CONTROL AGRICULTURAL RESOURCE TECHNICIAN

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate National Engineering Diploma (NQF Level 6) qualification or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Compulsory registration with the Engineering Council of South Africa. Minimum of 6 years appropriate experience. A Valid driver's license (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Knowledge in surveying and design of all engineering type of projects (contours, waterways, stock watering systems, irrigation systems, subsurface draining systems, water run off control, conservation farm planning and the design of farm animal housing). Knowledge of spreadsheets, computerized and/or farm planning. Good Labour relations. Good interpersonal skills. Capacity building within communities. Determine the potential of soils for irrigation.

Duties

Manage and control the planning and design of conservation structures in compliance with environmental and conservation legislation. Co-ordination of projects (including inter alia projects funded by Land Care and CASP). Manage and control the prescribed administration of financial aid schemes (e.g. the soil conservation subsidy scheme) with regard to the conservation of natural resources and the implementation of norms and standards as prescribed by the National Department of Agriculture. Manage and control extension services on land care. Keep up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective technical service. Perform administrative and related functions.

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

Ms. Malatji MA and Matlou MT, Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or (015) 811 1189.

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