Agricultural Advisor: Extension and Advisory Services – Tshwane needed at Gauteng Provincial Government

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate 4-year Degree (NQF Level 8) in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA.
• Registration with the SACNASP or relevant professional body.
• 0 – 2 years’ experience in Agricultural Extension is required. Must have a valid driver’s license (code B). 

Duties :

• To provide scientific, technical and practical information to the farmers in order to maximise their ability to produce in different commodities with focus on animal or crop production. The extension practitioner will work with beneficiary groups (farmers), facilitating their development as a group or individuals, assisting them to develop their capacity and become self-sufficient through agricultural production.
• Contribute to the implementation of extension and advisory services programme. Provision of training to farmers (accredited and non-accredited). Participate in the development of farmers through CASP and Ilima/Letsema Programmes. Facilitation and coordination with other stakeholders (internal and external).
• Provide continuous support to ensure sustainable production and improvement; Establish and enhance the relationship with clients and (internal and external) stakeholders.
• Perform administrative related functions, keep up to date with the applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective extension service