Job Requirements
An appropriate 4 year BSc Agric degree majoring in Agricultural Economics or BAgric Honours degree majoring in Agricultural Economics on NQF level 8 (or equivalent qualification); A minimum of 3 years experience in the provision of specialist input as an agricultural economist within the agricultural extension and advisory services framework; Registered with SACNASP or any other recognised 160 professional body (Proof to be submitted); A valid code B driving licence. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Agricultural production economics and agricultural production; Compilation of enterprise budgets; Compilation and interpretation of financial statements and cashflow projections of agricultural enterprises; Farm level application of agricultural economic principles; Financial and production record keeping; Compilation of viable business plans for agricultural enterprises; Ability to assess economic viability of agricultural enterprises; Production of crops and / or livestock produced in the specific area, also markets and value adding; Agricultural business administration; Key Project Management Practices; Good Research Skills; Excellent Written and Verbal Communication and Reporting; Sound Organizational and Leadership & Management Abilities; Good understanding of the Commodity Approach, Land Reform Programme and Project Implementation; Proven computer literacy in MS Office; (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Power Point).
Duties
Compilation of Enterprise Budgets, Interpretation of Financial Statements and compilation and interpretation of Cashflow Projections; Compilation and evaluation of business plans for agricultural enterprises; Understanding and Interpretation of business plans for relevant agricultural enterprises; Conducting cost benefit analysis of potential new projects; Assessment of the economic viability of agricultural enterprises; Conduct relevant project evaluation within the monitoring and evaluation framework; Deliver continuous support to all farmers through providing agricultural economic advice across all functions, which include land reform, infrastructure development, extension and support on production and economic principles, institutional support as well as capacity building; Facilitate training and equipping of farmers in financial and production record keeping in their agricultural enterprises; Conduct financial analysis of agricultural enterprises; Facilitate market access for farmers and ensure market compliance; Facilitate workshops and planning sessions to determine needs and progress; Promote sustainable production systems; Write reports regarding financial and technical progress; Facilitate the development of organisational skills of the developing agricultural sector; Participate as a member of project teams; Assist farmers with credit applications to financial institutions; Do general office administration; Conducting regular site visits to projects; Ensure the utilization of Agricultural Information Management System (AIMS); Facilitate, engage and provide inputs to Project Implementing Partners and relevant Commodity Projects Allocation Committees (CPACs) in the delivery and implementation of projects; Management of Human Resources and Finances. ENQUIRIE : Ms Rose Horne at Tel No: (022) 433 8903 APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
What is the Salary
R468 459 – R561 894 per annum (level 9)
Location
Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
How to Apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Apply Before:
3/23/2026
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