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| Job Title: | ASSISTANT AGRICUTURAL PRACTITIONER |
| Company: | DPSA 2025 Vacancies |
| Job Reference: | ASSISTANT |
| Category: | Government Jobs |
| Location: | Johannesburg, ZA |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Date Posted: | 2025-08-01T20:22 |
| Closing Date: | 2025-08-15T22:20 |
| Salary: | ZAR 215000 - 3628471 per year |
ASSISTANT AGRICUTURAL PRACTITIONER - Job Description
Introduction
Three (3) years fixed term contract (Placement will be done according to the allocated number of posts in the province).
Responsibilities
placed. 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).
Required Qualifications
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.
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Free State Province:
Email: recruitment@dard.gov.za for attention Ms S Hlekiso or hand delivered at Admin Building, 1st Floor, Room 228, Glen College of Agriculture, Glen, for attention Ms S Hlekiso.
Gauteng Province: please apply online at http://professinaljobcentre.gov.za or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. KwaZulu Natal Province: Email: kznjobssouth@dard.gov.za or hand delivered at the following stations: Cedara Office Reception (Head Office) at 01 Cedara Road, Pietermaritzburg or South Service Centre Offices (Hilton) at 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton or North Service Office (Richards Bay) at Lot 11634, Corner of Verbena and Aloe Loop Street, Veld ‘n Vlei, Richards Bay. Mpumalanga Province: Email: Applications quoting relevant reference number should either be hand delivered, posted or e-mailed to the following addresses: For Head Office: to the Director: Human Resource Management & Development, Samora Machel Building, Private Bag X 11219, Riverside Park, Mbombela, (1200) or Email: dardlearecruitment-ho@mpg.gov.za. Ehlanzeni District Office: to the District Director, Block 4, Aqua Street, PO Box 266, Riverside Park, Mbombela, (1200) or Email: dardlearecruitment ehls@mpg.gov.za. Bohlabela District Office: to the District Director, 101 Main Road, Private Bag X1321, Thulamahashe, (1365) or Email: dardlearecruitment ehln@mpg.gov.za. Gert Sibande District Office: The District Director, 44 Church Street, Private Bag X 9071, Ermelo (2350) or Email: dardlearecruitment-gs@mpg.gov.za. Nkangala District Office: to the District Director, Ebhudlweni Building, Government Complex, Private Bag X 4017, KwaMhlanga (1022) or Email: dardlearecruitment-nka@mpg.gov.za. Northern Cape Province: Email: blommiejacobs@ncpg.gov.za or tpika@ncpg.gov.za or Private Bag X5018, Kimberley, 8301 or Hand Deliver to: 162 George Street, Kimberley, 8301 North-West Province: Email: Dardrecruitment-HO@nwpg.gov.za for Attention: Ms. Keneilwe Modiegi or hand delivered to the Director Human Resource Management, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, (Training Centre Building), Corner Onkgopotse Tiro Road Mmabatho Western Cape Province: Western Cape Department of Agriculture: Candidates are to only use the online application portal at www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
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