AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 37/7/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Vhembe Far North
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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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.

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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