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CITY OF JOHANNESBURG - VACANCIES 003/2019 - THREE (3) YEAR - FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG VACANCIES 003/2019
THREE (3) YEAR - FIXED TERM CONTRACT POSITIONS
Department: Social Development
Branch: Urban Agriculture
Programme Co-ordinator
(Farmer Training and Development)
Salary: R19 632.61 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 / NOF level 4 plus a three-year National Diploma in Agriculture from an accredited institution • At least two (2) years' administrative experience in a similar field of farmer training and Development • Understanding of sustainable Agriculture including sector transformation and entrepreneurship • Exposure to administrative experience in food security and agriculture will be an added advantage • Knowledge of organic farming, food security and urban agriculture will be an added advantage • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), good communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills required.
Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEE / UNEP organic farming projects. As an Agronomist/ Ecologist; mobilise and coordinate the implementation of organic farming projects through technical advice, farmer training, mentorship arid community development support, facilitate the formation of farmer association and accreditation of organic farms with relevant agencies.
Key Performance Areas: Capacity building, Coordination at Training Programmes.
Leading Competencies: Facilitation, assessment and moderations skills.
Core Competencies: Team Player; Ability to interact with all different types of farmers. Understand local languages.
Contact Person: Karabo Khumalo.
Tel No: (011) 407 6789.
Email: Karabok@joburg.org.za
Workplace:158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein.
Specialist (Agriculture Agronomist/Ecologist)
Salary: R24 297.53 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 plus a relevant three-year (National Diploma in Crop Production /Agronomy • Registration with SACNASP • At least three years' experience in a similar field • Understanding of sustainable agriculture including organic farming and climate change issues will be an added advantage • Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), goad communication (verbal and written) and good interpersonal skills required • Knowledge of agricultural industry.
Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEF/UNEP organic farming projects. As an Agronomist / Ecologist; mobilise and coordinate the implementation of organic fanning projects through technical advice, farmer training, mentorship and community development support, facilitate the formation of farmer association and accreditation of organic farms with relevant agencies.
Key Performance Areas: Advisory, Mentorship and Project Management,
Leading Competencies: Leadership; Strategic thinking; Innovative.
Core Competencies: Team Player, Ability to interact with all different types of farmers. Understand local languages.
Contact Person: Johannes Mofokeng.
Tel No:(011) 407 6736.
Email: JohanMofo@joburg.org.za
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Bloemfontein.
Branch: Agricultural Engineer
Specialist (Agriculture Engineer)
Salary: R24 297.53 pm (basic salary excluding benefits)
Appointment Requirements: • Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus a relevant three-year National Diploma in Civil, Agricultural engineering or BioSource Engineer from an accredited Institution • Registered with SA Institute of Civil Engineering • At least two (2) years' experience in a similar field. Agricultural Engineering services including Land Use Plan, for agriculture engineer and irrigations design, sector transformation and entrepreneurship development • Understanding of organic farming and climate change issues will be an added advantage • Good communication (verbal and written) and computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint) skills required.
Primary Function: Work closely with the project leader and other project coordinators in planning and implementation of the GEF / UNEP organic farming projects. As the Engineer: Design irrigation system, manage the Bill of Quantity (BOQ) according to organic standards. Manage the implementation of agriculture infrastructure, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology. Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants and other engineers no that the plans can be evaluated and any necessary changes made. Provide advice on water quality, sail and environment issues, consult for any Agricultural engineering issues and Formulated BOO.
Key Performance Areas: Project Management and Irrigations.
Leading Competencies: Leadership; planning and organising, strategic thinking, Innovative.
Core Competencies: Team player; ability to interact with all different types of fanners and stakeholders.
Contact Person: Katlego Legwale.
Tel No: (011) 407 6235.
Email: katlegoleg@joburg.org.za
Workplace: 158 Civic Boulevard, Metropolitan Centre, Braamfontein.
These are employment equity targeted positions and preference will be given to EE targeted groups including people with disabilities.
Closing date: 19 February 2019.
The City of Johannesburg Is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Appointments will he made in accordance with the CoJ's EE Policy. Application letter together with comprehensive CV must be forwarded to the contact details as mentioned above.
If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of the dosing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.