Ukulima · Circular 31 of 2026
Driver Operator
Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs
Okubalulekile
Driver Operator at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Tonga.
Izidingo
- Grade 12 or an equivalent appropriate qualification recognised by SAQA.
- A valid driver's licence code C1/code 10 minimum.
- Professional Driving Permit (PrDP is required).
- Experience in driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment.
- Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of driving and operating specialised vehicles, agricultural machinery and equipment, including basic inspection and maintenance procedures.
- Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements applicable to vehicle and machinery operation.
- Ability to read, write and maintain basic operational records, interpret operating and safety manuals, identify and report defects, and work independently as well as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, good eyesight, and the physical ability to safely perform the duties of the post.
Umsebenzi
- Operate departmental vehicles, specialised equipment and agricultural machinery in accordance with prescribed procedures and safety requirements.
- Transport departmental officials, work teams, agricultural inputs, materials and equipment, including loading and offloading where required.
- Conduct routine inspections, basic maintenance and condition checks of vehicles, machinery and equipment, and report defects.
- Maintain accurate logbooks, trip authorisations. inspection checklists and other prescribed record.
- Assist with agricultural infrastructure, production support and the operation of machinery and equipment at departmental facilities and project sites.
- Detect and report mechanical faults and facilitate the repair of defective vehicles, machinery and equipment.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, occupational health and safety requirements, and applicable legislation.
Indlela yokukhumbula
Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
Imibuzo: Ms. MH Sekoma Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759
Amanothi
A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Umsebenzi 31/332, otholakele kusuka kwi-DPSA Circular 31 of 2026. Khumbula ngqo ku-Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs ngo-11 September 2026, uphakamisele isethenjwa DARDLEA/2026/08/87. Lolu uhlu oluzimele; isibasiselo kulomjikelezo kuwumkhuluzo.
- Indawo
- Tonga, Mpumalanga
- Inkokhelo
- R201 093 ngonyaka
- Umhla wokuvalwa
- 11 September 2026
- Isethenjwa
- DARDLEA/2026/08/87
Khumbula ngqo kuya komininingwane, ngumhla wokuvalwa, uphakamisele isethenjwa.