• Directorate : FARMER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R359 517.00 Per Annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Margaret Digoro, Tel: 011 240 3097

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus a 4-year bachelor’s degree/B-Tech (NQF level 7 in Agriculture/Extension/Crop/Animal or relevant qualification) as recognized by SAQA. 0-2 years’ experience. Must be registered with SACNASP or relevant professional council. Must be in possession of a valid drivers’ license. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and experience in agricultural extension. An understanding of Agricultural development, coordination and facilitation with other developmental stakeholders. Must have good computer skills, writing and reporting skills, project management, presentation, planning, organizing, facilitation, conflict management and communication skills. Knowledge of extension methodology.

Duties :

• To provide scientific, technical and practical information to the farmers in order to maximise their ability to produce in different commodities with focus on animal or crop production. The agricultural officer will work with beneficiary groups (farmers), facilitating their development as a group or individuals, assisting them to develop their capacity and become self-sufficient through agricultural production. Contribute to the implementation of extension and advisory services programme. Provision of training to farmers (accredited and non-accredited). Participate in the development of farmers through CASP and Ilima/Letsema Programmes. Facilitation and coordination with other stakeholders (internal and external). Contribute to the good management of the directorate

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. The application must include only completed and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department does not accept applications via email or fax. correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of Race, Gender and Disability status is required. Female candidates are encouraged to apply in promotion of the Department’s Employment Equity and Disability targets. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : JOHANESBURG (HEAD OFFICE)

Personal Assistant: Agricultural Producer Support and Development (Office of the Chief Director), Ref No. AGR 63/2024

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