Vacancies Available at Eastern Cape: Department Of Agriculture

Minimum - Competencies

• Programme and project management. Scientific methodologies and models. Research and development. Computer-aided scientific applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Professional judgment. Data analysis. Policy development and analysis. Scientific presentation. Recognized level of expertise. Mentoring. Generic Competencies: Decision making. Team leadership and teamwork. Analytical skills. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication. Networking. Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Excel and MS PPT). People management. Planning and organising. Conflict management. Change management. Problem-solving and analysis. Innovation.     

Requirements

• BSc degree (Hon) (NQF 8) in Crop Science / Agronomy / Horticulture / Fruit Science as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a professional Natural Scientist. Three (3) years post-qualification natural scientific experience. A valid driver's license.       

Duties 

• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems, and procedures.  To perform scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Research and development. Human capital development.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Requirements         

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.      

Duties

• Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Requirements         

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.      

Duties

• Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Requirements         

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.      

Duties

• Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Requirements         

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.      

Duties

• Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

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Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

go to method of application »

Minimum - Competencies         

• Self-management, people management, change management, conflict management, customer focus and responsiveness, planning and organizing, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Computer literate.

Requirements

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. Valid driving license.

Duties

• Performs an operational technical role for the Department related to Agriculture Development. Give practical advice to farmers. Coordination of agricultural activities. Transfer of farming skills by focusing on individual households, farms, feedlots and abattoirs. Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members. Network with key players in the industry such as suppliers, government entities, NGO’s and research, commodity organizations, and institutions of higher learning, towards supporting farmers. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service.

go to method of application »

Minimum - Competencies         

• Programme and project management. Survey design and analysis knowledge. Research and development. Computer-aided survey applications. Knowledge of legal compliance. Technical report writing. Creating a high-performance culture. Generic Competencies: Decision-making skills. Team leadership skills. Analytical skills. Creativity. Self-management skills. Financial management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication (verbal and written) skills. Computer literacy. Planning and organizing skills. Conflict management skills. Problem-solving and analysis skills. People management skills. Innovation skills. A valid driver’s licence.

Requirements         

• National Diploma (NQF 6) in Survey or Cartography or relevant qualification. Valid compulsory registration with the South African Council for Professional and Technical Surveyors (PLATO) / South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Survey Technician/Surveyor. Three (3) years’ post-qualification technical (Survey) experience.      

Duties

• Provide technical survey services and support in terms of examination, maintenance, archiving and information supply of survey documents and submit for evaluation/approval by the relevant authority. Perform surveys and survey computations. Promote safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate plans, existing technical manuals, standard drawings and procedures to incorporate new technology and provide GIS, mapping and information supply services. Perform administrative and related functions. Provide inputs into the budgeting process as required. Compile and submit reports as required. Provide and consolidate inputs to the technical survey operational plan. Develop, implement and maintain databases and supervise and control candidate survey technicians/officers and related personnel and assets. Continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and procedures. Research/literature studies on technical survey technology or new survey techniques to improve expertise and liaise with relevant bodies/councils on survey-related matters.

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Minimum - Competencies

• Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid driver’s license.           

Requirements         

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.  Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services.     

      Duties 

• Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Work with the supervisor towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.) 

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Minimum - Competencies

• Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid driver’s license.           

Requirements         

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.  Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services.     

      Duties 

• Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Work with the supervisor towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.) 

go to method of application »

Minimum - Competencies

• Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid driver’s license.           

Requirements         

• NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.  Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services.     

      Duties 

• Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness.
• Work with the supervisor towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.)