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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
CLOSING DATE : 25 February 2019
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202
OTHER POSTS
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST (MARKET ANALYSIS): MARKETING AND AGRIBUSINESS REF NO: AGR 2019-02
SALARY: R444 693 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Honors’ degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics with subjects in Agricultural Marketing or an equivalent degree; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (code 8/B) driving licence. Recommendation: A Masters’ degree; Practical experience in and exposure to agricultural marketing value chains analysis (domestic and international); A broader practical understanding of the agricultural marketing environment, agricultural marketing polices and marketing of agricultural products’ legislation. Competencies: Ability to work independently as well as in a team; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Networking, analytical report writing and presentation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Conduct Product focused Market Research with the major emphasis on new or niche sectors and products; Produce trade analysis reports on market requirements such as sanitary and phytosanitary measures and technical requirements, rules and certificates of origin; Trade remedies and applied tariff rates for different markets and supply advice to clients; Communicate with industry role players and represent the Western Cape on various platforms (locally and internationally); Oversee the execution of projects by the Agricultural Economists; Perform administrative and related functions which include guidance to internal clients and co-workers; Participate in the development of the annual work plan; Provide inputs to budget planning; Give inputs towards policy and report compilation and submission.
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Thabethe at (021) 808 7733
PROJECT COORDINATOR: FARM WORKER DEVELOPMENT REF NO: AGR 2019-01
SALARY: R356 289 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An Appropriate 4-year business/public administration degree; A minimum of 5 years’ experience in stakeholder liaison and project planning, management and coordination; A Valid Code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape.
DUTIES: Coordinate all administrative functions for all Rural Development (RD) projects and ensure that sound systems are developed, implemented, maintained and constantly improved in support of comprehensive record keeping, information sharing, tracking and reporting on all RD projects; Facilitate and drive all financial associated processes involving fund allocation, projection, expenditure, monitoring and reporting for all RD projects; Provide strategic support in collation, analysis, consolidation of information related to RD projects and outputs whether WCDoA (all programmes) funded projects or other broader stakeholder projects, bringing effect to an integrated RD; Ensuring sound and responsible human resource and financial management.
ENQUIRIES: Ms G Jacobs at (021) 808 5086
AGRICULTURAL SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL) REF NO: AGR 2019-03
SALARY: Grade A: R293 652 - R314 853 per annum as per OSD prescripts
Grade B: R334 179 - R 360 240 per annum as per OSD prescripts
Grade C: R380 364 - R448 035 per annum as per OSD prescripts
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: A 3 year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree) in Agronomy/Crop Science; Registration as a Certificated Natural Scientist in Agricultural Science/Soil Science with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions; 3 years post qualification relevant technical experience; A valid Code B driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in/as: A research technician in small grain system; Conservation agriculture in the western Cape. Knowledge of: Settings, calibration and basic maintenance of agricultural equipment and implements; Cash crops and pastures used in the Western Cape. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Cash crops and pastures used in the Western Cape, settings, calibration and basic maintenance of appropriate equipment and implements; Small grain systems (including crops, cultivation, plant-soil-water interaction); Technical Scientific inputs needed for research projects; Skills in the following: Good communication (verbal and written) in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province; Proven computer literacy (MS Office, in particular Excel); Technical Management and planning skills.
DUTIES: Render technical assistance in research projects for the development of more efficient farming practices by planning technical execution of research projects, manage personnel and procurement of required resources; Administer the creation/adaptation/maintenance of the necessary infrastructure in accordance with the project plan; Perform all administrative and related functions including compiling reports and control of assets allocated to projects; Render advice and disseminate technical information to applicable role players by handling equiries, Training and presentations to stakeholders and compiling information package and procedure manuals.
ENQUIRIES: Ms A Swanepoel at (021) 808 5320