STATE VETERINARIAN: ANIMAL HEALTH, REF NO: AGR 2018-31 
SALARY : All-inclusive salary package of R657 558 per annum (Level 11) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: BVSc (Bachelor of Veterinary Science) or equivalent qualification; Registration with the South African Veterinary Council; A valid driving licence. Recommendations: Working experience as a veterinarian; 1-2 years' post qualification experience. Competencies: Good knowledge of the following: Management; Human resource and developmental management; Financial management, Strategic management; Policy making procedures; Operation of the agricultural sector; Good knowledge of National and Provincial legislation; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Develop, analyse, and audit policies, norms, standards and legislation for Veterinary services, which would entail the following: collection of data and stakeholder consultations; Renders Veterinary Services through the implementation of the relevant legislation; Provision of training; Development and awareness programs (extension and outreach services)to communities with regards to veterinary services; Perform administrative and related functions which would include to provide inputs for operational plan of the veterinary unit; Plan, implement, maintain and coordinate disease surveillance measures; Identify controlled and non-controlled diseases and take appropriate corrective action. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr. G Buhrmann at (021) 808 5026 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST: MARKET INFORMATION, REF NO: AGR 2018-33 
SALARY : R417 552 per annum (Level 10) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate Honours Degree with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects; A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience; A valid driving licence. Recommendations: Practical experience and exposure to agricultural marketing value chains analysis; A broader practical understanding of the agricultural marketing environment, agricultural marketing policies and marketing of agricultural products legislation. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Agricultural Economics, Economic and financial analytical techniques; Ability to work independently as well as in a team; Proven computer literacy; Networking, analytical report writing and presentation skills; Communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. 
 
DUTIES : Identify and conduct market research especially on products/industries/systems that are of strategic importance to the Western Cape for export expansion, value addition and diversification opportunities; Analyse and disseminate agricultural marketing information to the agricultural sector; Undertake assessments to evaluate the agricultural marketing value chains to identify gaps and propose relevant solutions; Supply advice to clients with regard to market analysis/marketing information, market linkages and develop methods to link farmers to formal markets; Initiate feasibility and viability studies with particular emphasis on marketing information; Establish and maintain a network for liaison with economic/agricultural analysis institutions and other stakeholders; Collaborate with national and other provincial departments, industry organisations and farmers to develop a needs assessment framework in terms of market information and develop remedial training programmes to ensure access to marketing information; Assess and address challenges of smallholder farmers. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms L Thabethe at (021) 808 7733 
 
 

 
 
SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN GRADE A: RTD: ANIMAL SCIENCE, REF NO: AGR 2018-28 
SALARY : Grade A: R274 440 - R295 638 per annum 
Grade B: R313 782 - R338 253 per annum 
Grade C: R357 150 - R420 690 per annum 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate 3-year National Diploma in science or equivalent; Compulsory registration with SACNASP with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification appropriate technical (scientific) experience; A valid code B driving licence. Recommendations: Experience in the following: Rearing of ostrich chicks; Management of an ostrich export farm. Competencies: Knowledge of the following; Programme and project management; Scientific Methodologies; Research and Development; Computer-aid scientific applications; Communication (written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages in the Western Cape; Computer literacy; Networking; Technical Management and technical planning skills; Conflict management; Team leadership; Problem solving and analysis. 
 
DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies, system and procedures; Apply operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, system; Provide technical support and advice; Gather scientific data and relevant technical information; Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory, Preparation of database and routine interpretation; Database and data management; Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures; Supervise technical support and processes; Manage the performance management and development of staff. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Dr A Engelbrecht at (044) 203 9412 
 
 
 
 
 
FARM AID: NUTRITION AND PRODUCT QUALITY, REF NO: AGR 2018-26 
SALARY : R90 234 per annum (Level 02) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS: Basic literacy and numeracy (ABET level 3). Recommendations: Relevant experience; A valid driving licence; Matric (Grade 12). Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Farm animals and dairy skills; Good communication (written and verbal) skills in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape Ability to work independently and in a team. 
 
DUTIES : Herd maintenance; Mixing of animal feed; Research support; General farm work. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Mr M.N Mnisi at (021) 808 5404 
APPLICATIONS: To apply please use the following address: Attention: Cecil Van Reenen, Water Solutions (Pty) Ltd, FPG House, 1st Floor, No.1 Fairway Close, Parow, Or you may post it to the following postal address: For attention: Cecil Van Reenen, Maverick Trading, PO Box 31120, Grassy Park, 7941.