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. 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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PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEER (PRODUCTION LEVEL): SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (ENGINEERING SERVICES) - GEORGE REF NO: AGR 59/2022 
SALARY : Grade A: R750 693 - R801 105 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade B: R846 429 - R911 862 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
Grade C: R967 809 - R1 140 018 per annum, (OSD as prescribed) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Engineering Degree (B Eng/ BSC (Eng)) in Civil Engineering; A minimum of 3 years post qualification engineering experience in water and irrigation is required; Compulsory registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Water and irrigation engineering; Programme and project management; Engineering design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Creating high performance culture; Professional judgement; Networking; Decision making skills; Customer focus and responsiveness; Financial management; Planning and organising skills; Ability to work under pressure; Written and verbal communication skills. 
 
DUTIES : Water and irrigation engineering; Design new systems to solve practical engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety; Plan, design, operate and maintain engineering projects; Human capital development; Ensure training and development of technicians, technologists and candidate engineers to promote skills/knowledge transfer and adherence to sound engineering principles and code of practice. Office administration and budget planning; Manage resources and prepare and consolidate inputs for the facilitation of resource utilisation; Research and development; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr P Keuck at Tel No: (021) 808 5340 
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (RISK AND PERFORMANCE)- ELSENBURG REF NO: AGR 61/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year tertiary qualification (B-Degree or equivalent); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Finance or Supply Chain Management working environment. Recommendation: Degree in Law, Auditing or equivalent. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; PFMA (Public Financial Management Act, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, etc.); Legacy System requirements and functioning; Record keeping procedures. Following skills: Computer literacy, Microsoft Office; Written and verbal communication; Planning and organising; Liaison with personnel at all levels; Decision-making. 
 
DUTIES : Performing a SCM compliance and Performance monitoring service; Rendering a General Management Service; Rendering a Financial Service; Monitor and review the capturing of all receipts, invoices, credit notes, back dated price increases and payment; Performing a System Administrative function; Performing a Bid Administrative function; Performing a Demand and Acquisition management function. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Clint Starling at clint.starling@westerncape.gov.za  
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
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: GRAIN (MALMESBURY) REF NO: AGR 62/2022 
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification/Honours (BSc Agric/BAgric Management 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; Knowledge of the following: Production of livestock, grain, alternative crops produced in the specific areas, also markets and value adding. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of livestock, grain, alternative crops produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management practices; Land reform programme and project implementation; Following skills: Research; Excellent written and verbal communication and reporting; Organisational, leadership and supervisory; Conflict management. 
 
DUTIES : Supervise and lead staff in the office; Planning and implementation of economic, sustainable grain and pasture production systems; Project design, planning and management; Provide inputs for the compilation of grain and pasture enterprise budgets; Information on grain and pasture production; Recommendations regarding cultivars for different soil and climate combinations. Advise and train farmers on planting management and harvesting of grain and pastures; Interpretation of soil analysis and crop requirement for optimal recommendations for corrective actions; 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 on markets; Facilitate farmer's day, demonstration day, workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agriculture sector; Facilitate relevant record keeping 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 Systems (AIMS) Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to Implementation Agencies and relevant Community Project Allocation Committees (CPACs) in the delivery and implementation of projects. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms RF Horne at Tel No: (022) 433 8903 
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