Laboratory Assistant (X5 Posts)

Closing date: 07 Aug 2026
Department: Limpopo - Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Reference number: LDARD 84/7/2026; : LDARD 85/7/2026 LDARD 86/7/2026; LDARD 87/7/2026; LDARD 88/6/2025

Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)

Centre: Mokopane Laboratory (X1 Post); Makhado Laboratory (X1 Post); Lephalale Laboratory (X1 Post); Tompi Seleka College (X1 Post); Thulamela (X1 Post)

Requirements

Grade 12 with science and maths as recommendation or an equivalent appropriate qualification NQF Level 4 as recognized by SAQA.
Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Ability to read and write.
Interpersonal skills, communication skills, Time management, conflict management.
Ability to analyze data.

Duties

Prepare samples for the determination of i.e. chemical residues, pH, EC, mycology etc.
Perform routine analysis of samples under mentorship/supervision of senior personnel.
Perform basic maintenance on selected equipment and instrumentation.
Report all faulty equipment and instrumentation.
Maintain tidiness of laboratories, clean/sterilize glassware and equipment.
Perform basic maintenance and control functions of animal production stock.
Perform administrative and related functions.

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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