GOVERNMENT GENERAL WORKERS 2026
Position
General Workers (Re-advertisement – previous applicants must re-apply)
Salary
R131 265 per annum (Level 02)
Location
Various sites across different regions in South Africa
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 8 / ABET Level 2 or equivalent qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills (ability to read and write)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of security-related duties
- Ability to complete simple reports
Key Duties (Core Functions)
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Performing routine manual farming-related tasks
- Controlling movement of cloven-hoofed animals in designated areas
- Stopping, registering, and searching vehicles within redline zones
- Identifying and confiscating prohibited goods or products
- Opening and closing gates as required
- Conducting fence patrols and carrying out minor repairs
- Tracking animal movements along fence lines
- Clearing bushes and maintaining fence visibility
- Managing quarantined animals and verifying permits
- Keeping accurate records of:
- Permits
- Animal quarantine movements
- Vehicle entry and exit logs
Summary
This role is mainly focused on field control, animal movement monitoring, fence patrol duties, and enforcement support in controlled agricultural or border-style operational areas. It is physically demanding and suited for candidates who can work outdoors and handle manual labour consistently.