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Requirements

Competencies

• Knowledge of the following: Agricultural production economics and agricultural economics
• Production of crops and livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding
• Project management practices
• Good research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication and report
• Sound organizational and leadership abilities
• Good understanding of the land reform, programme and project implementation
• Excellent communication (written and verbal skills)
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office
• (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point).

Duties

Compilation of enterprise budgets and cashflow statements within fruit, livestock and grain commodities; Conduct relevant project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers, especially developing farmers across all functions, which include land reform, infrastructure development, extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building and food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Write reports regarding economical progress; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant recordkeeping and economical training as well as support to projects; Participate as a member of the project team by giving economical input and for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to Implementing Agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees in the delivery and implementation of projects lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff.

How to apply

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Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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