Senior Lecturer: Viticulture and Oenology, Ref No. AGR 22/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government for a suitably qualified and competent individual to ensure the presentation of practical and theoretical classes/courses within a specific subject field to students and other role players in agriculture.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4-year BSc degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Viticulture and Oenology; A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience.

Recommendation    

• Successfully completed training as an assessor and/or moderator; Expertise to teach related subject.

Key Performance Areas    

• Ensure that classes are conducted by supervisees; Develop and implement the academic curriculum for the subject field; Conduct classes; Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses; Ensure that student advisory services are provided; Perform and oversee administrative and related functions; Keep abreast of the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments in the subject field; Renew and develop course material and study guides.

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of the subject field; Skills needed: Supervisory and management; Communication (written and verbal); Computer literacy;  Leadership; Planning and Organising; Formal training and presentation.