Training Officer (ciskei Region)

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Description
Umtiza Farmers' Corp, a part of the SSK group, currently has the following career opportunity available in the Ciskei Region. The Training Officer will focus on supporting and empowering farmers and customers through training, technical support, and agricultural advice, while actively promoting the Umtiza brand within rural and communal farming communities.
Responsibilities

Responsible for planning, developing, and delivering effective training sessions.
Advise on best practices in crop and animal farming.
Assess training needs and adapt to suit different communities.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with rural communities.
Foster positive collaboration with local institutions.
Understanding local cultural and social values in rural and communal settings.
Travel to deliver training and to engage with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

A tertiary diploma in Agriculture or a related field
At least 5 years of experience in the Agricultural sector
Fluent in both isiXhosa and English is essential
A valid South African drivers license is required
Possession of an AVCASA certificate will be an advantage
Strong communication and facilitation skills in Agriculture

Please regard your application as unsuccessful if you do not receive feedback within one month of the closing date. SSK reserves the right not to fill any position. SSK is an equal-opportunity Employer.