Senior Agricultural Advisor (X24 Posts)

POST 25/175 : SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ADVISOR (X24 POSTS)

SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), plus 37% in lieu of benefits

CENTRE : Amathole: Ref No: DoA/14/07/2026 (X8 Posts)

Dikeni (X2 Posts)

Ngqushwa (X1 Post)

Adelaide (X1 Post)

Mdatsane (X1 Post)

Centane (X2 Posts)

Ngqamakhwe (X1 Post)

Alfred Nzo: Ref No: DoA/15/07/2026 (X7 Posts)

Bizana (X2 Posts)

Ntabankulu (X2 Posts)

Kwabaca (X1 Post)

Matatiele (X1 Post)

Sarah Baartman: Ref No: DoA/16/07/2026 (X3 Posts)

Sundays River (X1 Post)

Nelson Mandela Bay (X1 Post)

Blue Crane (X1 Post)

O.R Tambo: Ref No: DoA/17/07/2026 (X4 Posts)

Qumbu (X2 Posts)

Lusikisiki (X1 Post)

Ngqeleni (X1 Post)

Joe Gqabi: Ref No: DoA/18/07/2026 (X2 Posts)

District Office (X1 Post)

Walter Sisulu (X1 Post)

REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid

compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the

field of Extension and Advisory Services. Knowledge of Agriculture Extension

Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change

management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and

responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal

skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid

driver’s license.

DUTIES : Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural

development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension

services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development

of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate

utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and

planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of

teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness. Work with the supervisor

towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the

position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder

engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote

sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their

work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as

required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures,

technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and

effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management

of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.)

ENQUIRIES : Mr. N. Mabanga Tel No: (040) 602 5066,

For e-Recruitment Technical Enquiries: erecruitment@drdar.gov.za

NQF Level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. Valid compulsory registration with SACNASP. At least 3 years of experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services. Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. Planning and organizing skills. Change management skills. Conflict management skills. Customer focus and responsiveness. Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). A valid driver’s license.

Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programs. Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. Comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. Maintain high work standards through promotion of teamwork in terms of quality/quantity and timeliness. Work with the supervisor towards the promotion of sound working relations. Due to the seniority of the position, be able to initiate technological innovations, promote stakeholder engagement and be able to transfer knowledge to their peers and promote sustainable production principles. Responsible for providing reports of their work to supervisors, whether weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually as required. Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service. Be able to work with teams towards management of departmental assets (laptops, cellphones, vehicles, etc.)

Applications must be submitted as follows: via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00-16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Hand-delivered/ E-Mailed/ Faxed/ Posted applications will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS 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 Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programmeNote: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS

Applications: erecruitment@agriculture.gov.za