Department of Agriculture General Assistant Vacancies: Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 Required
The Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs is inviting applications for General Assistant vacancies at several centres across the province.
These government jobs may be a good opportunity for job seekers with Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 who are able to read and write and are interested in cleaning and general support work within the public service.
A total of 14 General Assistant posts are listed across Victor Khanye, KwaMhlanga, Mdala, Tonga, Elukwatini, Graskop and Barberton.
Applications close on 11 September 2026.
General Assistant Vacancies 2026 Overview
Employer: Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs Job Title: General Assistant Number of listed posts: 14 Salary: R144 024 per annum Minimum Qualification: Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 Province: Mpumalanga Closing Date: 11 September 2026 Application Method: Online
This opportunity is particularly suitable for applicants looking for Grade 10 government vacancies in Mpumalanga and entry-level public service opportunities.
Available General Assistant Posts and Locations
The department has advertised General Assistant positions under various District Environmental Empowerment Services sub-directorates.
Victor Khanye
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/103 Sub Directorate: District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Victor Khanye Salary: R144 024 per annum
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/104 Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Victor Khanye Salary: R144 024 per annum
KwaMhlanga
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/105 Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: KwaMhlanga Salary: R144 024 per annum
Mdala
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/106 Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Mdala Salary: R144 024 per annum
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/107 Sub Directorate: Nkangala District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Mdala Salary: R144 024 per annum
Tonga
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/108 Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni South District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Tonga Salary: R144 024 per annum
Elukwatini
There are four listed General Assistant opportunities based at Elukwatini.
Sub Directorate: Gert Sibande District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Elukwatini Salary: R144 024 per annum
Graskop
There are three General Assistant opportunities listed for Graskop.
Reference Numbers:
DARDLEA/2026/08/113
DARDLEA/2026/08/114
DARDLEA/2026/08/115
Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni North District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Graskop Salary: R144 024 per annum
Barberton
Reference Number: DARDLEA/2026/08/116 Sub Directorate: Ehlanzeni South District Environmental Empowerment Services Centre: Barberton Salary: R144 024 per annum
Requirements for the General Assistant Vacancies
Applicants must have at least:
Grade 10 or ABET Level 4
Ability to read and write
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Knowledge of the Batho Pele Principles
Ability to deliver services while working under pressure
Previous working experience as a cleaner in the public service will be considered an added advantage.
This means applicants who meet the educational requirement may still consider applying even if they do not have previous public service cleaning experience, as the advertisement lists such experience as an advantage rather than the minimum qualification.
Skills and Competencies
Successful applicants should understand common cleaning techniques used in government offices and other workplace environments.
These include:
Sweeping
Scrubbing
Mopping
Polishing
Disinfecting
Waxing floors
Cleaning offices
Cleaning boardrooms
Cleaning restrooms
Applicants should also understand the correct application and safe storage of cleaning chemicals and detergents.
Being able to follow instructions, work safely and maintain a high standard of cleanliness will be important in these General Assistant roles.
General Assistant Duties and Responsibilities
General Assistants appointed by the department will perform cleaning and general support duties within the office environment.
Responsibilities will include:
Cleaning windows and floors
Dusting and polishing office furniture
Cleaning consulting rooms
Cleaning passages and corridors
Emptying waste bins
Cleaning toilets and restrooms
Cleaning other areas within office buildings
Operating cleaning equipment
Using cleaning chemicals correctly and safely
Safekeeping and handling cleaning aids and equipment
Keeping cleaning materials and equipment clean and secure
Reporting defects or maintenance problems noticed while performing duties
Carrying out other reasonable duties assigned by a supervisor
Applicants should search for the relevant General Assistant position and ensure that they use the correct reference number for the centre where they wish to apply.
The advertisement states that applications must include:
A recent comprehensive CV
Identification document
Contactable references
Telephone numbers and email addresses for references
A completed and signed new Z83 application form
Applicants should carefully check all information before submitting their application.
Where applying for more than one position, applicants should follow the portal instructions and ensure that the correct reference number is used for each application.
General Assistant Vacancy Reference Numbers
Applicants should use the reference number corresponding with their preferred location:
Victor Khanye: DARDLEA/2026/08/103 and DARDLEA/2026/08/104 KwaMhlanga: DARDLEA/2026/08/105 Mdala: DARDLEA/2026/08/106 and DARDLEA/2026/08/107 Tonga: DARDLEA/2026/08/108 Elukwatini: DARDLEA/2026/08/109, DARDLEA/2026/08/110, DARDLEA/2026/08/111 and DARDLEA/2026/08/112 Graskop: DARDLEA/2026/08/113, DARDLEA/2026/08/114 and DARDLEA/2026/08/115 Barberton: DARDLEA/2026/08/116
Enquiries
For posts in Victor Khanye, KwaMhlanga and Mdala:
Mr A Kekana Telephone: 079 630 1770
For Tonga and Barberton:
Ms MH Sekoma: (013) 759 4000 Ms EM Mkhonza: (013) 759 4000
For the listed Elukwatini and Graskop posts:
Ms N Hlatshwayo: (017) 819 5377 Ms KL Mdlalose: (017) 819 5377
Closing Date
The closing date for applications is:
11 September 2026
Applicants are encouraged not to leave their applications until the final day, particularly where supporting documents need to be uploaded through the e-Recruitment system.
These General Assistant vacancies may be suitable for job seekers who:
Have Grade 10 or ABET Level 4
Are looking for government employment in Mpumalanga
Have cleaning or general worker experience
Are comfortable performing physical cleaning duties
Can work as part of a team
Understand workplace hygiene and cleaning procedures
Can follow instructions and work under pressure
Previous public service cleaning experience can strengthen an application, but it is listed as an added advantage.
Final Reminder
The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs General Assistant vacancies provide an opportunity for qualifying applicants across several Mpumalanga communities.
With Grade 10 or ABET Level 4 listed as the minimum educational requirement and a salary of R144 024 per annum, interested applicants should prepare their documents and submit their applications through the official provincial e-Recruitment portal before 11 September 2026.
Always use the correct reference number for the position and location you are applying for.
