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