Post 23/50:
(Twelve months fixed term contract)
Salary: R376 413 per annum (Level 08), including 37% in lieu of benefits
Centre: Vhembe Central Ref No: LDARD 14/5/2024 (X2 Posts)
Vhembe Far North Ref No: LDARD 15/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Waterberg South Central Ref No: LDARD 16/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 17/5/2024 (X1 Post)
Requirements: Grade 12 plus an appropriate 4-year degree/B Tech in agricultural extension
or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
Minimum of 01-year relevant experience. Registration with a professional body
(e.g. SACNASP) is compulsory. A valid driver’s licence (with exception of
people with disabilities). Knowledge, Skills and Competencies: Extensive knowledge in 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 organized 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,
commodity groups to ensure self-reliance. Provide advice on various subject
matter like crop production. Establish networks and linkages with all
stakeholders, keep relevant database up to date, such as famers’ database.
Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Keep up to date with regard
to applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technology advisory services.
Implement programmes such as CASP, Letsema, Land care.
Note: All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The newZ83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D should be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except the following: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers. If an applicant responded “no” to the question “Are you conducting business with the State or are you a Director of a Public or Private company conducting business with the State? If yes (provide detail)”then it is acceptable for an applicant to indicate not applicable or leave blank to the question, “In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?”. Applicants may leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Noting there is limited space provided for Part E, F& G, applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable as long as the CV has been attached and provides the required information. Three (3) references must be included stating their contact details (landline, cellular number and e-mail address). If the information is not provided in the CV, the applicant may be disqualified. It must be noted that a CV is an extension of the application of employment Z83, and applicants are accountable for the information that is provided therein. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation when shortlisted. The recommended candidate will be subjected to security clearance procedures. The candidates will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the applicable prescripts(applicable to salary level 9 to 14, and employees within Supply Chain Management and Finance Units). Applicants are not required to submit certified copies of educational qualifications, academic record, identity document and availed driver’s license (where required) with their application, only the Z83 and CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Correspondence will be limited with the shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to seek reasons for the above administration action in terms of Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA), Act No.3 of 2000. Shortlisted applicants should be willing to undergo normal vetting and verification processes well as other relevant security and pre-employment checks as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards.
Enquiries: Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel
No: (015) 963 2007.
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM
Tel No: (014) 717 1324.
Application: Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and
forward electronically to Recruitment@agric.limpopo.gov.za or the below
addresses:
For Head office: Polokwane, Mara Research Centre and Toowoomba
Research Centre and Madzivhandila College of Agriculture: 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.
Mopani District: The Director: Mopani District – Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old
Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.
Waterberg District: The Director: Waterberg District – Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or
hand delivered to: NTK Building, 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.
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.
Closing Date: 19 July 2024 @ 16H00