WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.cowill 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. 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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: ANIMAL SPECIALIST (MOORREESBURG) REF NO: AGR 15/2021 R2 
SALARY : R382 245 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification (BSc Agric/BAgric Management Degree or equivalent qualification); Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in agricultural extension; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. Recommendation: Experience in agricultural production. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management; Land reform programme and project implementation; Skills needed: Good research; Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy (MS Office). Sound organising and leadership abilities. 
 
DUTIES : Conduct relevant project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers, especially developing farmers across all functions, which include land reform, infrastructure development, extension and support on production and research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate farmers days, demonstration day, workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Facilitate the development of organisation skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant recordkeeping and economical training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving sound technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant commodity project allocation committees in the delivery and implementation of projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Horne at Tel No: (022) 433 8903 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
 
 
 
 
 
ADMINISTRATION CLERK: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT (SWARTLAND) REF NO: AGR 24/2022 
SALARY : R176 310 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification). Recommendation: Experience/exposure in creating, maintaining and administering information databases. Competencies: Communication (written and verbal) skills; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint); Interpersonal, organising and human relation skills; Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to work independently and unsupervised. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and maintain databases and registers; Updating of registers and statistics; Handling enquiries; Make photocopies and receive or send emails; Distribute documents and mails and communication information within the team and to various stakeholders as required; Maintain and update appropriate filing system for projects and related information in the sub-directorate; Type letters and/or other correspondence when required; Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component; Provide reception and switch board; Provide secretarial assistance during stakeholder engagements; Requisition, purchasing, management and supplies inventories; Provide clerical support with the compilation of training plans; Provide high-level administrative support such as assistance with the line function projects and activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Horne at Tel No: (022) 8903 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co