The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development(LDARD) aims to strategically mobilise, distribute and utilise those resources equitably and efficiently to achieve the four mentioned Government objectives, by supporting the agricultural sector.
The LDARD has identified and adopted twelve key strategic programme priorities, which are in line wit...
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To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development.
Assist in demonstrations of farming methods, to ensure efficient utilisation of resources like soil, water, veld, money and others.
Assist in organising farmers’ days, information sessions, etc.
Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment and the development of farm business plans.
Source technical and functional input from specialists as required by producers.
Assist in providing clients with information concerning financial assistance.
To assist in providing technical support on all agricultural projects, food security initiatives and land development support programmes and assist with planning, advice, facilitation of training and after-care.
Assist in identification and mobilise interest groups to form entities or institutions.
Assist in organising meetings to identify training needs.
Assist to facilitate capacity building and provide aftercare.
Assist in facilitating the development and implementation of business plans.
Assist to establish and revive inactive projects.
Assist in establishing and maintaining home gardens.
To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnership with relevant agricultural approach and partnership with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture.
Assist in gathering and analysing relevant information to assist with identification of problem areas and prioritisation thereof, e.g., conduct extension surveys.
Conduct planning meetings.
Assist to facilitate the establishment of cooperatives, farmer’s associations, interest groups etc.
To assist in the promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products.
Facilitate the identification of real and perceived needs.
Establish structures to address the needs identified.
Assist in building capacity of clients to enable them to fulfil their own needs.
Assist in providing inputs for the implementation of best practice, technologies, and latest trends.
Support the implementation of programs.
Assist in evaluating the success / effectiveness of production systems.
Provide continuous support to ensure sustained production.
Provide administrative and related functions.
Study technological advances and best practices to enable him / her to perform the extension function according to the required standards.
Keep the relevant database up to date (including a register of farms within area of operation).
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Comply with the Public Service prescripts, departmental policies, procedures, technologies, and new developments to be able to render efficient and effective extension services.
Safe keeping of physical assets (where applicable).
Prerequisites
Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Agriculture majoring in Crop Production / Animal Production or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
No Experience Required.
Valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
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