The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the agricultural partnership for youth development programmes and internship programmes in the Department.
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
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Coordination agricultural partnership for youth development projects and internship; Administer internships, and the Agricultural Partnership for Youth Development and Internship and bursaries programmes; Perform administrative functions; People Management.
Working knowledge of the following: Relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Financial regulations and instructions to ensure smooth administrative functioning of the financial administration and procurement; nowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment; Disciplinary code and procedures; People management; Skills in the following: Networking and presentation; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Analytical; Database management; Report writing; Interpersonal skills; Problem solving.
R 338 106 – R 398 277 per annum (Salary level 7)
Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
This post is based at Elsenburg Head Office of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Roughly halfway between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. Public transport is not available, and transport to/from work is the responsibility of the employee.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
