POST 32/88 : AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : R376 413 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Capricorn North-Western Ref No: LDARD 12/7/2024 (X1 Post)
Mopani North Ref No: LDARD 13/7/2024 (X1 Post)
Waterberg North Ref No: LDARD 14/7/2024 (X1 Post)
Vhembe Central Ref No: LDARD 15/7/2024 (X1 Post)
Madzivhandila College of Agriculture Ref No: LDARD 16/7/2024 (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF level 8 qualification in Agricultural
Economics/Agribusiness or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. A
minimum of 1-2 years working experience in Agricultural Economist. Valid
driver’s license (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge,
Competencies, and Skills: Practical experience in the use of Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft word, power point presentations. Good communication and
presentations skills, Knowledge of economic and financial statements.
Analytical techniques.
DUTIES : Assist with research of developments/patterns/trends in agricultural sector.
Assist with municipal area situational analysis to complete sector and/ or
commodity specific profiles. Assist with identification of gaps/ threats and
opportunities with impact to the sector and/ or farmers. Assist with facilitation
of access to market and finance for farmers. Assist with provision of agricultural
economic/ agribusiness advice to internal and external stakeholders. Assist
with the development of Agribusinesses/ projects planning. Assist with the
implementation and monitoring of departmental development programmes
such as RAAVC, AgriBEE, Agro-processing and value chain. Assist farmers
with certification e.g., SAGAP, and participation on Local Municipality
economic development planning forums.
ENQUIRIES : Capricorn District: Ms. Sebatjane LD Tel No: (015) 632 8609 or Ms. Moeti M
Tel No: (015) 632 8619
Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA Tel No: (015) 812 3210 or Ms. Chaka NS Tel
No: (015) 812 2275
Waterberg District: Mr. Matjiu SK Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Ms. Kekana RM
Tel No: (014) 717 1324
Vhembe District: Mammburu TD Tel No: (015) 963 2005 or Rathogwa MM
Tel No: (015) 9632007.
Madzivhandila College of Agriculture: Ms. Modiba MM (015) 294 3170, Ms.
Mtswene PV Tel No: (015)294 3395, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235
or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3587
APPLICATIONS : Applicants must quote the relevant reference number on the application and
apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za or the
below addresses:
Head office: Polokwane; Tompi Seleka College of Agriculture, Madzivhandila
College of Agriculture; Mara Research Centre; Mokopane, Lephalale and
Makhado Laboratory Services: The Acting Head of Department, Limpopo
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or
hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street,
Polokwane, 0699.
Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural
Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani 0826 or hand delivered to: Old
Parliamentary Building, Giyani 0826.
Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and
Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle 0510 or hand delivered to:
NTK Building, Modimolle 0510.
Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort 0745 or
hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices, Lebowakgomo.
Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01,
Chuenespoort 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government
offices, Lebowakgomo.
Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of
Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa 0970 or
Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.
CLOSING DATE : 20 September 2024