WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3-year B-Degree or higher qualification with a minimum of 3 years ‘relevant management experience; A valid code B driving license. Recommendation: Project Management experience Competencies: Extensive working knowledge of the following: Project Management; Public service legislation, policies, guidelines related to this portfolio; Communication skills (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office packages; Supervisory and management skills; Presentation and report writing skills; Customer/client/liaison/networking skills; Financial Management skills; Negotiation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Deliver an efficient housing administrative function within the department; Management of sourcing of office accommodation in the department; Enterprise Risk Management and policy development and maintenance; Manage an effective support service; Update the User Asset Management Plan; Oversee and manage the reduction in energy consumption, water use and waste; Perform managerial and administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Wentzel at Tel No: (021) 808 5003/ 5119 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za

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INFORMATION DEVELOPER: RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICES REF NO. AGR 2019-53 
SALARY : R257 508 per annum (Level 07) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year post school qualification (National Diploma or higher qualification) in Communication/Media Studies/Journalism or related; A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in an agricultural or related environment; A valid code B driving license. Recommendations: Excellent writing ability, especially scientific writing; Experience in various user interfaces and electronic information dissemination; Experience in the translation of scientific written material Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy skills in MS Office products, Internet, Intranet; Planning and organising; Ability to work independently and within a team; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. 
 
DUTIES : Scientific Information administration; Electronic information compilation; Determine and advise on different formats for distribution of information (e.g. CD, hard copy, website, articles in journals and newsletters, audio, presentations, or a combination depending on the target audience and their requirements.); General (e.g Translation, Afrikaans to English and vice versa, as well as proofreading, Ad hoc functions, including gathering of information from events to publish, design of scientific posters and banners, attendance of specific information days, attendance of strategic sessions to set information standards for researchers and technicians. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr I Trautmann at Tel No: (021) 808 5012 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted to apply submit your application online only: https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co.za
 
 
 
 
 
TRACTOR DRIVER/OPERATOR: FARM SERVICES, OUDTSHOORN REF NO: AGR 2019-51 
SALARY : R145 281 per annum (Level 04) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification); a minimum of 1-year relevant experience; A valid Code B driving license. Competencies: Working knowledge of general farm work/activities regarding working with different ages of ostriches and research; Operate a tractor with various implements; Perform tractor maintenance and related support activities; Ability to work well within a team and individually; Communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Operate a tractor with various implements; Perform vehicle maintenance and administration support; Operate specialised machinery; Perform general farm activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Engelbrecht at Tel No: (044) 203 9408 
APPLICATIONS : To submit your application, hand deliver your application form from Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm to, Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, Unit F6 Bayside Office, 43 Erica Road, Table View, 7441, or you may post your application to Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 60495, Table View, 7439, alternatively you may email your application to Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, info@westerncapegov.com  Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. 
 
NOTE : Please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with certified copies of ID, Academic qualifications and proof of other requirements as indicated in the advertisement. The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form Applicants from relevant local communities will receive preference. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. To apply, you must submit a manual application.