Senior Agricultural Advisor: Central Karoo (Beaufort West) at Western Cape Government

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year tertiary qualification/Honours (BSc Agric/BAgric Management or equivalent qualification);Registered with SACNASP orany 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 small livestock (sheep and goats), Production of crops produced in the specific areas, also markets and value adding; Conduct practical research.

Key Performance Areas    

• 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; FaciIitate 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.

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.