SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DoA/14/07/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Amathole
Province: Eastern Cape
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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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. 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.

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.)

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted.

Enquiries

Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066, For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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