Senior Agricultural Advisor: Grain (Malmesbury) at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Agricultural, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. This post is based in Malmesbury.

Minimum 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 prduced in the specific areas, also markets and value adding.

Key Performance Areas

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 daydemonstration 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.

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.

Remuneration

R 393 711 per annum (Salary Level 9)

Note on remuneration: Remuneration not indicated as CTE, employees' service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online 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.

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. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.