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<p>ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (120 INTERNSHIPS) New</p>
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<p>ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (120 INTERNSHIPS)</p>
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<p>DEPARTMENT OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT &; AGRARIAN REFORM</p>
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<p>It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the appointment of these Interns. The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of women and people with disabilities will receive preference.</p>
<p>APPLICATIONS : Submit Applications via One of the Options Below: Via the provincial erecruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The e-recruitment system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date or Post: to P/Bag X0040, Bhisho, 5605. Hand Deliver: to Department of Rural Development &; Agrarian Reform, Room 1083, First (1st) Floor, Tyamzashe Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. Applications should be addressed to The Head of Department: Rural Development &; Agrarian Reform, Human Resource Development Unit.</p>
<p><strong>CLOSING DATE : 02 September 2022</strong></p>
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<p>NOTE : Applications must be submitted on a duly complete New Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at<br />
www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed signed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae only. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).</p>
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<p>Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification).</p>
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<p>Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12) months. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. Employment equity targets of the department will be adhered to. For SMS (Senior Management Service) Posts: In terms of DPSA Directive on compulsory capacity development, mandatory training and minimum entry requirements for members of the Senior Management Level for SMS appointments. It is a requirement for applicants to produce or attach a pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS posts and the full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.</p>
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<p>Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. No Faxed applications will be accepted. No late applications will be accepted. To report technical glitches, for assistance regarding the system, and/or for activation of your profile, send an email to erecruitment@drdar.gov.za (NB: For Technical Glitches Only – NO CVs) with your ID Number, your profile email address, details of the issue. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30) Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Fridays). Should you submit your applications/CVs to erecruitment@drdar.gov.za and not as specified – your application will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to apply via the e-recruitment system. Refer all application related enquiries to the specified contact persons.</p>
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<p>ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR THE 2023/24 – 2024/25 FINANCIAL YEARS (FROM APRIL 2023-MARCH 2025) (120 INTERNSHIPS)</p>
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<p>The Programme is meant to provide work exposure to 120 unemployed Agricultural graduates in their fields of studies. Successful applicants will be appointed as Interns for 24 months and will undergo onthe-job development training in technical, professional, business and life skills relevant and crucial for them to start their own enterprises.</p>
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<p>OTHER POST</p>
<p>POST 31/212 : ENTREPRENEURIAL GRADUATE INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME<br />
Various farms in districts of Department of Rural Development &; Agrarian<br />
Reform</p>
<p>STIPEND : R87 000 per annum, (all inclusive)</p>
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<p>CENTRE : Interns Will Be Placed in Farms in the following:<br />
Districts:Amathole District Ref No: DRDAR: 01/09/ 2022<br />
Chris Hani District Ref No: DRDAR: 02/09/2022<br />
Sarah Baartman District Ref No: DRDAR: 03/09/2022<br />
Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DRDAR: 04/09/2022<br />
JOE Gqabi District Ref No: DRDAR: 05/09/2022<br />
O.R. Tambo District Ref No: DRDAR: 06/09/2022</p>
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<p>REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma (ND) in Agriculture (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA. Applicants should be between the ages of 18-35 years.</p>
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<p>DUTIES : Perform farm-work duties in relation to the commodity requirements to improve productivity at the commercial farm. Attend training relevant to farm commodity in management skills, business management skills and record keeping. Learn business growth skills and acquire resource management skills and knowledge. Attend and arrange meetings with strategic partners and other stakeholders such as market institutions, supplier production inputs / infrastructure and farmers. Perform overtime duties when required. Write monthly and quarterly reports.</p>
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<p>ENQUIRIES : Ms. B. Nonxuba / Ms. O. April Tel No: (043 605 6395)<br />
e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za</p>
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<p>NOTE : Candidates must be entering the Internship Programme in Government for the first time. All successful applicants will be mentored and guided by the Commercial Farmer. Be ready to be deployed to any section within the farm to gain more knowledge. Private studying during the 24 months Graduate Internship Programme will not be allowed.</p>
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