Jobs at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture (Animal Production). A Post-graduate Certificate in Education. 3 years supervisory experience. 

DUTIES :

• Oversee the development and implementation of the academic curriculum for the subject field according to the relevant quality standards which would, inter alia, include the following: Determine the training needs of clients and industrial role players (Liaise with relevant agricultural role players). Identify gaps in the curriculum, review and develop appropriate interventions, e.g. course material / study guides. Compile a curriculum. Ensure alignment of course material with requirements set for academic institutions and practical requirements. Participate in peer reviewing of study material and presentations.
• Prepare syllabus guides, lesson plans and presentation of practical, theoretical and/or short courses in accordance with the set timetable. Ensure that assessment and moderation of assessments takes place in accordance with the required standards (e.g. Higher Education Quality Committee standards). Develop and implement a capacity building plan. Conduct classes which would, inter alia, include the following: Conduct classes which would, inter alia, include the following. Prepare practical and theoretical lecturing material and study aids. Present lectures and tutorials. Maintain discipline during classes. Compile question papers and memorandums for assessments. Grade answer sheets, papers and assignments. Statistical analysis of results. Invigilate during exams and tests as required. Support students through an advisory and consultative role. Moderation of exams as required. Present short courses / vocational training to Higher Education and Training (HET), Further Education and Training (FET) students and other stakeholders.
• Liaise with industry at various platforms on different aspects of vocational training. Prepare practical material and study aids. Present practical classes and assessment. Provide oversight, guidance, mentoring and assistance to students and other stakeholders in the planning (strategic, operational, fodder flow and financial) and management (day-to-day livestock operations, data collection and marketing) of production units (mini-farms). Provide oversight to students / stakeholders in the collection, processing and interpretation of data of the production unit. Ensure the provision of sufficient quantity and quality of practical training material and equipment (fleeces, livestock, equipment, etc.). Oversee and conduct applied information research on production units: Do desktop research on subject matter. Identify relevant new information and technology for incorporation in course material. Present findings of research at relevant platforms.
• Provide verbal and written advice and assistance to farmers in subject field. Perform and oversee administrative and extracurricular functions which would, inter alia, entail the following: Give input towards policy. Involved with planning regarding academic, facilities, financial and other related issues. Compilation of timetables. Perform and oversee administration in terms of classes e.g. attendance registers, student records, exam results etc. Serve on various committees (e.g. subject academic committees etc.). Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Human resource responsibility including Supervise subordinates. Development of subordinates. Maintain discipline. Plan and prioritise work of subordinates. Performance management. Monitor expenditure and utilisation of assets. Comply with the Public Service prescripts. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a NQF level 3 qualification (Grade 10 certificate). Five (5) years ’driving, operating and drilling experience.

DUTIES :

• Render production services i.t.o. drilling and construction services. Produce boreholes and construct agricultural infrastructure according to specification and recognized standards. Preparation of access roads at construction and drilling sites. Construct, erect and repair existing and new disease control fence. Drilling, testing and repair of existing boreholes. Operating specialized drilling and earthmoving equipment.
• Transport, load and offload material, goods and equipment. Transportation of officials. Application of safety and precautionary measures. Ensure maintenance of drilling and construction equipment. Ensure compliance with OHS act. Service construction and drilling equipment according to schedule. Quality assures serviced and maintained equipment. Cleaning and lubrication of machinery and equipment. Inspect and maintain equipment and report defects. Perform administrative and related functions. Keep and maintain job record/register. Keep log sheets of vehicles, drilling and earthmoving-equipment and machines. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession an NQF Level 3 (Grade 10 Certificates). No experience required. 

DUTIES :

• Manual labour support during the construction of agricultural infrastructure and projects. Preparation of access roads and construction sites. Handling of tools and other construction material and equipment (Including welding). Handling and planting of posts, placing and straining of fence cladding. Perform physical labour and maintenance related tasks including construction of concrete and other structures. Spray herbicides to inhibit the growth of vegetation in and around the office/ camp. Cutting of grass and vegetation with mower to ensure neatness and optimal workspace. Provide reporting and logistical support function.
• Cleaning of storage facility including premises and gardens. Assist in organizing the yard optimally. Maintenance, safekeeping and repair of premises, buildings, stores, tools and equipment. Compliance with OHS act. Safekeeping, cleaning and maintenance of hand tools and camping facilities (accommodation, ablution and kitchen facilities), stores, vehicles and machines. Rehabilitation of terrain after construction completed. Assist with repairs and emergency breakdowns (including after hour’s repairs). Loading and offloading of construction materials.
• Assist with the on and off loading of material, machinery and vehicles. Assist with the correct weight distribution and spacing of cargo to ensure axle weight allowance not exceeded and safe working conditions. Securing of cargo correctly. Assist with correct storage of offloaded equipment and materials. Providing assistance with stocktaking and record keeping of materials loaded and offloaded in and out of the storage facility. Reporting of movement of hand tools and other equipment in storage (ensure proper paperwork for movement).