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Land Use Technician: Land Use Management (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 51/2025
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to support the manager of the sub-programme: Land Use Management and/or rezoning of agricultural land to contribute towards the compilation of sustainable development plans.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma at NQF Level 6 (equivalent or higher qualification) in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Agriculture or Town Planning
A minimum of 3 years appropriate post-qualification experience in land use planning and agricultural resource management
A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
Recommendation
BSc Degree at NQF level 7 or higher in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Town Planning or Agriculture Resource Management
Working knowledge of the following: Land Use Planning (legislation, National, Provincial and Municipal)
Drafting change of land use application and assessment thereof
Evaluation of the conservation of agricultural Resources Act, Spatial Development Frameworks, subdivision, rezoning and Environmental Impact Assessments
Agricultural sector and management of natural resource management, crop production systems, water and irrigation and social physical properties
Management skills in human resources, financial and project management
Experience in MS Office, ArcView/GIS programs
Operation of unmanned aircraft systems (drone) with valid remote pilot certificate/licence with VLOS rating.