WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Competencies: Working knowledge of the following: Genetics/genomics research in farm livestock species (i.e. dairy, small stock, ostrich and/or beef); Scientific methodologies and models; Research Programme and Project Management; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Computer-aided scientific applications; Data analysis; Policy development and decision making; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Presentation skills; Mentoring; Creating a high performance culture; Planning and organising; Conflict Management; Change Management; Problem solving and analysis. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and standard operating procedures; Perform farm animal research data analysis and compliance functions; Research and development; Human capital development. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr C De Brouwer at Tel No: (021) 808 5220 
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
 
 
 
 
 
ARTISAN (PRODUCTION LEVEL): ELECTRICAL REF NO: AGR 52/2020 
SALARY : Grade A: R190 653 - R211 596 per annum 
Grade B: R224 574 - R249 246 per annum 
Grade C: R262 176 - R324 708 per annum 
(Salary will be determined as per OSD prescripts) 
CENTRE : Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Trade Test Certificate; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in: Electrical maintenance and repairs; Design and installing of electrical installations; Maintenance and installation of irrigation systems and water supply; Procurement and stock keeping; Computer literacy. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis; Electrical fault detection; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Team leadership; Problem solving and analysis; The following skills: Decision making; Team work; Analytical; Creativity; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Planning and organising; Proven computer literacy; Conflict Management; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Design and installing of new electrical installations; Electrical maintenance and repair of installations and equipment; General maintenance and repairs in support of research; Administration, supervision, procurement and expenditure control. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr B. Aucamp at Tel No: (021) 808 5222/083 641 5161 
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

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ACCOUNTING CLERK: CASH FLOW MANAGEMENT REF NO: AGR 51/2020 
SALARY : R173 703 per annum (Level 05) 
CENTRE : Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting and/or Mathematics as a passed subject. Recommendations: Experience in a finance environment. Competencies: A good understanding of the following: Basic Accounting System; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration; Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Division of Revenue Act (DORA); Medium Term Expenditure Framework; Standard Chart of Accounts; Good planning and organising skills; Problem solving and decision making skills; Written and verbal communication skills; MS Office; Ability to work under pressure; Good interpersonal relations. 
 
DUTIES : Clearing and rectify transactions via journals; Registers on excel; Entity maintenance (banking details); Cashier functions (receive and safeguard money, receipts, deposits and petty cash); Cashier functions, clearing of suspense accounts by compiling and capturing of journals, receipts as well as entity maintenance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms T Gerber at Tel No: (021) 808 5031 
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
 
 
 
 
 
FARM AID: RTD- ANIMAL SCIENCE (ELSENBURG) REF NO: AGR 54/2020 
SALARY : R102 534 per annum (Level 02) 
CENTRE : Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Ability to read and write (Grade 5)/ Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET 3). Recommendations: Relevant experience. Competencies: Skills working with research farm animals; Communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Daily cow herd maintenance; Livestock feeds and feeding; Research support; General farm work and infrastructure maintenance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Calvert at (021) 808 5238 
APPLICATIONS : To submit your application, hand deliver your application form from Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm to, (1) Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, Unit F6 Bayside Office, 43 Erica Road, Table View, 7441, or you may post your application to (2) Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 60495, Table View, 7439, alternatively you may email your application to, (3) 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 : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum) together with 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.