WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

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NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs  or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. 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. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert.

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SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST: AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC SERVICES (FINANCIAL RECORD KEEPING AND ANALYSIS) REF NO: AGR 05/2022 R1
Re-advertisement. Applicants who previously applied must re-apply as your previous application will not be considered.
SALARY : R477 090 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Honours degree or equivalent qualification with Agricultural Economics and/or Agricultural Management as major subjects; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher). Recommendation: Knowledge of economic and financial analytical techniques. Competencies: Knowledge of the clear articulation of the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in relation to production economics; Skills needed: Excellent networking; Report writing; Presentation; Advanced computer literacy. Ability to communicate technical information accurately (written and verbal).
 
DUTIES : Coordinate financial record keeping programme for farmers in the Western Cape; Analyse financial statements for farm businesses and make recommendations for improvement; Perform agricultural economic studies, which include but not limited to viability studies, business plan development and its evaluation, feasibility studies, cash-flows and sensitivity analysis; Develop new enterprise budgets and facilitate the development of these budgets by collecting, verifying, interpreting and evaluation of data; Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on production economics activities and studies which include but not limited to financial record keeping, viability studies, business plan development and its evaluation, feasibility studies, cash-flows and sensitivity analysis; Continuous in-depth study or research of developments, patterns and trends in the field of production economics by making use of recognized scientific methods; Do ongoing literature reviews and remaining well-informed regarding local and international development in the field of production economics; Give advice to the top level management and communicate the research findings by means of technical and popular publications and presentations; Perform administrative and related functions; Contribute to the management of the division which include recruitment, supervision and performance appraisal as well as budgeting.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr M. Mjonono at Tel No: (021) 808 5200