passport numbers, If an applicant responds "no" to the question "Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private Company conducting business with the State?" then the answer to the next question "In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interests?" can be left blank or indicated as not applicable. A "not applicable" or blank response will be allowed on the question "if your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration", fi you are not in possession of such registration. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F &G, applicants often indicate "refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached", this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. If the information required is not provided on the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. The declaration should be completed and signed. The application must include only completed and signed Z83 form and A recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience). Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver's license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the date of the interview date. The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on z83 form is not sufficient. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and fi you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000. By virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department should subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g. the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check and security vetting. Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications. Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations. Note: Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency Assessment tool. In order to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be a successful completion of the Senior Management pre-entry certificate/programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSG) with effect from 01st April 2020. This is a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for appointments at SMS level. The link for the completion of the pre-entry certificate is as follows: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. AIL short-listed candidates will be required to have completed the pre-entry SMS certificate and submit such on the date of the interview. Failure to comply with above requirements will results in the disqualification of the application. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment to the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Note: Due to austerity measure, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews. The closing date for the applications is the 31 July 2023 @ 16H30. The Department reserves the right to fil or not to fil the advertised posts. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. Note: The full contents of the advertised posts will be posted on the following websites: www.Idard.gov.za and www.dpsa.gov.za STATE VETERINARIAN (02 POSTS) (Six months fixed term contract) Post Ref: LDARDFMD/01/2023 Salary Level: 1 (All-inclusive remuneration package of R811 560 per annum) Centre: Vhembe and Mopani Districts Minimum Requirements: A relevant tertiary qualification in Veterinary medicine (BVSc) and current registration with the South African Veterinary Council and a valid driver's licence (please attach copy). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Thorough knowledge of the Meat Safety Act. Animal Diseases Act and supporting legislation and policies. Working knowledge of food safety risk management system. Interest and knowledge in veterinary pathology. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills (verbal &written). Extensive knowledge on disease control programmes, Knowledge of international trade and legislation. Computer proficiency skills will be tested. Duties /Key Performance Areas: Manage animal disease control in the Local Agricultural offices. Management of Veterinary Services personnel and resources in the Local Agricultural offices. Formulation and implementation of disease control strategies and policies in the Local Agricultural offices. Monitor and evaluate disease control strategies in the Local Agricultural offices. Manage animal identification in the Local Agricultural offices. Liaison with other role players. ANIMAL HEALTH TECHNICIAN (33 POSTS) (SIX MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT) Post Ref: LDARDFMID/02/2023 Salary Level: 08 (R 359 517 per annum) Centre: Vhembe and Mopani Districts Minimum Requirements: A National Diploma Animal Health or BSc. in Animal Health at NQF level 6 as recognised by SAQA. A paid-up registration with the South African Veterinary Council as Animal Health Technician (Please attach a certified copy of Registration and proof of payment for registration 2023. A valid driver's license (Attach copy) with exception of applicant with disability. Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills. Time management. Thorough knowledge of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984). Thorough knowledge of the Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act 6 of 2002). Knowledge of the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000). Thorough knowledge of specific diseases control programmes and eradication schemes. Knowledge of the PFMA. Computer proficiency. Duties / Key Performance Areas: Application of relevant acts and legislation in ward, district, province and country wide such as Animal Disease Act, its regulations, protocols, control measures and eradication schemes. Perform the following duties for disease control purposes: Inspections, Eradication Schemes, Disease Control Campaigns, Surveys. Facilitate training, mentorship and extension opportunities to farmers and do clinical work. Perform administrative responsibilities regarding line function administrative issues in area of responsibility. Render support service to the State Veterinarian and Control Animal Health with regard to animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection and law enforcement.
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