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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: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 03 May 2021
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. 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 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
OTHER POSTS
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR (MOORREESBURG) REF NO: AGR 15/2021
SALARY : R 376 596 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 driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in agricultural production economics. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management; Good research skills; Written and verbal communication skills; Land reform programme and project implementation; Sound organising and leadership abilities; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
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 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
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR (VREDENDAL) REF NO: AGR 16/2021
SALARY : R376 596 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 driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in the following: Agricultural production economics and agricultural production; Training and experience in the compilation of enterprise budgets, cash flow statements and farm level agricultural economic principles. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of crops and/or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding Project management; Good research skills; Written and verbal communication skills; Sound organisational and leadership abilities; Land reform programme and project implementation.; Proven computer literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES : Compilation of enterprise budgets and cashflow statements; 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 economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building and food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Facilitate the development of organisation skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant financial training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving financial input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Conducting site visits to projects; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management Systems (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees in the delivery and implementation of projects; Management of human resources and finance.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Du Randt at Tel No: (027) 207 3502