WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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 370 214. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
CHIEF DIRECTOR: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT 
REF NO: AGR 02/2023 R1 
SALARY : R1 371 558 per annum (Level 14), (all–inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree (NQF 7) in agriculture or agricultural economics; 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level; Valid driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Recommendation: Proficient in two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Financial Management; People Management and Empowerment; and analytical ability, motivational ability, negotiation - and persuasion ability, ability to function on a conceptual level. 
 
DUTIES : Exercise oversight over the project management agenda of Casidra; Enable agrarian reform to smallholder and commercial farmers through sustainable agricultural development services; Oversee the provision of extension and advisory services to farmers; Oversee the successful implementation of food security projects; Provision of Strategic Leadership and Management; Promote the integrated governance and strengthening of strategic partnership and industry initiatives (local, national and international); and Manage the planning and reporting on the Conditional grants of the Programme. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Darryl Jacobs Tel No: (021) 808 5013 
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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OTHER POSTS
 
 
CLOSING DATE : 07 August 2023 
 
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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 
 
 
 
STATE VETERINARIAN: EXPORT CONTROL (VETERINARY SERVICES) 
REF NO: AGR 40/2023 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
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 or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Masters degree (or higher qualification); Experience in the following: Database design; Video editing and YouTube. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000) and the regulations and policy pertaining to this act; Ante-mortem and post-mortem examinations of animals/birds, with special reference to zoonotic or other conditions that may affect humans; International requirements regarding meat safety, in particular requirements of the Codex Alimentarius Commission; Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984); Auditing of food establishment; Pathology; Asset management; Personnel management; Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to: Work independently in a team; Work accurately and precisely; Work under stressful conditions. 
 
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; Record keeping and reporting of activities and export data as required; Participation in provincial export product safety programmes. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr V Henwood Tel No: (021) 808 5377 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
STATE VETERINARIAN: VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH REF NO: AGR 42/2023 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
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 or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Masters degree (or higher qualification); Experience in monitoring, auditing and control of meat safety in abattoirs. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000) and the regulations and policy pertaining to this act; Ante-mortem and post-mortem examinations of animals/birds, with special reference to zoonotic or other conditions that may affect humans; International requirements regarding meat safety, in particular requirements of the Codex Alimentarius Commission; Animal Disease Act, 1984 (Act 35 of 1984); Auditing of food establishment; Pathology; Asset management; Personnel management; Proven Communication (written and verbal) skills; Ability to: Work independently in a team; Work accurately and precisely; Work under stressful conditions. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, analyse and audit policies, norms, standards and legislation for Veterinary Public Health; Render Veterinary Services through the implementation of relevant legislation; Provision of training development and awareness programmes (extension and outreach services) to communities with regards to Veterinary Services; Perform administrative and related functions; Keep abreast with Veterinary legal, policy frameworks, journals, publications and attend relevant professional development interventions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr M Wolhuter at Tel No: (021) 808 7606 
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: FARM SERVICES: TYGERHOEK 
REF NO: AGR 41/2023 
SALARY : R107 196 per annum (Level 02) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Basic Literacy and Numeracy (ABET level 2/Grade 5). Recommendation: Relevant experience of general farm physical labour work involving animals, crops and infrastructure. Competencies: Ability in the following: Work well within a team; Physical work/activities; Work independently; Good communication (written and verbal). 
 
DUTIES : Perform manual farm activities: Crop production; Animal production; Mixed cropping and livestock research farm and infrastructure development and maintenance. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Mabitsela Tel No: (028) 425 4861 
APPLICATIONS : To submit your application, there are three methods in which you can apply, please only use one of the following: 
1. Hand deliver your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, 6-8 Highstreet (Highstreet Tygervalley Building); Level 2, Rosenpark Bellville (From Monday to Friday between 07:00am to 17:00pm); 
Or 2. Post your application for Attention: Western Cape Government Jobs, PO Box 60495 Table View 7439; 
Or 3. Email your application to, westerncape@immploy.com. 
 
NOTE : To apply, please complete an application form (Z 83) and current CV (5 pages maximum), The post being applied for and the reference number must be clearly indicated on the Z83 application form. Clearly indicate the reference number of post in email subject line and ensure attachments are in the appropriate format (MS Word or PDF). Applications not submitted on or before the closing date as well as faxed copies will not be considered. If you did not receive any correspondence within 3 months of closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful. 
 
CLOSING DATE : 14 August 2023