WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc/BVMCh or equivalent qualification) recognised by the South African Veterinary Council; Compulsory registration as a Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC); A minimum of 1 year post qualification experience; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: In depth knowledge of the following: Animal disease and their control; Epidemiological principles and methods; Knowledge of the following: 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; Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the official languages of the Western Province; Good organisation skills; Good administrative skills; Analytical skills; Proven interpersonal skills Tactful, but firm Creative Thinking; Relating and networking skills; Complex writing and reporting skills; Analysing; applying expertise and technology skills; Learning and researching skills. 
 
DUTIES: Monitoring of the procedures and processes at the abattoirs, food processing and animal by-product processing establishments to ensure compliance with national and international requirements for export; Certification of exports of live animals, meat, meat products and animal products; Implementation of remedial and control actions if export requirements are not met; Assessment of hygiene management systems at the abattoir; Record keeping and reporting of activities and export data as required; Participation in provincial export product safety programmes; Auditing of export establishments in the province. 
 
ENQUIRIES: DR V Henwood at Tel No: (021) 808 5377/ 7607 
 
 

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AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST: MACRO AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS, REF NO: AGR 2019-33 
SALARY: R316 791 per annum (Level 08) 
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate Honours degree (or equivalent qualification) with Agricultural Economics and/or Economics as major subjects; A valid (Code B) driving licence. Recommendation: Working knowledge of economic and financial (advanced) analytical techniques; Experience in the application of research techniques. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Agricultural sector and macro-economic factors influencing it; Application of resource economics; Ability to analyse datasets and trends using stata (or related) statistical software; Communication (written and verbal) in at least two of the official languages of the Western Cape and presentation skills; Proven computer literacy skills (MS Office). 
 
DUTIES: Continuous in-depth study/research of developments/patterns/trends in a specific agricultural environment; Analyse/identification analysis, adapt and/or develop models in order to reflect the current situation and/or forecast/project possible scenarios; Compilation of final output (e.g., reports, position papers, populated databases); Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on the impact of forecasts for decision-making, initiatives and/or interventions within a specific environment; Develop and evaluate business plans; Establish and maintain a network for liaison with economic/agricultural analysis institutions; Perform administrative and related functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr T Morokong at Tel No: (021) 808 5195 
 
 
 
 
 
ACCOUNTING CLERK: REPORTING AND DEBT MANAGEMENT REF NO: AGR 2019-30 
SALARY: R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Mathematics and/or Accounting as a passed subject. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: BAS and PASTEL, legislation, directions and procedures with regard to personal administration and more specifically of: PFMA, NTR’S, PTI’S, Division of revenue act (DORA), MTEF, SCOA; Record keeping procedures; Computer literacy; Problem solving; Interpersonal relationships; Ability to work under pressure; Team player; Planning and organising skills. 
 
DUTIES: Generate invoices on Pastel system for services rendered on credit; Managing municipal accounts of private and official tenants; Ensure invoices are generated for all private and official tenants for municipal services rendered by the department; Creating new debtors files for first time clients of the department; Follow up on all returned mail and obtain correct postal addresses from clients of whom post has been returned as undeliverable. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mrs M Fryer at Tel No: (021) 808 5393