Limpopo Dept of Agriculture: Internship Programme 2013

Limpopo Dept of Agriculture: Internship Programme 2013

Closing Date: 08 February 2013

The Limpopo Department of Agriculture presents hundred (100) opportunities for unemployed graduates through an internship programme in the following disciplines:

Field Of Placement	Minimum Qualification	Placement	Reference Number
Agribusiness Development And Planning	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Agricultural Economics	Waterburg	LDA 01/12
Agricultural Advisory	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Agriculture	Capricorn District, Mopani District, Vhembe District, Waterburg District	LDA 02/12, LDA 03/12, LDA 04/12, LDA 05/12,
Animal Breeding Reproductive Physiology Research	BSc In Agriculture (Animal Production)	Mara Research Station	LDA 06/12,
Animal Health	3 Year ND Or Degree In Animal Health	Capricorn District, Mopani District, Vhembe District, Waterburg District, Sekhukhune District	LDA 07/12, LDA 08/12 LDA 09/12, LDA 10/12, LDA 11/12
Animal Nutrition And Rangelands Research	BSc. In Animal Science	Sekhukhune District MadzivhandilaAgric College Tompi SelekaAgric College	LDA 12/12 LDA 13/12 LDA 14/12
Animal Production	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Animal Production	Mara Research Station	LDA 15/12
	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Crop Production	Sekhukhune District	LDA 16/12
Laboratory Services	3 Yr National Diploma In Veterinary	Lephalale Laboratory Mokopane Laboratory, Makhado Laboratory	LDA 17/12 LDA 18/12 LDA 19/12
Natural Resources Management	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Environmental Sciences Or Management/.Land-Use Planning/NRM	Capricorn District Mopani District Vhembe District Waterberg District	LDA 20/12 LDA 21/12 LDA 22/12 LDA 23/12
Plant Breeding & Genetics	Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science)	Towoomba Research Station	LDA 24/12
Plant Production	3 Yr National Diploma Or Degree In Crop Production	Madzivhandilaagric College Tompi Selekaagric College	LDA 25/12 LDA 26/12
Plant Production Systems	Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science) Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science)	Towoomba Research Station	LDA 27/12
Rescission Agric & Socio-Economic Research	Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science) Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture (Agronomy/Soil Science)	Towoomba Research Station	LDA 28/12
Veterinary Public Health & Export	Bachelor Of Science In Veterinary Science	Head Office	LDA 29/12
Agricultural Engineering Services	BSc Or ND: Hydrology/Water Resources/Civil Engineering	Capricorn District Sekhukhune District	LDA 30/12 LDA 31/12

How to Apply

Limpopo Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer with clear employment equity targets. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Applications are hereby invited for 12 months fixed contract Internship Programme placement in the Limpopo Department of Agriculture (LDA).
• Applications should be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from all Public Service Departments, accompanied by detailed/comprehensive CV, certified copies of educational qualifications and identity document. Failure to submit the required documentation will automatically disqualify applications.
• Applications should be forwarded to:

District	Physical Address	Postal Address	Contact Person	Tel. Numbers
Head Office	69 Biccard Street Polokwane 0699	The Head Of Department Department Of Agriculture Private Bag X9487 Polokwane 0700	Mr NJ Manual And Mr NL Maboko	015 294 3242/ 015 294 3582
Capricorn	Lebowakgomo Government Offices, Next To Station-Block 28	P/Bag X28 Chuenespoort 0745	Mr PL Gololo	015632 9094 015 632 9096
Theme	Makwarela Government Ofñces	P/Bag X2247 Sibasa 0970	Mr DG Netshiombo And MP Todani	015 963 2005/7 Ext 131 Or 153
Sekhukhune	Lebowaleqomo Government Offices, Next To Traffic Station-Block 27	P/Bag X01 Chuenespoort 0745	Ms RS Mphahlele	015 632 4145 Ext 368 & 302
Waterberg	Ntk Building	P/Bag X1048 Modimolle 0510	Ms M Marema Ms DD Serumula	014 717 1064/4949/2523 Ext 218 Or 151
Maponi	Old Parliament Building	P/Bag X1048 Giyani 0826	Mr SS Zitha	015 812 3210 Ext 2275

• Applications falling under Madzivhandila, Tompi Seleka Agricultural Colleges, Mara and Towoomba Research Stations and Lephalale, Mokopane & Makhado Laboratories should be directed to Head Office.
• Please note that correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates only. if you do not hear from us within two months (60 days) of the closing date of this advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applicants are advised that applications received after the closing date and faxed or e-mailed documents will not be considered.
• The successful applicants must be willing to sign an oath of secrecy with the Department. All appointments are subject to
  the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks and security vetting.
• . Certified copies of certified copies will be disqualified.
• CLOSING DATE: 8 FEBRUARY 2013.

Requirements

• A 3 Yr minimum qualification in the fields of study (disciplines) mentioned above.
• Aged between 18 and 35.
• Unemployed and never participated in the internship programme before in any government department.
• South African citizenship.
• People with disabilities and women are encouraged to apply.
• Limpopo residents to receive preferential consideration
• Readiness to work anywhere in the province as may be deployed by the department.
• Those who have completed their qualification but will graduate in 2013 must provide us with the confirmation letter from their institution (failure to do so will disqualify your application and it will not be considered).

Duties

Successful applicants will be offered a twelve (12) months comprehensive contract structured for on the job training to enable them to gain practical work experience and a better understanding of the needs and realities of the Public Service. This will prepare the interns for proper entry into the formal job market. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of R3 800 per month.