Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/02 · Ref 3/3/1/65/2026
RESOURCE CONSERVATION INSPECTOR
Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- CentreNorthern Cape: De Aar
- LevelLevel 08
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 27/02
- Reference number
- 3/3/1/65/2026
- Department
- Department of Agriculture (DoA)
- Directorate
- Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
- Centre
- Northern Cape: De Aar
- Salary
- R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA).
The listed centre is Northern Cape: De Aar.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Pest Management (NQF 6).
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience.
- Job Related Knowledge: Agricultural Pest Act, Natural Environmental Management Act, Natural Environmental Management Biodiversity Act.
- Knowledge of policy development.
- Public Service Act.
- Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act.
- Labour Relations Act, Water Act.
- Job Related Skills: Geographical Information System skills.
- Policy development and analytical skills.
- Research and monitoring skills.
- Leadership skills, Negotiation Skills, Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing).
- Knowledge of project planning and management.
- Inspection and auditing skills.
- Problem solving and analysis.
- Facilitation and coordination skills.
- Computer skills.
- Ability to act with tact and discretion.
- A valid drivers’ license.
- Ability to work extended hours.
- Extensive travelling.
Duties
- Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control).
- Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak.
- Conduct ecological risk assessment in the area.
- Organise and plan control.
- Inspection and monitor control units.
- Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment).
- Identifying and make recommendation for research needs.
- Manage the storage of chemicals in the district locust areas Surveillance, assess, execute and monitor blackfly outbreak.
- Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population.
- Identify the position of the rapids (control site).
- Administer trial to determine the dosage rate for each rapid in preparation of the control operations.
- Execute control operation.
- Conduct post control monitoring and evaluation to determine the impact of the control action.
- Identifying and make recommendation for research needs/challenges and solution.
- Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor quelea (bird) outbreak.
- Response to outbreak report for verification.
- Conduct pre-inspection / evaluation to determine the extent of the outbreak, Conduct the ecological risk assessment of the area.
- Plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage control operation.
- Conduct post control monitoring for remediiation/sanitary and evaluation of the impact.
- Identifying and make recommendations for research needs/challenges and solutions.
- Conduct training and awareness campaigns.
- Identify, planning and organising of training.
- Training of prospective migratory pest outbreak controllers.
- Conduct awareness campaign.
- Management of Migratory Pests Data.
- Capturing outbreak data.
- Mapping of data areas.
Enquiries
Dr Ikalafeng B Kgakatsi Tel No: (012) 319 6775
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email NCIrecruit65@nda.gov.za
Notes and Z83 guidance
To apply, submit a completed 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 Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ 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 capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
- All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two preentry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises 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.
- Applications: 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 3 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: DOA is an equal 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. ERRATUM: kindly take that the following two (02) positions, namely: Chief Director: Cooperatives Development with Ref No: 3/3/1/67/2025 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 11 dated 27 March 2026 and Scientific Technician Production Grade A with Ref No: 3/3/1/37/2026 advertised in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 18 dated 29 May 2026, they are been withdrawn.
- The Department likes to apologise for any inconvenience this withdrawal might cause.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Additional notes
EE Target: African, Coloured Females and persons with disability.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Northern Cape: De Aar
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture/Environmental Management/Nature Conservation/Pest
Management (NQF 6). A minimum of two (2) years relevant experience. Job
Related Knowledge: Agricultural Pest Act, Natural Environmental Management
Act, Natural Environmental Management Biodiversity Act. Knowledge of policy development. Public Service Act. Public Service Regulations, Public Finance
Management Act. Labour Relations Act, Water Act. Job Related Skills:
Geographical Information System skills. Policy development and analytical skills. Research and monitoring skills. Leadership skills, Negotiation Skills,
Excellent communication skills (verbal, presentation and report writing).
Knowledge of project planning and management. Inspection and auditing skills. Problem solving and analysis. Facilitation and coordination skills.
Computer skills. Ability to act with tact and discretion. A valid drivers’ license.
Ability to work extended hours. Extensive travelling.
DUTIES : Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor locust outbreak (control). Response to locust outbreak reported to verify the outbreak. Conduct ecological risk
assessment in the area. Organise and plan control. Inspection and monitor control units. Conduct post control evaluation (impact assessment). Identifying
and make recommendation for research needs. Manage the storage of chemicals in the district locust areas Surveillance, assess, execute and monitor
blackfly outbreak. Monitor and evaluate blackfly larvae population. Identify the position of the rapids (control site). Administer trial to determine the dosage
rate for each rapid in preparation of the control operations. Execute control operation. Conduct post control monitoring and evaluation to determine the
impact of the control action. Identifying and make recommendation for research needs/challenges and solution. Surveillance, assess, activate and monitor
quelea (bird) outbreak. Response to outbreak report for verification. Conduct pre-inspection / evaluation to determine the extent of the outbreak, Conduct
the ecological risk assessment of the area. Plan, organise, co-ordinate and manage control operation. Conduct post control monitoring for
remediiation/sanitary and evaluation of the impact. Identifying and make recommendations for research needs/challenges and solutions. Conduct
training and awareness campaigns. Identify, planning and organising of training. Training of prospective migratory pest outbreak controllers. Conduct
awareness campaign. Management of Migratory Pests Data. Capturing outbreak data. Mapping of data areas.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Ikalafeng B Kgakatsi Tel No: (012) 319 6775
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
NCIrecruit65@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African, Coloured Females and persons with disability.