Senior Agricultural Advisor at Eastern Cape: Department Of Agriculture

Minimum - Competencies

• Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid driver’s license.           

Requirements         

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.  Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services.     

      Duties 

• Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Work with the supervisor towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.)