LECTURER: AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE is a South African government vacancy at Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Glen College of Agriculture | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 4 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: FSDARDEA is an opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Requirements
- Appropriate 4 years B Sc Degree or equivalent specializing in Crop Production, Animal Production and Pasture Science.
- Relevant 3 years’ experience in a lecturing field required.
- Computer skills.
- Formal Training and presentation skills.
Duties
- Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses.
- This would entail, inter alia, the following: Prepare, practical and theoretical material;
- Present classes;
- Maintain discipline during classes.
- Renewal and development of course material and study guides.
- This would entail, inter alia, the following: Do basic and information research in the subject field;
- Provide input for curriculum development;
- Integrate relevant findings in existing courses;
- Develop totally new courses if required;
- Liaise with relevant agricultural role players;
- Align course material with requirements set for academic institutions.
- Assessment of students through inter alia: Compilation of question papers and memorandums for examinations;
- Grading of answer sheets, papers and assignments;
- Practical evaluation;
- Invigilate during exams and tests.
- Administrative responsibility.
- This would include, inter alia, the following: Give input towards policy, Give input regarding planning – academic, facilities, finance, etc.
- Develop year plans for classes.
- Administration in terms of classes e.g. attendance registers, student records, exam results etc.;
- Serve on various committees (e.g. subject academic committees etc.);
- Comply with the Public Service prescripts.
- Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, Policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.
Enquiries
Ms WT Mngwambe at 072 083 1672
Notes
To apply, submit a newly implemented Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Glen College of Agriculture
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate 4 years B Sc Degree or equivalent specializing in Crop Production, Animal Production and Pasture Science. Relevant 3 years’ experience in a
lecturing field required. Computer skills. Formal Training and presentation skills.
DUTIES : Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses. This would entail, inter alia, the following: Prepare, practical and theoretical
material; Present classes; Maintain discipline during classes. Renewal and development of course material and study guides. This would entail, inter alia,
the following: Do basic and information research in the subject field; Provide
input for curriculum development; Integrate relevant findings in existing courses; Develop totally new courses if required; Liaise with relevant
agricultural role players; Align course material with requirements set for academic institutions. Assessment of students through inter alia: Compilation
of question papers and memorandums for examinations; Grading of answer sheets, papers and assignments; Practical evaluation; Invigilate during exams
and tests. Administrative responsibility. This would include, inter alia, the following: Give input towards policy, Give input regarding planning – academic,
facilities, finance, etc. Develop year plans for classes. Administration in terms of classes e.g. attendance registers, student records, exam results etc.; Serve
on various committees (e.g. subject academic committees etc.); Comply with the Public Service prescripts. Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts,
Policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field.
ENQUIRIES : Ms WT Mngwambe at 072 083 1672
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.