Senior Agricultural Advisor: Economist (Bredasdorp), Ref No. AGR 09/2025 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. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Agricultural Economics or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Agricultural Economics on NQF level 8; 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 economics and agricultural economics. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of enterprise budgets and cashflow statements; Conduct 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 workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Write reports regarding economical progress; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant recordkeeping and economical training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving economical input and 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 in the delivery and implementation of projects lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Production of crops and livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Project management practices; Good research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication and report; Sound organizational and leadership abilities; Good understanding of the land reform, programme and project implementation; Excellent communication (written and verbal skills); Proven computer literacy in MS Office; (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point).