WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

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NOTE : 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.


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 SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: GRAIN (MALMESBURY) REF NO: AGR 62/2022 R1
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4 year qualification (NQF 8) in Agriculture or equivalent qualification within Agricultural field as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body; 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 Tel No: (022) 433 8903
 
 
 
 
 
 
SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: CENTRAL KAROO (BEAUFORT WEST) REF NO: AGR 04/2023 R2
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4 year qualification (NQF 8) in Agriculture or equivalent qualification within Agricultural field as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body; 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 small livestock (sheep and goats), Production of crops produced in the specific areas, also markets and value adding; Conduct practical research. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of livestock, alternative crops produced in the specific area; Project management practices; Land reform programme and project implementation; Following skills: Research; Excellent written and verbal communication; Report writing; Organisational, leadership and supervisory; Conflict management.
 
DUTIES : Compilation of project submissions and the management of project implementation; Conduct relevant development of farmers across all functions which include land reform, infrastructure development project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers especially extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production system; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC's) in the delivery and implementation of projects.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms V Erasmus Tel No: (023) 414 9202
 
 
 
 
 
 
AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT (MALMESBURY) REF NO: AGR 29/2023 R1
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4 year qualification (NQF 8) in Agriculture or equivalent qualification within Agricultural field as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Production of crops and/or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Practical research; Good understanding of land reform programme and project implementation; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Problem solving ability; Research skills; Time management; Ability to work under pressure; Work in a team; Prepare and deliver presentations.
 
DUTIES : Compilation of project submissions and project implementation; Conduct 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 of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials under supervision; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC’s) in the delivery and implementation of projects.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Horne Tel No: (022) 433 8903
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT (KHAYELITSHA) REF NO: AGR 33/2023 R1
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 4 year qualification (NQF 8) in Agriculture or equivalent qualification within Agricultural field as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body; A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Mixed farming systems; Production of crops and/or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Practical research; Good understanding of land reform programme and project implementation; Skills needed: Communication (written and verbal); Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); Problem solving ability; Research skills; Time management; Ability to work under pressure; Work in a team; Prepare and deliver presentations.
 
DUTIES : Compilation of project submissions and project implementation; Conduct 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 of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials under supervision; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC’s) in the delivery and implementation of projects.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mrs ND Saliwe Tel No: (021) 808 7084