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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
CLOSING DATE : 15 July 2019
 

 
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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202 
 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
LECTURER: AGRONOMY (SMALL GRAINS), REF NO. AGR 2019-26 
SALARY : R 316 791 per annum (Salary level 8) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year B.Agric-degree or equivalent qualification in Agronomy or related agricultural field with specialisation in grain production; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience. Recommendation: A valid (Code B) driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Grain production practices; Communication (verbal and written) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape; Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Leadership, planning and organising skills; High level of assertiveness and professionalism; Formal training and presentation skills. 
 
DUTIES : Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses; Renewal and development of course material and study guides; Assessments of students; Student consultation and support; Non-curricular activities. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms B Abrahams Tel no: (021) 808 5480 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 



INFORMATION DEVELOPER: RESEARCH INFORMATION SERVICES, REF NO. AGR 2019-25 
SALARY : R 257 508 per annum (Salary level 7) 
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 3 years relevant experience in an agricultural environment; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendation: 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, 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, etc.) 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr. I Trautmann Tel no: (021) 808 5012 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co