LABORATORY ASSISTANT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 87/7/2026
Salary: R201 093 per annum (Level 04)
Centre: Tompi Seleka College
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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