WESTERN CAPE DEAPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES REF NO: AGR 28/2022 
SALARY : R1 269 951 per annum (Level 14), all-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Masters in Agricultural Sciences (NQF 9); 5 years appropriate experience at senior management level; A valid unendorsed driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; Recommendation: Ph.D in Agricultural Sciences; Extensive experience in strategic management at a senior management level, and in particular in the agricultural research environment; Extensive knowledge of the line function management at a senior management level; Extensive knowledge of administrative management at a senior management level; Extensive knowledge of financial management, prescripts and legislation, inclusive of PFMA and Treasury guidelines; Extensive knowledge of Personnel Management; Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management; and Good knowledge of agricultural research systems and important role players. Competencies: Exceptional communication and leadership skills; Computer skills; Good knowledge of project management and coordination; Strategic and management skills; Presentation skills; Financial management skills; and Advanced negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Strategic Management; Line function management; and administrative management (financial, personnel and supply chain). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr I Trautmann Tel No: (021) 808 5012

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OTHER POSTS
 
 
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGIST: SEROLOGY/VIROLOGY AND EPIDEMIOLOGY (STELLENBOSCH) REF NO: AGR 25/2022 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year National Diploma (or equivalent qualification) in Veterinary Technology; Registration as a Veterinary Technologist with South Africa Veterinary Council (upload a copy of your SAVC registration certificate to the application as well as proof of payment of the latest registration fees); A valid (code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Working knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Basic serological techniques; Reagent preparation; Quality control ISO 17025 accreditation; Government provisioning system; Relevant legislation and policies; Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and LIMS); Written and verbal communication; Ability to: Work independently and in a team; Accurately and precisely; Good professional conduct. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure diagnostic serology, registration, preparation and processing of samples for analysis and performing analyses, as well as media preparation and quality control; Relief duty in other laboratory sections as required; Maintaining a laboratory management system in the section according to ISO 17025; Capturing of results in the Laboratory Information Management system (LIMS); Administration: Maintenance of laboratory registers and statistics; Procurement of laboratory requirements; Stock control; Liaison with other veterinary technologists, veterinarians and the clients of the laboratory. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr K Harris at Tel No: (021) 808 7538 
 
 
 
 
 
 
VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER (WORCESTER) REF NO: AGR 26/2022 
SALARY : R321 543 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B Degree) in Environmental Health/Animal Health or Veterinary Public Health; A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: A valid registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa; Experience in the following: Abattoir, monitoring and control of meat safety in abattoirs; Abattoir auditing and responsible for multiple abattoirs on a regional level. Competencies: In depth knowledge of the following: Animal disease and their control; Epidemiological principles and methods; Farming practices in the Western Cape Province; Meat Safety Act, 200 (Act 40 of 200) and the regulations and policy pertaining to this act; Animal Health Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984); Auditing of food establishment; Pathology; Administrative procedures; Skills in the following: Proven Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy in MS Office packages; Planning and organisation; Analytical; Interpersonal; Relating and networking; Complex writing and reporting; Analysing; applying expertise and technology; Learning and researching; Ability to work independently. 
 
DUTIES : Ensure meat hygiene and food safety by: Monitoring and inspecting export products/animals and accompanying documentation to ensure adherence to international standards; Execute law enforcement in accordance with Meat Safety act at abattoirs and sterilization plants. Ensure legislative compliance through awareness campaigns, extension practices and law enforcement; Advising public regarding informal slaughtering and exemptions; Determine slaughtering needs of communities and make recommendations; Ensure compliance with legislation, national and international export requirements by auditing of exports facilities for compliance; Monitoring of harvesting procedures; Collection of samples for surveillance of identified projects of disease in animal and animal products. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr M.J. Wolhuter at Tel No: (021) 808 7606