POST 16/50 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES (X2 POSTS)
SALARY : R552 081 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Sekhukhune South Central Ref No: LDARD 9/3/2024 (X1 Post)
Waterberg East Ref No: LDARD 10/3/2024 (X1 Post)
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REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification NQF level 7 in Agriculture/ Crop Production or
equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. A minimum of 3 years
relevant experience at Supervisory level in Extension and Advisory Services. Compulsory
registration with a professional body (e.g. SACNASP). A Valid driver’s license (with exception of
people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Extensive knowledge in
agricultural advisory. Knowledge of production planning and management. Knowledge of Public
Service Legislation. IDPS, PGDS and CASPJ extension norms and standards. Report writing
skills, Computer skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, and ability to communicate with
stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of new agricultural technology and agricultural technical
knowledge. Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of planning and
organising, Facilitation skills. Networking skills and knowledge of other agricultural programmes,
e.g. CASP, Letsema, Extension Recovery Plan (ERP), Land care and Fetsa Tlala. Language
proficiency will be tested. Thorough knowledge report writing, problem solving, decision making,
communication, computer literacy, presentation. Management and financial, Goal driven,
Dedicated, Assertiveness, well discipline, conflict management, leadership development,
teamwork and good communication.
DUTIES : Provide leadership and allocate responsibilities ties to the extension and advisory personnel in
the service center. Ensure the provision of institutional and technical support to all Agricultural
programmes. Ensure technical support to poverty alleviation programmes, food, security, youth,
disabled, woman, emerging and commercial farmers. Monitoring and evaluation of extension and
advisory personnel (All personnel in service centre) in relation to the planned programmes.
coordinates linkages with stakeholders.
ENQUIRIES : Sekhukhune District: Ms. Laka MA Tel No: (015) 632 7000 or Ms. Mphahlele RS Tel No: (015)
632 7000
Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 1324