Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024. The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is providing an exciting chance for unemployed youth to engage in the 2024/2025 Learnership Programme. This effort is intended to provide essential skills and training in the agriculture sector, preparing participants for future job opportunities. With a total of 120 places available, this program provides a wonderful opportunity for young people to develop their skills in either animal or plant production. Applications close on August 28, 2024. Available Learnership Positions Animal Production Learners have 60 posts. Plant Production Learners: 60 positions. Stipend: Participants will be paid a monthly stipend based on the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Youth Development Programme Directive.
Qualifications
NQF Level 02/03: Basic enlistment/requirements:
- South Africans who are in possession of AET Level 4/Standard 7/Grade 9/10 or
- Have completed and deemed competent in NQF1/2 in Animal/Plant Production
NQF Level 04: Basic enlistment/requirements:
- South Africans who are in possession of Grade 12/Standard 10 and must have passed English. Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
- Have completed and deemed competent in NQF3 in Animal/ Plant Production
How to Apply?
Complete the application form (DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE – PDF) in your own writing. Make sure that you do not leave empty spaces and the application form is signed and dated by the applicant. Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024
Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and those who are living with disabilities.
Directions to applicants: All applications must be accompanied by an application letter, certified copies of: Educational Qualifications, Identity Document (ID). and an affidavit indicating a District/Local of residence.
Note to candidates: Failure to comply with the above directive will result in the disqualification of application.
If you do not hear from the Department within three (3) after the closing date of this advert, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
NB: Applications must be posted to:
- The Head of Department. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR
- Head of Department Department of Agriculture and Rural Development North Service Center Private Bag X 1048 Richards Bay 3900, OR
- Head of Department South Service Center Private Bag X 6008 Hilton 3245
Hand delivered at:
- Cedara Offices (Head Office): Upper Ground Floor: Main Building, R103 Cedara off-ramp, or at
- South Service Center Offices (Hilton): 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and at
- North Service Centre Offices (Richards Bay) Lot 11634, Corner of Verbena and Aloe Loop Street, Velden Vlei, Richards Bay.
CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2024
Enquiries: Mr. TE Majola Tel: 033 343 8012 or Mrs. Z Mthembu Tel: 035 7806727