Tradesman Aid X3 โ Directorate: Animal Health โ Phalaborwa (Limpopo) โ Apply by 12 May 2026
Post Number: 14/04
Reference: 3/3/1/25/2026
Salary: R144 024 per annum (Level 02)
Location: Phalaborwa, Limpopo
Closing Date: 12 May 2026
Employment Equity Target: Coloured, Indian, White Males and African, Coloured, White Females and Persons with Disabilities
Overview
The Directorate: Animal Health is recruiting 3 Tradesman Aids in Phalaborwa, Limpopo. This entry-level government role supports disease control operations, fence maintenance and patrol activities along designated animal health control areas.
This position is suitable for candidates seeking public sector employment within agriculture, animal health and rural infrastructure maintenance.
Minimum Requirements
- ABET / Basic Education
- No experience required
Job Related Knowledge
- Repair and maintenance of roads and fences
- Firefighting and fire prevention
- Signs and symptoms of animal diseases
- Animal tracking
Job Related Skills
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends
- Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
- Exposure to wild animals
Key Responsibilities
Fence & Infrastructure Maintenance
-Repair breakages and replace stolen fence sections
-Remove trees, weeds and tall grass along fences and patrol roads
-Apply herbicides where required
-Maintain patrol roads and drainage trenches
-Safeguard fencing materials and equipment
-Maintain fencing equipment
Animal Health & Disease Control
-Conduct daily patrol and inspection of disease control fences
-Prevent and deter transboundary movement of animal diseases
-Identify and report signs of animal disease
-Quarantine illegal animals
-Care for quarantined livestock
-Safely dispose of carcasses found along fences
-Report illegal movement of animals immediately
Fire Prevention & Security
- Perform firefighting and fire prevention duties
- Patrol gates along disease control fences
- Report illegal non-animal related activities to security cluster
- Liaise with local communities, farmers and security cluster
General Duties
- Clean storeroom and office areas
- Wash departmental vehicle
- Maintain and safeguard departmental assets and consumables
- Provide routine feedback to supervisor
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Enquiries
Contact: Mr Lesetja Malebana
Cell: 066 084 6788