This is a tender chance for the post of Agricultural Advisor: Extension and Advisory Services, based in the Limpopo province. The position offers a salary of R376,413 per annum. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting sustainable development in the agricultural sector by providing scientific and technical advice, supporting government-funded projects like CASP and LRAD, and performing administrative functions.Key requirements include a Grade 12 certificate plus a minimum NQF Level 8 qualification in agricultural extension, compulsory registration with SACNASP or a recognised statutory body, and a valid driver’s license.

No prior experience is required. Applications must be submitted via the e-Recruitment website by the closing date of 07 February 2025.

POST: AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR: EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES

SALARY: R376 413 per annum (Level 08)

CENTRE: limpopo

CLOSING DATE: 07 February 2025

Requirements

- Grade 12 plus an appropriate minimum qualification NQF Level 8 in agricultural extension or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or other applicable and recognized statutory body.
- A valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
- No experience required.
- Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Computer skills.
- Knowledge of extension methodology.
- Communication/presentation skills..

Duties

- To promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods.
- Render scientific and technical advice to internal and external clients under mentorship to ensure sustainable development.
- Provide technical support in terms of planning, advice and after care for organized agriculture and other agricultural stakeholders.
- Provide technical support on Government funded projects (such as CASP, LRAD etc.) and also assist with planning, advice and after care.
- Promote sustainable production of Agricultural products.




- Involvement in research activities under guidance of seniors.
- Perform administrative and related functions.
- 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 extension service..

ENQUIRIES: Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015) 632 7000 Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM Tel No: (015) 963 2007 75 Mopani District: Ms Malatji MA, Chaka NS and Hlungwani G Tel No: (015) 812 3210 / 11 / 18 Applications Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za.

Note Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive and if you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

However, should there be any dissatisfaction, applicants are hereby advised to, within 90 days, request reasons from the Department for any administrative action which has adversely affected them in terms of section 5(1)(2) of the Promotion of Administrative Justice Act 3 of 2000.

By virtue of applying, you are consenting that the department subject you to personnel suitability checks e.g.

the verification of educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship, reference checks, financial check, and security vetting.

Candidates with foreign qualifications are advised to attach SAQA accreditation of their qualifications.





Successful incumbents will be expected to sign a performance agreement within three months of the assumption of duty and be required to disclose their financial interest in accordance with the prescribed regulations.

Note: Shortlisted candidates for Senior Management Services (SMS) will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency Assessment tool.

In order to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS, a further requirement for appointment at SMS level will be a successful completion of the Senior Management pre-entry certificate/programme as endorsed by the National School of Governance (NSC) with effect from 01st April 2020.

This is a Public Service specific training programme which will be applicable for appointments at SMS level.

The link for the completion of the SMS pre-entry certificate is as follows: https://www.thensg.qov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/.

All short-listed candidates will be required to have completed the pre-entry SMS certificate and be in possession of such prior to taking the post (submit such before appointment).

Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application.

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment for the advertised posts.

The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.

Note: Due to austerity measures, the department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending interviews..

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