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Employer: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
Location: 7 Provinces, South Africa
Closing Date: 15 August 2025
Three (3) years fixed term contract (Placement will be done according to the allocated number of posts in the province).
SALARY: R193 359 per annum, (plus 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRES:
- Free state Province Ref No: FSDARD01/2025 (X36 Posts)
- Gauteng Province Ref No: GDARD2025/01 (X44 Posts)
- KwaZulu Natal Province Ref No: KZNDARD01/2025 (X34 Posts)
- Mpumalanga Province Ref No: MPDARD01/2025 (X52 Posts)
- Northern Cape Province Ref No: NCDARD01/2025 (X30 Posts)
- North-West Province Ref No: NWDARD01/07/2025 (X21 Posts)
- Western Cape Province Ref No: WCDARD01/2025 (X14 Posts)
Requirements:
A three-year Diploma in Agriculture (NQF level 06 or higher). Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professional (SACNAP).
- No Experience Required.
- A valid code B driver’s license.
Knowledge, Competencies and skills:
Knowledge of extension methodology, good communication skills (verbal and written), basic reporting skills, a basic level of public speaking, understanding of group dynamics and the ability to communicate with clients and farmers.
Applicants must be prepared to physically visit farmers (farms or projects) within the areas where they will be placed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients and to ensure sustainable development. Assist in demonstration of farming methods, to ensure efficient utilization resources like soil, water, veld, money, and others.
Assist in organizing farmers day and information sessions etc. Assist in conducting farm visits and use visitation tools for impact assessment and the development of farm business plans. Source technical and functional input from specialists as required by producers.
Assist in providing clients with information concerning financial assistance. To assist in providing technical support on all agricultural projects, food security initiatives, and land development support programs, assist with planning, advice, facilitation of training and after-care. Assist in identification and mobilize interest groups to form entities or institution. Assist in organizing meetings to identify training needs.
Assist to facilitate capacity building and provide aftercare. Assist in the facilitating the development and implementation of business plans. Assist in the establishment and revival or inactive projects. Assist in establishing and maintaining home gardens. To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnerships with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organized agriculture.
Assist in gathering and analyzing relevant information, assist with identification of problems areas and prioritization thereof, e.g. conduct extension surveys. Assist to facilitate the establishment of cooperatives, farmer’s associations, interest groups etc. To assist in the promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products thus working with Agricultural advisors. Facilitate the identification of real and perceived needs.
Establish structures to address the needs identified. Assist in building capacity of clients in to enable them to fulfil their own needs. Assist in providing inputs for the implementation of best practice, technologies, and latest trends. Support the implementation of programs. Assist in evaluating the success / effectiveness of production systems.
Provide continuous support to ensure sustainable production. Perform administrative and related functions. Study technological advances and best practices to enable him / her to perform the extension function according to the required standards. Keep relevant database up to date (including a register of farmers within the area of operation). Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports.
Comply with the Public Service prescripts, departmental policies, procedures, technologies, and new developments to be able to render efficient and effective extension services. Safe keeping physical assets (where applicable).
Enquiries:
- Free state Province: Ms NF Ngulube at (079) 228 1042
- Gauteng Province: Ms Gugu Nevondo at 072 756 5262
- KwaZulu Natal Province: Mr NL Ntshangase Tel No: (033) 343 8133 or Mrs. RN Ndwandwe Tel No: (033) 343 8498
- Mpumalanga Province: Ms. S.P Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Ms. N.E Hlatshwayo Tel No: (013) 766 6110
- Northern Cape Province: Ms L. Phayane Tel No: (067)166 2580
- North-West Province: Ms K Modiegi, Tel No: (018) 384 3134
- Western Cape Province: Mr JD Aries Tel No: (021) 808 5103
NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to only apply within their own area and must indicate their province of preference for placement purposes. Preference will be given to youth, woman and people living with disabilities.
How to Apply
