GRICULTURESENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISORCHIEF DIRECTORATE: AgricultureSUB-DIRECTORATE: Farmer Settlement and DevelopmentSALARY: R252 144-R304 587 per annum (plus benefits)REF. NO: GDARD 04/05CENTRE: PretoriaREQUIREMENTS: • A Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (General, Crop Production/Animal Production) or a relevant equivalent qualification• Good communication and project management skills• 3 years’ relevant management experience will be a strong recommendation• Knowledge of and experience in agricultural extension and an understanding of agricultural development facilitation will be added advantages.DUTIES: • Plan, manage and implement agricultural development programmes• Contribute to the implementation of the Gauteng Agricultural Development Strategy• Provide training and extension and advisory services• Contribute to the implementation of Farmer Settlement and Development Sub-programme projects• Facilitate and coordinate with other stakeholders (including farmer settlement and development to provide training and resources)• Prepare business plans and manage budgets• Prepare crop/animal production plans• Manage the Key Performance Areas of staff and mentor Agricultural Advisors.ENQUIRIES: Ms N Mbokazi, tel. (011) 240-2743CLOSING DATE: 25 April 2014The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially of race, gender and disability.NOTE: Appointment is subject to the signing of a performance agreement contract. The successful candidates will be required to submit to a security clearance check.Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service department or on gautengonline.gov.za and must be completed in full.
Posted on: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 04:13:13 +0000
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