Tractor Driver/Operator Ref No: 3/3/1/55/2026

POST 25/06 : TRACTOR DRIVER/OPERATOR REF NO: 3/3/1/55/2026

SALARY : R170 226 per annum (Level 03)

CENTRE : Northwest (Buffelspoort)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 10 Certificate (NQF 3) A

Minimum of Five (5) years driving and operating specialised equipment

experience. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of operation of the

equipment. Physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instruction for proper

use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles. Planting and harvesting of

crops. Interpret and follow operating manuals. Maintenance manuals and

service charts. Job Related Skills: Operating a tractor. Operating specialised

machinery such as a TLB, Bulldozer etc. Using of different implements. Road

maintenance. Communication skills. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight.

Teamwork. A Valid driver’s license Code EC and operating Certificate.

DUTIES : Operates tractor with various implements to assist with physical execution of

various general farming activities. Perform routine maintenance and

preparations of vineyards, Orchards, nurseries and experimental site at PQS.

Perform the implementation and equipment maintenance and administrative

support. Ensure safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance and repair of

implements and equipment. Operate Specialised Machinery. Operation of

specialised equipment such as boilers, pressurizers, autoclaves, tractors,

brush cutters, mowers, spray pumps, and front-end loaders. Perform basic

maintenance and repair of tractors, implements and equipment. Perform

general technical support with pest control in quarantine facilities. Responsible

for pesticide application according to recommendations from PQS. Assist with

preparation and mixing of pesticides according to recommendations as well as

manual spot spray application of pants in facilities.

ENQUIRIES : Mr T Pongolo Tel No: (021) 809 1640

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve

Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email

TDOrecruit55@nda.gov.za.

NOTE : EE Target African Males and Persons with disability.

ANNEXURE B

Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 10 Certificate (NQF 3) A Minimum of Five (5) years driving and operating specialised equipment experience. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of operation of the equipment. Physical inspection of vehicles and interpret instruction for proper use of all controls for safe operation of vehicles. Planting and harvesting of crops. Interpret and follow operating manuals. Maintenance manuals and service charts. Job Related Skills: Operating a tractor. Operating specialised machinery such as a TLB, Bulldozer etc. Using of different implements. Road maintenance. Communication skills. Ability to read and write. Good eyesight. Teamwork. A Valid driver’s license Code EC and operating Certificate.

Operates tractor with various implements to assist with physical execution of various general farming activities. Perform routine maintenance and preparations of vineyards, Orchards, nurseries and experimental site at PQS. Perform the implementation and equipment maintenance and administrative support. Ensure safe storage, cleaning and routine maintenance and repair of implements and equipment. Operate Specialised Machinery. Operation of specialised equipment such as boilers, pressurizers, autoclaves, tractors, brush cutters, mowers, spray pumps, and front-end loaders. Perform basic maintenance and repair of tractors, implements and equipment. Perform general technical support with pest control in quarantine facilities. Responsible for pesticide application according to recommendations from PQS. Assist with preparation and mixing of pesticides according to recommendations as well as manual spot spray application of pants in facilities.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email TDOrecruit55@nda.gov.za. EE Target African Males and Persons with disability. ANNEXURE B 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 Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ 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 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 re-advertise 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: TDOrecruit55@nda.gov.za.