Agricultural Advisor: Crop Production
PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: MPUMALANGA
Overview
Render general agricultural advice on crop production and irrigation to farmers to ensure optimal production. Advise on efficient methods and utilization of resources like soil and water.
Responsibilities
- Render general agricultural advice on crop production and irrigation to farmers to ensure optimal production
- Advise on efficient methods and utilization of resources like soil and water
- Supervise officials in the municipality, coordinate other department al activities/ programme in the municipality, Provide support to farmers through CASP, Land Care, ILLIMA/LETSEMA, etc. in terms of planning, implementation and aftercare support
- Promote the implementation of best farming practices and latest technologies
- Give practical advice to farmers Coordination of agricultural activities Transfer of farming skills by focusing on farms, feedlots and abattoirs / slaughtering facilities
- Undertake newly assigned activities under the guidance of senior staff members
- Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective Extension Service
- Establish and enhance the relationship with clients and stakeholders
- Perform administrative and related functions
- Keep farmers' database up to date
- Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports
- Keep up to date with applicable policies, procedures, technologies and new developments to be able to render an efficient and effective extension servic e
How to apply
Application instructions from the official source
Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za
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Enquiries
Recruitment enquiries
Mr. A Kekana at 079 630 1770
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