Job Openings at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

REQUIREMENTS :

• A undergraduate degree in higher education or agricultural management or agricultural science as recognised by SAQA (NQF 7); 5 years middle and/ or senior management experience in agricultural management or higher education; A Valid driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities.

Competencies:

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, i.e higher education; Proven knowledge in the processes involved in developing higher education training policies; Knowledge of Strategic management; Knowledge of People management and development; Good communication skills; and understanding of higher education governance and accreditation processes

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; Three years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid driving license.

Competencies:

• Project Management; Technical design and analysis knowledge; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Knowledge of legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting;

Skills needed:

• Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Written and verbal communication; Proven Computer Literacy; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management; Good analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and organisational.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma in Civil Engineering or relevant qualification; Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as an Engineering Technician; Three years post qualification technical (Engineering) experience; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the following: Technical: Project Management; Technical design and analysis; Research and development; Computer-aided engineering applications; Legal compliance; Technical report writing; Technical consulting; Generic: Problem solving and analysis; Decision making; Team work; Creativity; Customer focus and responsiveness; Communication (written and verbal); Computer skills; People Management; Planning and Organising; Change Management

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 4-year Degree: BSc (Hons) in Food Science or 4-year relevant qualification or higher qualification; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist; Three years post qualification (natural scientific) experience; A valid driving licence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models; Computer-aided scientific applications; Technical report writing; Data analysis; Policy development and analysis; Presentation skills; Mentoring. Skills in the following: Team leadership; Analytical skills; Communication; Networking; People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work independently.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate (Carpentry); A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis; Manufacturing of wooden structure and items, including but not limited to building frameworks, custom furniture, cabinets, doors, windows, stairs and decorative trims; Maintenance and repairs of equipment and infrastructure; General maintenance and repairs in support of the sub-directorate; Administration, supervision, procurement and expenditure control; Legislative framework governing the public service; Working procedures in terms of the working environment; Legal compliance; Relevant experience. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Technical report writing; Problem solving and an trims; a lysis; Planning and organising Analytical; Creativity; Decision making; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to adapt to the working requirements and environment.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of the following: Technical analysis; Working procedures; Legislative framework governing the public service; Legal compliance; Relevant experience. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy (MS Office); Written and verbal communication; Technical report writing; Problem solving and analysis; Planning and organising Analytical; Creativity; Decision making; Self-management; Customer focus and responsiveness; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to adapt to the working requirements and environment.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate Honours Degree at NQF Level 8 (equivalent or higher qualification) with Economics and/or agricultural economics as major subjects; A minimum of 6 years relevant experience required of which 3 years is managerial experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Competencies:

• Working knowledge of the following: Managerial exposure; Proven knowledge of qualitative and quantitative agricultural economic and or economics research processes and techniques; Proven ability to conduct research, analytical skills and to conceptualise policy; Advanced computer literacy; Portfolio of research; Economic analytical techniques. Skills needed: Communication/presentation skills; Excellent report writing skills; Management skills; Strategic management and leadership skills.

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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).

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Livestock or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Livestock on NQF level 8 or equivalent qualification; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in agricultural extension; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A valid code B driving licence.

Competencies:

• Knowledge and understanding of the following: Production of livestock; Extension methodology; Project management practices; Good communication (written and verbal), leadership and presentation skills; Good problem solving (research skills); Good time management and ability to work under pressure; Computer literacy in Excel, Word, Power Point; Good leadership skills.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification).

Competencies:

• A good understanding of the following: Registry duties, practices and operate computer; Legislative framework governing the Public Service; Storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment; Understanding of the work in registry; Skills in the following: Proven computer literacy; Planning and organisation; Written and verbal communication; Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic Education NQF Level 1 to 2 (Grade 9 or higher).

Competencies:

• General knowledge of routine manual maintenance activities.

Skills required:

• Verbal communication skills and basic numeracy.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic Education NQF Level 1 to 2 (Grade 9 or higher).

Competencies:

• General knowledge of routine manual maintenance activities.

Skills required:

• Verbal communication skills and basic numeracy.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Basic Education NQF Level 1 to 2 (Grade 9 or higher).

Competencies:

• General knowledge of the following: Ground keeping; Garden layout; Cutting and trimming lawns; Grounds man work; Appropriate tools and the usage there of; Verbal communication and Good interpersonal skills.