AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Compulsory registration with a South African Council Natural Scientific Professions National professional body (SACNASP) or other applicable and recognised statutory body is compulsory. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Extensive knowledge of agricultural advisory. Knowledge of production planning and management. Knowledge of Public Service Legislation. IDPS, PGDS and CASP, extension norms and standards. Report writing skills, Computer skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, and ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of new agricultural technology and agricultural technical knowledge. Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of planning and organising, Facilitation skills. Networking skills and knowledge of other agricultural programmes, e.g. CASP, Letsema, Extension Recovery Plan (ERP), Land care and Fetsa Tlala. Language proficiency will be tested.

Duties

To promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. Provide technical support for organised agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders and assist in planning, advice, and aftercare support. Promote sustainable production of agricultural products. Determine the research needs of the area. Establish and enhance the relationship with clients (internal and external) stakeholders. Provide continuous support to ensure sustained production and quality improvement. Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development. Conduct farmers’ days, demonstrations, and information days to the farming communities. Conduct situational analysis to identify the real needs and facilitate the implementation of best practices and technology. Empower and build capacity of producers and commodity groups to ensure self-reliance. Provide advice on various subjects like crop production. Establish networks and linkages with all stakeholders, keep relevant databases up to date, such as famers’ databases. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Keep up to date regarding applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, and advisory technology services. Implement programmes such as CASP, Letsema, Land care.

Where to send your application

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

Enquiries

Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007. Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA Tel No: (014) 717 1064/2523. Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA and Matlou MT Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or (015) 811 1189. Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000. Capricorn District: Mr. Masera Tel No: (015) 632 8625, Mr. Mphahlele STG Tel No: (015) 632 8600 or Ms. Matlou MT Tel No: (015) 632 8600.

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