The Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (LDARD) invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Assistant Agricultural Practitioner Vacancies (X42 Posts). The closing date for applications is the 7th March 2025
POSTS: ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONER (REF NO: LDARD 19/02/2025) (42 POSTS)
- Salary: R183,279 per annum (Level 04) plus 37% in lieu.
- Centre: LDARD
REQUIREMENTS:
- Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 6 qualification in Agriculture majoring in Crop Production / Animal Production or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA.
- Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
- No Experience Required.
- Valid driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
- Knowledge, Competencies and skills: Knowledge of extension methodology, good communication skills (verbal and written), basic reporting skills, a basic-level ability 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:
- To assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients to ensure sustainable development.
- Assist in demonstrations of farming methods, to ensure efficient utilisation of resources like soil, water, veld, money and others.
- Assist in organising farmers’ days, 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 programmes and assist with planning, advice, facilitation of training and after-care.
- Assist in identification and mobilise interest groups to form entities or institutions.
- Assist in organising meetings to identify training needs.
- Assist to facilitate capacity building and provide aftercare.
- Assist in facilitating the development and implementation of business plans.
- Assist to establish and revive inactive projects.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining home gardens.
- To assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnership with relevant agricultural approach and partnership with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture.
- Assist in gathering and analysing relevant information to assist with identification of problem areas and prioritisation thereof, e.g., conduct extension surveys.
- Conduct planning meetings.
- Assist to facilitate the establishment of cooperatives, farmer’s associations
APPLICATIONS:
Applications must be submitted using the New Z83 application form obtainable here
All fields in the New Z83 form, must be completed and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and the Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification.
Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za
DOWNLOAD THE ASSISTANT AGRICULTURAL PRACTITIONER VACANCIES ADVERT HERE
DOWNLOAD THE NEW Z83 APPLICATION FORM HERE
ENQUIRIES:
- Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170,
- Mtswene PV Tel No: (015) 294 3395,
- Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or
- Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.
CLOSING DATE: 07 MARCH 2025
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