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Senior Agricultural Technician

Company Overview

The Department of Correctional Services manages South Africa’s prison system, operating 240 facilities with over 34,000 staff members. We focus on rehabilitation through agricultural programs supporting 189,748 inmates nationwide.

Position Details

Employment Type: Full-Time

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Agriculture

• Higher National Certificate in related field

Experience: 3-5 years agricultural production experience

Locations: Positions available in Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Northern Cape, Western Cape

Available Centers

Free State/Northern Cape: Goedemoed (Dairy/Piggery)

Gauteng: Baviaanspoort (Piggery), Zonderwater (Poultry)

Limpopo/Mpumalanga: Barberton (Dairy)

KwaZulu-Natal: Ncome (Beef/Piggery), Waterval (Piggery)

Western Cape: Brandvlei/Voorberg (Dairy)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage animal production systems (dairy, pork, beef, poultry)
• Implement food sustainability programs for correctional facilities
• Oversee agricultural equipment and workforce management
• Ensure compliance with health/safety regulations
• Maintain production records and quality control

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy (MS Office, agricultural software)
• Knowledge of livestock management practices
• Experience in farm operations supervision

Application Process

Submit applications to regional offices:

Eastern Cape:
Recruitment Section, Moore Street Block E
Contact: (043) 706 7866/7882

Free State/Northern Cape:
Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein
Contact: (051) 404 0268/0283

Gauteng:
1077 Forum East Building, Pretoria
Contact: (012) 420 0173/0179

KwaZulu-Natal:
Napierville Complex, Pietermaritzburg
Contact: (033) 355 7368-7386

Email applications to regional addresses:
[Email Address] (specify region in subject line)

Application Deadline: Not Specified
Note: No application fees required. Official DPSA website for full details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Priority given to applications demonstrating agricultural expertise and commitment to rehabilitation programs.