Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024
Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024 The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is offering an exciting opportunity for unemployed youth to participate in its 2024/2025 Learnership Programme. This initiative is designed to provide valuable skills and training in the agricultural sector, preparing participants for future employment opportunities. With a total of 120 positions available, this program is an excellent chance for young individuals to develop their expertise in either Animal Production or Plant Production.
Closing Date for Applications: 28 August 2024
Available Learnership Positions
- Animal Production Learners: 60 posts
- Plant Production Learners: 60 posts
Stipend: Participants will receive a monthly stipend, determined by the Department of Public Service and Administration’s Directive on youth development programmes.
Program Overview
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is committed to empowering the youth through skill development and training. This learnership program is aimed at those who are passionate about agriculture and are eager to build a career in this vital industry. Successful candidates will enter into a 12-month contract with the Department, during which they will receive hands-on training and theoretical knowledge in their chosen field. Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for this learnership, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Citizenship: Applicants must be South African citizens.
- Residency: Applicants must reside in KwaZulu-Natal.
- Employment Status: Applicants must be unemployed at the time of application.
- Age: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35.
Available Learnerships
Qualifications
NQF Level 02/03: Basic enlistment/requirements:
- South Africans who are in possession of AET Level 4/Standard 7/Grade 9/10 or
- Have completed and deemed competent in NQF1/2 in Animal/Plant Production
NQF Level 04: Basic enlistment/requirements:
- South Africans who are in possession of Grade 12/Standard 10 and must have passed English. Mathematics and Natural Sciences.
- Have completed and deemed competent in NQF3 in Animal/ Plant Production
How to Apply?
Complete the application form (DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM HERE – PDF) in your own writing. Make sure that you do not leave empty spaces and the application form is signed and dated by the applicant. Dept of Agriculture and Rural Development: Learnership 2024
Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and those who are living with disabilities.
Directions to applicants: All applications must be accompanied by an application letter, certified copies of: Educational Qualifications, Identity Document (ID). and an affidavit indicating a District/Local of residence.
Note to candidates: Failure to comply with the above directive will result in the disqualification of application.
If you do not hear from the Department within three (3) after the closing date of this advert, kindly regard your application as unsuccessful.
NB: Applications must be posted to:
- The Head of Department. Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9059, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, OR
- Head of Department Department of Agriculture and Rural Development North Service Center Private Bag X 1048 Richards Bay 3900, OR
- Head of Department South Service Center Private Bag X 6008 Hilton 3245
Hand delivered at:
- Cedara Offices (Head Office):Â Upper Ground Floor: Main Building, R103 Cedara off-ramp, or at
- South Service Center Offices (Hilton):Â 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg and at
- North Service Centre Offices (Richards Bay)Â Lot 11634, Corner of Verbena and Aloe Loop Street, Velden Vlei, Richards Bay.
CLOSING DATE: 28 AUGUST 2024
Enquiries: Mr. TE Majola Tel: 033 343 8012 or Mrs. Z Mthembu Tel: 035 7806727
