DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Reference: S4/1
To: All Heads Of Department: Limpopo Provincial Government
Subject: Advertisement of 2022/23 Student Internship Programme
LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT: LIMPOPO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CIRCULAR NO 22 OF 2022
Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development invites applications for students Internship Programme for a fixed period of eighteen (18) months (or a period as determined by the relevant registered institution of learning which shall not exceed 24 months) that are currently existing throughout the province as outlined on the attached “Annexure A” women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The contents of this circular must be brought to the attention of all employees within your departments.
Applications for Head Office, Tompi Seleka and Madzivhandila Agricultural College, Mara and Towoomba Research Stations should be forwarded to Head Office at the address below:
The Head of Department
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Private Bag x9487
POLOKWANE
0700
OR
Handed in at Office 48, Temo Towers, Floor 2 at 67/69 Biccard Street
POLOKWANE
0699
Enquiries: Mr Mabula NJ and Ms. Mothapo RL
Telephone Number: 015 294 3000
Applications for posts that falls under districts should be forwarded/Submitted to the relevant district offices at the addresses below:
Center
Capricorn
Physical Address
Lebowagkomo Government Offices, next to Traffic Station-Block 28
Postal Address
Private Bag X28
CHUENESPOORT
0745
Contact Person
Ms. Moeti M
Tel Number
015 632 8600
Ms. Sebatjane LD
Tel Number
015 632 8609
015 632 8619
Center
Vhembe
Physical Address
Makwarele Government Office
Postal Address
Private Bag X2247
SIBASA
0970
Contact Person
Ms. Rathogwa M
Tel Number
015 963 2005/7
Ms. Mashau VR
Ext 131 or 153
Center
Sekhukhune
Physical Address
Lebowagkomo Government Office, next to Traffic Station-Block 27
Postal Address
CHUENESPOORT
0745
Contact Person
Ms. Mphahlele RS
Tel Number
015 632 4145
Ms. Laka M.A
Ext 368 or 302
Center
Waterberg
Physical Address
NTK Building
Postal Address
Private Bag X1048
MODIMOLLE
0510
Contact Person
Mr. Matjiu S.K
Tel Number
014 717 1068/4949/2523
Ms. Malatji M.A
Ext 218 or 151
Center
Mopani
Physical Address
Old Parliamentary Building
Postal Address
Private Bag X577
GIYANI
0826
Contact Person
Mr. Sithole R.S
Tel Number
015 812 3210
Ms. Nkuna N.S
Ext 2275
Applications should be submitted on the prescribed New 2021 Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za. As from 1 January 2021, applications received on the incorrect Z83 will not be considered. Each application for employment (Z83 form) must be duly signed, dated and initiated by the applicant. Failure to sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The applicant may submit additional information separately where the space provided on Z83 form is not sufficient. The employer reserves the right not to fill the posts. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in your application not being considered.
Applications received after the closing date, faxed, or emailed will not be considered. Applicants who apply for more than one position are requested to submit separate applications for each position they wish to apply for.
All appointments are subject to personnel suitability checks (Verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference check, financial checks and security vetting). Correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only and if you have not heard from the department within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, application are hereby advised to, within 90 days, seek reasons for the administrative action in terms of section 5, sub-section 1 and 2 of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.
Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs with regards to transport, accommodation and meals for candidates attending interviews.
Closing date for the applications is at 16:00 on Friday the 29 July 2022.
The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
Note: the full contents of the advertised posts will be posted on the following website: www.ldard.gov.za
The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development presents twenty (20) opportunities for South African students through the Student Internship Programme in the following disciplines:
Student Interns
Field
Financial Management
Qualification
N6: Financial Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Economics/Logistics/Auditing/Accounting
Centre
Capricorn x2
Reference Number
LDARD56/22
Head Office x2
Reference Number
LDARD57/22
Sekhukhune x1
Reference Number
LDARD58/22
Vhembe x2
Reference Number
LDARD59/22
Field
Human Resources Development
Qualification
N6: Management of Training/HRD/HRM
Centre
Head Office x1
Reference Number
LDARD60/22
Field
Human Resources Management
Qualification
N6: HRM Public Administration
Centre
Capricorn x1
Reference Number
LDARD61/22
Head Office x1
Reference Number
LDARD62/22
Mopani x3
Reference Number
LDARD63/22
Sekhukhune x2
Reference Number
LDARD64/22
Vhembe x1
Reference Number
LDARD65/22
Waterberg x3
Reference Number
LDARD66/22
Field
Labour Relations
Qualification
N6: Labour Relations/HRM
Head Office x1
Reference Number
LDARD67/22
Requirements
•An N6 minimum qualification in the field of study (disciplines) mentioned above.
•Applicants should be unemployed and between the age of 18 and 35
•Applicants must submit verifiable and valid proof that he/ she requires the work integrated learning opportunity as part of a recognized learning programme and/ or for a professional body assessment purpose.
•Should have never participated in the student internship programme before in any government department.
•South African Citizenship
•Limpopo residents to receive preferential consideration.
•Readness to be placed anywhere in the province as may be deployed by the department.
•Applicants who have completed their qualification in 2022 and are awaiting their formal (N6) qualifications must be provide the confirmation letter and an endorsed academic record from their institution.
•Successful applicants will be offered a comprehensive contract for structured work integrated learning (Work Experience) as part of a recognized learning programme and /or for a professional body assessment purpose. This will prepare the student interns to fulfill the requirements of the higher education qualification.
Successful candidates will receive a monthly stipend of R5 066.33