The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KZN DARD) has announced multiple vacancies for 2025. These positions provide excellent career opportunities for professionals in agriculture, engineering, law, and administration. If you’re looking for government jobs in KZN, this is your chance to apply.
List of KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Vacancies
1. District Director: Harry Gwala District
- Reference No: SSC01/2025
- Salary: R1 216 824 per annum (all-inclusive salary SMS package, level 13)
- Location: Harry Gwala District – Ixopo
- Requirements:
- NQF level 7 qualification in Agriculture
- Valid driver’s license
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in agricultural extension and advisory services
- Duties:
- Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services
- Oversee district agricultural projects
- Manage engineering support for agricultural initiatives
- Develop and implement policies for agricultural services
- Enquiries: Mr LL Jongisa | Tel: 033 – 355 9299
2. Deputy Director: Extension and Advisory Services (Re-Advertisement)
- Reference No: SSC07/2025
- Salary: R849 702 per annum (all-inclusive salary MMS package, level 11)
- Location: Ugu District – Ray Nkonyeni Local Office
- Requirements:
- NQF level 8 in Agriculture (B.Sc. Agriculture, Honours in Agriculture, or B.Tech in Agriculture)
- Registration with SACNASP
- Valid driver’s license
- 8 – 10 years of experience in an Agricultural Environment
- Duties:
- Provide extension and advisory services
- Develop strategic plans for agricultural improvement
- Supervise and guide agricultural staff
- Enquiries: Contact details not provided
3. Legal Administrative Officer (MR5) (2 X Posts) (Re-Advertisement)
- Reference No: SSC22/2025
- Salary: R440 412 per annum (OSD)
- Location: Head Office – Cedara
- Requirements:
- LLB degree
- Admission as an attorney
- Valid driver’s license
- 8 years of post-qualification legal experience
- Duties:
- Draft and review legal contracts, agreements, and tenders
- Provide legal advice and litigation support
- Support policy development and implementation
- Enquiries: Ms N Seegobin | Tel: 033 – 355 9118
4. Engineering Technician Grade A/B/C (2 X Posts)
- Reference No:
- SSC39/2025 (Ugu District – 1 post)
- NSC21/2025 (King Cetshwayo District – 1 post)
- Salary:
- Grade A: R371 253 p.a. (OSD)
- Grade B: R419 925 p.a. (OSD)
- Grade C: R472 812 p.a. (OSD)
- Requirements:
- NQF Level 6 National Diploma in Engineering (Civil, Quantity Surveying, or Land Surveying)
- Registration with ECSA as an Engineering Technician
- 3 years of post-qualification engineering experience
- Duties:
- Provide technical engineering support
- Oversee project implementation and development
- Perform engineering-related administrative functions
- Enquiries:
- Ms MP Gwala (Ugu) | Tel: 039 – 682 2045
- Mr S Shandu (King Cetshwayo) | Tel: 035 – 780 6070
5. Farm Foreman (Re-Advertisement)
- Reference No: NSC17/2025
- Salary: R216 417 per annum (Level 5)
- Location: Makhathini Research Farm
- Requirements:
- Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Valid driver’s license
- 1-year farming experience
- Duties:
- Supervise crop and livestock production
- Perform routine farming tasks such as cleaning, maintenance, and irrigation
- Ensure farm safety and compliance
- Enquiries: Mr M Magawana | Tel: 033 – 355 9258
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Application Process
Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Manual applications must be submitted using the prescribed Z83 form (effective from January 2021), available at www.dpsa.gov.za. Applications must include a comprehensive CV and certified copies of qualifications.
How to Apply
- Online Applications: www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
- Email Applications:
- SSC Reference Numbers: kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za
- NSC Reference Numbers: kznjobsnorth@kzndard.gov.za
- Hardcopy Submissions:
- SSC Reference Numbers: 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245
- NSC Reference Numbers: Lot no. 11634, Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900
Note:
- Late applications will not be accepted
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews
- Applicants who have not received communication within 3 months should consider their application unsuccessful
Also check: PSV Circular 09 of 2025: Available Government Vacancies in South Africa 2025
The KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Vacancies 2025 offer various opportunities for professionals in agriculture, engineering, law, and administration. If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about contributing to agricultural development in KwaZulu-Natal, apply before the 31st of March 2025.
