Lecturer: Horticulture & Pomology (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 72/2025 R1

Details

Closing Date 2026/11/09

Reference Number WCG261005-10

Tracking Number AGR 72/2025 R1

Job Title Lecturer: Horticulture & Pomology (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 72/2025 R1

Department Agriculture

Salary level 8

Enquiries Mr 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 413 001 - R 486 501 per annum (Salary level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.

All shortlisted candidates 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 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, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For 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.

Policy

The Western Cape Government is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard would be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.