The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development offers the opportunity to unemployed youth to participate in a training program. Those who are accepted enter into a twelve-month contract to work in the ministry, and receive a monthly salary determined by the Department of State and the Department of Youth Development.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing Date: 28 August 2024
Specific requirements:
Applicants must be South African citizen residing in KwaZulu-Natal, unemployed between ages
of 18 – 35NQF 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 NQF 3 in Animal/Plant Production
HOW TO APPLY:
Complete the application in your own writing. This application is obtainable in the DARD website
(wwwdard.gov.za). Make sure that you do not leave empty spaces and the application form is
signed and dated by the applicant.
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 adhere with the above directive will result in the disqualification, If you do not hear from the Department within three (3) after the closing date of this opportunity 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
Private Bag X 6008
South Service Center
Hilton
3245
Alternatively
Head of Department
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
North Service Center
Private Bag X 1048
Richards Bay
3900
Alternatively
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.