Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through the application of the appropriate extension principles and methods. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree (NQF 8) or higher majoring in Viticulture or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised professional body (Proof to be submitted); A minimum of 3 years experience in Viticulture; A valid code B driving licence.

Recommendation    

• Relevant experience in wine and table grape production. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Compilation of project submissions and the management of project implementation; Conduct relevant development of  farmers across all functions which include land reform, infrastructure development project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers especially extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building of food security; Assist with research and demonstration trials; Provide information on markets; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine the needs and progress; Write reports regarding technical progress; Promote sustainable production system; FaciIitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Facilitate relevant training as well as to support projects; Participate as the member of the project team by giving sound and technical input for the compilation of business plans; General office administration; Ensure the implementation of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to implementing agencies and relevant Commodity Project Allocation Committees (CPAC’s) in the delivery and implementation of projects; Lead, guide and provide support to lower level extension staff and admin support staff. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Wine and Tble grape production; Project management practices; Land reform programme and project implementation; Following skills: Research; Excellent written and verbal communication; Report writing; Sound organisational and leadership abilities; Proven Computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).