Department of Agriculture: Government 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

Salary: R181 599 –  R269 214 per annum

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/238

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

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.

Administration Clerk

Location: Western Cape (Bellville)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/237

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

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.

Registry Clerk

Location: North West (Mmabatho)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/249

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: 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

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, sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing and record management services. Opening and close files according to record classification system. Filing / storage, tracking (electronically / manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Revamp warn-out files. Operate office machines in relation to the registry function. Open and maintain Franking machine register

Finance Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/253

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experince in Restitution

Knowledge: : Basic Knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public Finance Manangement Act, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial systems (Personal and Salary Administration System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) etc).

Duties: Perform account payable functions. Compilation of payment packages and attach relevent documents for processing. Submission of authorized payment packages for processing. Perform administrative support functions. Check Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) forms for completeness and correctness. Follow-up on registartion of EBT’S. Closing of files. Update payment certificates with payment numbers on file and shared drive. Filing of payment packages. Scan declaration of interest to quality assure for filing.

Messenger

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/239

Salary: R181 599 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate. No previous experience required.

Knowledge: : Basic Knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislations, procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public Finance Manangement Act, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, Financial Manual). Knowledge of basic financial systems (Personal and Salary Administration System (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) etc).

Duties: Perform messenger functions. Sort and arrange correspondences in the registry. Collect, distribute and circulate correspondences (mail, parcels, documents and files). Record and control correspondences register. Sort mail, files, documents and parcels. Ensure that items to collect are sealed and addressed. Collect mail, files, documents and parcels from addressor. Deliver mail, files, documents and parcels to addressees. Ensure that recipients sign on the delivery book / register. Record contents and physical addresses in the delivery book / register.

Human Resource Practitioner: Collective Bargaining

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/228

Salary: R269 214 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements: Diploma in: Labour Relations / Labour Law / Human Resource Management / Public Management / Public Administration

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience

Knowledge: knowledge of human resource strategy, planning and systems. Knowledge of human resource transformation, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL) control

Duties: Facilitate the prompt finalisation of grievances. Facilitate the finalisation of grievance cases and ensure that they are finalised within 30 / 45 working days / agreed upon timeframe from the date of receipt. Advise towards the resolution of grievances. Investigate and produce quality reports. Facilitate the implementation of outcomes. Facilitate prompt referral of grievances to the Executive Authority and Public Service Commission (PSC) when necessary. Implement PSC recommendations. Receive and capture grievances on database. Capture cases on PERSAL. Draft quarterly reports and memorandums to the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA), PSC and internally monthly report. Facilitate the prompt finalisation of misconduct cases

State Accountant: Financial Management

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/233

Salary: R269 214 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements: Diploma in Financial Management / Accounting / Commerce

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience

Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System (BAS), Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Logistis Information System (LOGIS) and A Complete and Comprehensive Program for Accounting Control (ACCPAC)

Duties: Complete the general ledger reconciliation. Reconciliation of Farmers financial reports. Maintain and complete updated and accurate supplier information. Compile and distribute debtors’ accounts / statements and letters of demand to debtors and follow up on monthly basis. Control the clearing, reconciliation and reporting on salary and related accounts. Assist with compilation and follow up of accruals for month end and year end closures. Ensure that payments are made within 30 days of receipt of claim and invoices. Check verify supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements of claimant / supplier and allocation and matching field within 3 days of receiving invoices

Skills and Competencies:

• Computer literacy.
• Sound Organisational skills.
• Good people skills.
• Basic written communication skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted with a Z83 form (Download Here)  and must be accompanied by recently updated CV. Please indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form.

NB. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of an ID documents, qualifications, and recent academic transcripts / records.

Administration Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/238

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.

Administration Clerk

Location: Western Cape (Bellville)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/237

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray 7710 or Hand delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001.

Registry Clerk

Location: North West (Mmabatho)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/249

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X74, Mmabatho, 2735 or hand delivered during office hours to: Cnr James Moroka and Sekame Drive, West Gallery, Megacity, Mmabatho, 2735.

Finance Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/253

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.

Messenger

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/239

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.

Human Resource Practitioner: Collective Bargaining

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/228

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or Hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.

State Accountant: Financial Management

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria)

Reference No: 3/2/1/2023/233

Send Applications to: Applications can be submitted by post Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand it delivered during office hours to: Suncardia Building, 6th floor, 524 Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, 0083.