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    May 23, 20266 Mins Read
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    FARM FOREMAN is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Eastern Cape: Middelburg | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.


    Job details

    Circular Post No: 17/02
    Job Ref Number: 3/3/1/34/2026
    Department: Department of Agriculture (DoA)
    Closing Date: 05 June 2026

    Directorate

    Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)

    Salary

    R237 453 per annum (Level 05)

    Centre

    Eastern Cape: Middelburg

    Requirements

    • Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 2 years experience in management of agronomics and horticultural crops trials.
    • Job Related Knowledge: Farming practices.
    • Farm equipment.
    • Safety standards.
    • Management of stores.
    • Job Related Skills: Organizing.
    • Planning.
    • Team building.
    • Problem solving.
    • A valid driver’s license.

    Duties

    • Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of activities in respect of crop production: Field identification.
    • Soil cultivation and preparation.
    • Sowing and planting of all trials.
    • Irrigation of trials.
    • Manual and mechanical week control.
    • Harvesting of produce.
    • Organise, supervise and assist with the general maintenance activities of grounds and infrastructure: Maintenance of fences.
    • Maintenance of hail shelter.
    • Maintenance of roads.
    • Maintenance of building, stores, greenhouses and cold rooms.
    • Maintenance of irrigation system.
    • Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of general routine activities: Firefighting and prevention.
    • Cleaning of facilities.
    • Disposal of farm waste material.
    • Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc.
    • Cleaning and washing of vehicles.
    • Loading/off-loading.
    • Perform all administrative and related functions: Ensure proper recording and filing of relevant farm records / farm inventory (farm equipment) i.e. farm inventory status report.
    • Loss/damage reports completed and submitted to relevant office.
    • Register of all losses of assets and tools used for farm work updated.
    • Ensuring proper recording and submission/filling of relevant HR records such as: Leave records, Performance Agreements, Personnel attendance register and Exit interviews etc.

    Enquiries

    Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633

    Applications

    Where to send 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 FFrecruit34@nda.gov.za

    Department Notes

    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, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry 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.

    Notes

    EE Target: Africans, White Males and Persons with disability.

    Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.

    Original Text
    POST 17/02 : FARM FOREMAN REF NO: 3/3/1/34/2026 Directorate: Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute (GADI)
    SALARY : R237 453 per annum (Level 05)
    CENTRE : Eastern Cape: Middelburg
    REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Minimum of 2 years experience in management of agronomics and horticultural
    crops trials. Job Related Knowledge: Farming practices. Farm equipment.
    Safety standards. Management of stores. Job Related Skills: Organizing.
    Planning. Team building. Problem solving. A valid driver’s license.
    DUTIES : Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of activities in respect of crop production: Field identification. Soil cultivation and preparation. Sowing
    and planting of all trials. Irrigation of trials. Manual and mechanical week control. Harvesting of produce. Organise, supervise and assist with the general
    maintenance activities of grounds and infrastructure: Maintenance of fences.
    Maintenance of hail shelter. Maintenance of roads. Maintenance of building, stores, greenhouses and cold rooms. Maintenance of irrigation system.
    Organise, supervise, and assist with the execution of general routine activities:
    Firefighting and prevention. Cleaning of facilities. Disposal of farm waste material. Care for equipment e.g. cleaning, oiling, sharpening etc. Cleaning and
    washing of vehicles. Loading/off-loading. Perform all administrative and related functions: Ensure proper recording and filing of relevant farm records / farm
    inventory (farm equipment) i.e. farm inventory status report. Loss/damage reports completed and submitted to relevant office. Register of all losses of
    assets and tools used for farm work updated. Ensuring proper recording and submission/filling of relevant HR records such as: Leave records, Performance
    Agreements, Personnel attendance register and Exit interviews etc.
    ENQUIRIES : Mr Thabo Molekwa Tel No: (049) 802 6633
    APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
    FFrecruit34@nda.gov.za
    NOTE : EE Target: Africans, White Males and Persons with disability.

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    Official source

    This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 of 2026 for reference.

    • View all jobs in DPSA Circular 17 of 2026
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    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.

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