Job Description

Closing Date

2025/10/20

Reference Number

WCG250908-1

Tracking Number

AGR 72/2025

Job Title

Lecturer: Horticulture & Pomology (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 72/2025

Department

Agriculture

Salary level

8

Enquiries

Ernst Moiler at (021) 808 5456

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Elsenburg

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and suitably qualified individual to present practical and theoretical classes/courses to students and other role players in Agriculture.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 4-year BSc degree (equivalent or higher qualification) majoring in Horticulture; A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Horticulture; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Prepare lesson plans and present practical, theoretical and/or short courses; Renewal and development of course material and study guides; Assessment of students; Administrative responsibility; Keep abreast of applicable prescripts, policies, procedure, technologies and new developments in the subject field.

Competencies

Proven knowledge of Pome fruit, Stone fruit, and Citrus fruit production; Skills in the following: Written and verbal communication; Proven computer literacy; Leadership, planning and organising; Formal training and presentation.

Remuneration

R 397 116 - R 467 790 per annum (Salary level 8)

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.