DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (DALRRD)
POST : ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONERS
SALARY : A stipend of R7 000,00 per month
CENTRE : DALRRD PROVINCIAL SHARED SERVICES CENTRES (PSSCs)
REQUIREMENTS:1. Have a minimum NQF level 6 qualification in agriculture.
2. Be registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) or any other relevant professional body or provide proof of application to register.
3. Be currently unemployed and available to work on a short-term contract basis (3 months period).
4. Be prepared to physically visit the farmers (farms or projects) within the area where you are located and comply with the COVID-19 regulations and protocols.
5. Applicants are encouraged to apply within their home provinces/districts/local municipalities.
6. Preference will be given to youth, women and people with disabilities
DUTIES
1. Assist in rendering general agricultural services to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development, which entails: demonstration of farming methods, organising farmers’ days, conducting information sessions, conducting farm visits, developing farm business plans and providing clients with information concerning financial assistance, marketing and markets.
2. Assist in providing technical support to all agricultural projects, food security initiatives, and land development support programmes, including planning, facilitation of training and after care comprising: identification and mobilisation of interest groups to form entities or institution; organising meetings to identify training needs and faciltate capacity building; reviving inactive projects and establishing and maintaining home gardens.
3. Assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnerships with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture, including: gathering and analysing relevant information to assist with identifying problem areas and prioritisation thereof; conducting planning meetings and facilitating the establishment of co-operatives, farmer’s associations, interest groups, etc.
4. Assist in promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products through: identification of real and perceived needs; establishing of structures to address the needs identified; providing inputs for the implementation of best practice, technologies and latest trends; supporting the implementation of programmes; evaluating the success/effectiveness of production systems and providing continuous support to farmers to ensure sustained production.
5. Perform administrative and related functions, which include knowledge management and keeping relavant databases (such the farmer register) up to date; compiling monthly and quaterly reports; complying with public service prescripts and safe keeping physical assets.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Young unemployed agricultural graduates interested in a short-term contract (3 months) employment opportunity will have to express their interest by completing their information electronically as follows:
1.1 Use the internet and login to https://arcg.is/yvK9 to apply.
1.2 Once you click on the link provided, you will be directed to the Survey 123 webpage.
1.3 In the page you will notice two options at the top, if you do not have the Survey 123 Field App on your phone, go straight to the bottom and click Get it on Google Play or if you are using an Apple device, it will be Apple Store. The Play Store will be open and you can install the App.
1.4 Then go back to the Survey 123 webpage that is open on your phone. There will be two options at the top, the first is “open in browser” and the second is “open in Survey 123 Field App”! Click on the second option and the Survey 123 Field App will open.
1.5 Once the App opens, click!
1.6 Then on the next page where it asks for log in details, select the choice at the bottom “Continue without signing in”! Then it will take you straight to the form that you have to complete.
NOTE
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to attend interviews at a date and time as determined by the department. All shortlisted candidates are expected to bring along a short CV and certified copies of ID and qualification certificates. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks and the successful candidate will have to undergo full security vetting upon employment.
Should the vetting results be negative, the contract will be terminated. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement.
ENQUIRIES:
Province Name and surname Contacts Email
Eastern Cape: Mcebisi Ciko Cell: 073 283 0011—Tel.: 043 701 8112 Mcebisi.Ciko@dalrrd.gov.za
Free State: Ms Zola Mokoena Tel.: 015 400 4200—Cell: 083 578 9093 zola.mokoena@dalrrd.gov.za
Gauteng: Ms Sibongile Mbatha Tel.: 012 337 3654 Sibongile.Mbatha@dalrrd.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal Mr Sibangani Manqele Tel.: 033 264 9516 Sibangani.Manqele@dalrrd.gov.za
Limpopo Ms Boitumelo Mogadingoane Tel.: 015 284 6305 Boitumelo.mogadingoane@dalrrd.gov.za
Mpumalanga Mr Asanda Mdala Tel.: 013 754 8043—Cell: 071 331 2743 asanda.mdala@dalrrd.gov.za
Northern Cape Ms Tshegohatso Oliphant Tel.: 053 830 4056 Tshegohatso.Oliphant@dalrrd.gov.za
North West Mr Kabelo Sebitiele Tel.: 018 388-7115—Cell: 071 491 7724 kabelo.sebitiele@dalrrd.gov.za
Western Cape Mr Mpumzi Mafanya Tel.: 021 409 0580 Mpumzi.Mafanya@dalrrd.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 10 December 2021 at 16:00
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