Applications for the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) opportunities are now opened!

The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARLEA) in Mpumalanga Province, Republic of South Africa, is excited to announce job opportunities under the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) for the period of 2025 to 2027.

This initiative invites South African women, youth, and persons with disabilities, aged 16 to 65, to apply for various positions aimed at fostering agricultural and rural development in the region. Applications must be submitted by 29 April 2025.

Application Details

  • Submission Method: Applications must be submitted using the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department. A comprehensive CV, certified copies of ID, and qualifications are required.
  • Note: Emailed applications will not be accepted.
  • Where to Submit: Applications quoting the relevant work station and reference number should either be hand-delivered or posted to the following addresses:
  • For Head Office: The Director: HRM&D, Samora Machel Building, Private Bag X 11219, Riverside Park, Mbombela 1200.

  • For Ehlazeni District Office: The Director: Block 4, Aqua Street, P.O. Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela 1200.
  • For Gert Sibande District Office: The Director: 44 Church Street, Private Bag X 9071, Ermelo 2350.
  • For Nkangala District Office: The Director: Building 16, Government Complex, Private Bag X 4017, KwaMhlanga 1260.

  • For Bohlalela District Office: The Director: 101 Main Road, Private Bag X 1321, Thulamahashe 1365.
  • Enquiries:
  • Head Office: Ms SC Setipe (013 766 6205) or Ms T Lukhele (013 766 6067/8).
  • Nkangala District Office: Ms BM Mahlangu (013 010 2028).
  • Ehlazeni District Office: Ms HM Sekoma (013 759 4000) or Gert Sibande District Office: Ms RS Mhlongo (017 819 2076).
  • Bohlalela District Office: Ms O Ndlovu (013 773 1192).

Available Positions by District

Nkangala District

  • Siyabuswa:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Grade 12, Admin qualification, valid driver’s license Code EB/Code 08, computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, good verbal and written communication skills)
  • Victor Khanye Municipality:
  • 1x Animal Health Technician (Grade 10)

  • Middelburg:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • Thembisile Hani:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • KwaMhlanga:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)

  • Siyabuswa:
  • 1x Dieptank Assistant (Grade 12, knowledge of local language)
  • Marapyane:
  • 1x Vet Assistant (Grade 12, knowledge of local language)
  • 1x Agricultural Producer (Grade 12, knowledge of local language)
  • Ermelo Environmental Centre:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)

  • Gert Sibande District Office:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)
  • Delmas Environmental Centre:
  • 2x Groundsman (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)
  • 2x Cleaner (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)

  • KwaMhlanga Environmental Centre:
  • 1x Groundsman (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)
  • Mdala Environmental Centre:
  • 2x Groundsman (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)
  • 2x Cleaner (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)

  • Mdala Environmental Centre:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Grade 12 or equivalent)
  • Witbank Environmental Centre:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10 or ABET Level 4)

Gert Sibande District

  • Head Office:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (PKM) (Grade 12, computer literate)
  • 1x Admin Assistant (EAS) (Grade 12, computer literate)
  • 2x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • 2x Switchboard Operator (Grade 12)
  • 18x Secretaries (Admin Assistants) (Grade 12 or additional qualifications)
  • 4x Data Capturers (EPWP Office) (Grade 12, computer literacy)
  • 2x Admin Assistants (Security) (Diploma in Policing/Security Management or equivalent, PSIRA Grade C, driver’s license, computer/typing skills)

  • Ermelo District Office:
  • 2x Data Capturers (Security) (Certificate in computer/typing, PSIRA Grade C, driver’s license)
  • Bohlalela District Office:
  • 2x Data Capturers (Security) (Certificate in computer/typing, PSIRA Grade C, driver’s license)
  • Gert Sibande District Office:
  • 2x Data Capturers (Security) (Certificate in computer/typing, PSIRA Grade C, driver’s license)

  • Nkangala District Office:
  • 2x Data Capturers (Security) (Certificate in computer/typing, PSIRA Grade C, driver’s license)
  • Gert Sibande:
  • 8x Assistant Mechanic (Grade 8, 1 year experience in diesel mechanic, Code B driver’s license)
  • 8x Mechanic (Grade 8, 1 year experience in diesel mechanic, Code B driver’s license)
  • 19x Site Keeper (Grade 10, able to read and write, 1 year experience as a site keeper)
  • 29x Tractor Driver (Grade 8, Code B driver’s license, 3 years experience operating a tractor)
  • 100x Food Garden Service (Grade 10, able to read and write, 1 year experience with crop)

Bohlalela District

  • Thulamahashe:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (District Directors Office) (Grade 12)
  • 2x Cleaner (Corporate Services) (Grade 10)
  • 4x General Worker (Grade 10)
  • Bohlalela District Office:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Producer Support Services) (Grade 12)

  • Allandale Citrus Farm:
  • 4x Site Keeper (Security) (Grade 10)
  • Tintswalo Sugery:
  • 12x Farm Worker (Grade 10)
  • Thaba Chweu:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)

  • BBR N:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • BBR S:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • Thaba Chweu Vet Office:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)

Ehlazeni District

  • Marapyane FTC:
  • 3x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • 6x Site Keeper (Grade 10, Security Certificate, PSIRA Grade C)
  • Emzinti FTC:
  • 3x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • BBR E:
  • 1x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)

  • BBR N:
  • 2x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)
  • BBR S:
  • 1x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)

  • Thulamahashe:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • BBR N:
  • 2x Dieptank Assistant (Grade 12, knowledge of local language)
  • BBR S:
  • 1x Dieptank Assistant (Grade 12, knowledge of local language)
  • Mbombela:
  • 2x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)

  • Nkomazi:
  • 2x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)
  • Mbombela:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Grade 12, Admin qualification, valid driver’s license Code EB/Code 08, computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, good communication skills)
  • Mbombela:
  • 1x Driver/Messenger (Grade 12, valid driver’s license Code C1/Code 10, valid PDP)
  • Mbombela:
  • 1x Groundsman (Grade 10)

Gert Sibande District (Additional Listings)

  • Mkhondo:
  • 2x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)
  • Msukaligwa:
  • 1x Animal Health Technician (Diploma in Animal Health/BSC Animal Health or equivalent, current registration with SAVC, Code EB/Code 08, driver’s license)

  • Mkhondo Municipality:
  • 3x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • Mkhondo One-Stop Centre:
  • 3x Site Keeper (Grade 10)
  • CALM:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)
  • Dipaliseng Municipality:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10)

  • Dipaliseng Municipality:
  • 1x Groundsman (Grade 10)
  • Dipaliseng Ext Office:
  • 3x Site Keeper (Grade 10)
  • CALM Vet Office:
  • 3x Site Keeper (Grade 10)
  • Govan Mbeki Vet Office:
  • 3x Site Keeper (Grade 10)

  • Ekulindeni Agric Office:
  • 1x Switchboard Operator (Grade 12)
  • Mpumalanga Vet Lab:
  • 1x General Worker (Grade 10)
  • Athole Research Farm:
  • 1x General Worker (Grade 10)
  • Crop Research:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Grade 12)
  • Vegetable & Herbs Ermelo:
  • 5x General Worker (Grade 10)

Ehlazeni District (Additional Listings)

  • Ehlazeni District Office:
  • 3x Cleaner (Grade 10 or 12)
  • Tonga Vet Offices:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10 or 12)
  • Tonga Agricultural Offices:
  • 1x Cleaner (Grade 10 or 12)

  • Ehlazeni District Office:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (District Directors Office) (Grade 12 or relevant qualification in Administration)
  • Ehlazeni District Office:
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Financial Services) (Grade 12 or relevant qualification in Finance)
  • Cycad:
  • 100x Farm Worker (Senteeko) (Grade 10)
  • Barberton Senteeko Tea Estate:
  • (Senteeko)

Crop Research & Technology Development

  • Nooitgedacht (Soil Testing Lab):
  • 1x Lab Assistant (Grade 12 or NQF 4, at least 1 year experience in Analytical Lab)

Aquaculture & Game

  • Nooitgedacht ADC:
  • 4x Farm Aid/GA (Grade 10)
  • Ehlazeni District (Cycad):
  • 1x Admin Assistant (Grade 12, at least 1 year experience in Administration)

Infrastructure Support Services

  • Athole Farm:
  • 3x Farm Aid/GA (Grade 10)
  • Nooitgedacht ADC:
  • 1x Farm Aid/GA (Grade 10)

How to Apply

If you are interested, forward your application to the work station listed for the position you are applying for, ensuring you meet the specified requirements. Applications must be submitted by 29 April 2025.

For more details, refer to the official announcement from the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs, Mpumalanga Province – “The Place of the Rising Sun.”

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