Senior Agricultural Advisor: Swartland (Moorreesburg), Ref No: AGR 01/2026 at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Agricultural Economics or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Agricultural Economics on NQF level 8 (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in the provision of specialist input as an agricultural economist within the agricultural extension and advisory services framework; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A valid code B driving licence.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Agricultural production economics and agricultural production; Compilation of enterprise budgets; Compilation and interpretation of financial statements and cashflow projections of agricultural enterprises; Farm level application of agricultural economic principles; Financial and production record keeping; Compilation of viable business plans for agricultural enterprises; Ability to assess economic viability of agricultural enterprises; Production of crops and / or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Agricultural business administration; Key Project Management Practices; Good Research Skills; Excellent Written and Verbal Communication and Reporting; Sound Organizational and Leadership & Management Abilities; Good understanding of the Commodity Approach, Land Reform Programme and Project Implementation; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point).