Laboratory Analyst (X1 Post)

Closing date: 07 Aug 2026
Department: Limpopo - Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Opportunity expired: Applications for this DPSA vacancy have closed on 07 Aug 2026. This page is kept live for reference and to help applicants find similar current opportunities.

Reference number: LDARD 65/6/2025

Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)

Centre: Tompi Seleka College

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Bsc in Agriculture Soil Science or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities).
Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act.
Knowledge of Policies governing Students.
Knowledge of Act on Higher Education.
Quality control.
ISO-17025 standards.
Good laboratory practice.
Project management.
Computer skills.
Supervisory and management skills.
Formal training and presentation skills.
Program and project Management skills.
Change Management skills.
Communication skills.
Conflict Management skills.
Report writing skills.
Analytical skills

Duties

Analyze samples (soil, feed, plant, water).
Assist with the development of new analytical procedures.
Perform all administrative and related functions.
Provide technical support and stakeholder assistance service.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294
3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015)
294 3347.

Applications

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website:
https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a
printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference
number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below
addresses.
For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research
Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale
Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of
Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,
Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo
Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699.
Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and
Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to:
Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510.
Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or
hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo.
Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01,
Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government
offices: Lebowakgomo.
Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand
delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826.
Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or
Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

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