KZN Department of Agriculture Vacancies: Apply by 07 March 2025

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced a series of exciting job openings. Whether you have experience in administration, finance, human resources, or agricultural management, there’s a position for you. Check out the available vacancies and get ready to make a meaningful contribution to the province!

Available Positions:

  1. Finance Clerk Supervisor: Revenue Control (Post 07/137)
    • Location: Head Office – Cedara
    • Salary: R308,154 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), valid driver’s license, 3 years’ relevant experience.
    • Key Responsibilities: Verify receipts and deposits, manage revenue registers, supervise petty cash services, and oversee human resources.
    • Skills Needed: Financial management, computer literacy, leadership, problem-solving.
  2. Personal Assistant to the Chief Director: Agricultural Services (Post 07/138)
    • Location: Head Office – Cedara
    • Salary: R308,154 per annum
    • Requirements: Secretarial Diploma, valid driver’s license, 3 years’ experience in administrative support.
    • Key Responsibilities: Provide secretarial and administrative support, assist during meetings, manage budgets, and ensure understanding of public service policies.
    • Skills Needed: Verbal and written communication, organizational skills, confidentiality.
  3. Personal Assistant to the Chief Director: Human Resource Management (Post 07/139)
    • Location: Head Office – Cedara
    • Salary: R308,154 per annum
    • Requirements: Secretarial Diploma, valid driver’s license, 3 years’ experience in administrative support.
    • Key Responsibilities: Offer secretarial support, assist in budget administration, and ensure the application of HR policies.
    • Skills Needed: Strong communication, high reliability, research and analytical skills.
  4. Farm Foreman (Post 07/140)
    • Location: Makhathini Research Farm
    • Salary: R216,417 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), valid driver’s license, basic farming knowledge.
    • Key Responsibilities: Oversee research and crop production, supervise livestock production, and perform routine infrastructure maintenance.
    • Skills Needed: Farm tool usage, communication, time management.
  5. Supply Chain Management Clerk: Fleet Management (Post 07/141)
    • Location: North Service Centre – Richards Bay
    • Salary: R216,417 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), knowledge of public service regulations and fleet management.
    • Key Responsibilities: Administer the acquisition, maintenance, and servicing of state vehicles, and manage traffic fines.
    • Skills Needed: Computer literacy, organizational skills, attention to detail.
  6. Human Resource Officer: Leave Administration (X2 Posts)
    • Locations: South Service Centre – Hilton and North Service Centre – Richards Bay
    • Salary: R216,417 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), knowledge of HR policies and procedures, experience with leave administration.
    • Key Responsibilities: Process leave and PILIR applications, conduct leave audits, and provide policy guidance.
    • Skills Needed: Analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, report writing.
  7. Human Resource Officer: HR Information Systems (Post 07/143)
    • Location: Head Office – Cedara
    • Salary: R216,417 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), PERSAL experience.
    • Key Responsibilities: Provide PERSAL support, coordinate training, and administer organizational structure data.
    • Skills Needed: Computer literacy, self-discipline, problem-solving.
  8. General Administration Clerk (Post 07/144)
    • Location: Makhathini Research Station
    • Salary: R216,417 per annum
    • Requirements: Senior Certificate (Matric), knowledge of public service regulations and clerical duties.
    • Key Responsibilities: Provide administrative support in supply chain management, financial administration, HR services, and asset management.
    • Skills Needed: Data capturing, organizational skills, communication.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by 07 March 2025. Applications can be submitted by hand, post, or email. For positions starting with SSC, send applications to kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za. For NSC positions, email kznjobsnorth@kzndard.gov.za.

Visit KZN Jobs Online for further information and a list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS).