Western Cape Department of Agriculture Jobs – 12 August 2026

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Assistant Agricultural Practitioner (2 posts available for a 3 year contract position at various locations), Ref. No. AGR 57/2025 R1

Closing Date
2026/09/07
Reference Number
WCG260730-2
Tracking Number AGR 57/2025 R1
Job Title Assistant Agricultural Practitioner (2 posts available for a 3 year contract position at various locations), Ref. No. AGR 57/2025 R1
Department Agriculture
Salary level 4
Enquiries Mr J Aries at (021) 808 5103
Job Type Contract
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Cape Winelands/Cape Metropole/Overberg, West Coast
Job Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has opportunities for two (2) competent individuals to promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector through technology transfer and application of correct extension principles and methods.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A valid driving licence (Code B or higher).NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas
Assist in rendering general agricultural advice to internal and external clients so as to ensure sustainable development; Assist in providing technical support on all agricultural projects, food security initiatives, and land development support programmes and also assist with planning, advice, facilitation of training and after care; Assist in promoting a pluralistic approach and partnerships with relevant agricultural stakeholders and organised agriculture; Assist in promotion of sustainable production of agricultural products; Perform administrative and related functions.

Competencies
Knowledge of extension methodologies; Good communication skills; Job Related Skills; Ability to communicate with clients and farmers; Basic reporting skills; Basic level of public speaking; Group dynamics understanding.

Remuneration
R 201 093 – R 236 877 per annum (Salary level 4) plus 37% in lieu of benefits.

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD),the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance,housing assistance,pension-fund contributions, etc.MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations 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 submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

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Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: Boland (Khayelitsha), Ref no. AGR 74/2025 R1

Closing Date
2026/08/17
Reference Number
WCG260707-5
Tracking Number AGR 74/2025 R1
Job Title Animal Health Technician: Animal Health: Boland (Khayelitsha), Ref no. AGR 74/2025 R1
Department Agriculture
Salary level 8
Enquiries Mr. MB Cupido at (021) 808 5027
Job Type Permanent
Location – Country South Africa
Location – Province Western Cape
Location – Town / City Khayelitsha
Job Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render Veterinary service to the program.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate National Diploma/B-Degree in Animal Health; A minimum of 1 year appropriate post-qualification experience; Compulsory registration as an Animal Health Technician with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) in the appropriate field; A valid driving licence (Code EB or higher).

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Animal Disease Control; Import and Export Policy Control Perform Epidemiology investigations; Veterinary Public Health; Animal welfare.

Competencies
Communication skills (written and verbal); Good planning and organizational skills; Good interpersonal skills, analytical, and problem-solving skills; Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Outlook); Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Remuneration
R 413 001 – R 486 501 per annum (Salary Level 8)

Note on remuneration in addition to 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 submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend the interview on a date and time as determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency test. 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, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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.

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Scientist (Production Level): Nutrition and Product Quality (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 54/2025 R1

Closing Date
2026/08/17
Reference Number
WCG260707-4
Tracking Number AGR 54/2025 R1
Job Title Scientist (Production Level): Nutrition and Product Quality (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 54/2025 R1
Department Agriculture
Salary level OSD
Enquiries Ms M Mulaudzi at (021) 808 5220
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 suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct animal science research, assessment, evaluation, development, innovation, ensure the protection and sustainability of resources and contribute towards a knowledge economy.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 4-year Degree: BSc (Hons) or BSc (Agric) in Animal Science; Compulsory registration with SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) as a Professional Natural Scientist in Animal Science; Three years post qualification experience in animal nutrition research; A valid driving licence.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Develop and implement farm animal research methodologies, systems and standard operating procedures; Perform farm animal research data analysis and compliance functions; Research and development; Human capital development. It will be an advantageous to have the following: PhD in Animal Science (Nutrition), Proven proficiency in feed formulation and a record of publications in animal nutrition.

Competencies
Working knowledge of the following: Programme and project management; Scientific methodologies and models; Computer-aided scientific applications; Technical report writing; Data analysis; Policy development and analysis; Presentation skills; Mentoring. Skills in the following: Team leadership; Analytical skills; Communication; Networking; People management; Planning and organising; Problem solving and analysis; Change management; Innovation; Computer literacy; Ability to work independently; Proven ability to conduct reserach in animal nutrition.

Remuneration
Grade A: R 791 604 – Grade C: 1 189 767 (OSD as prescribed)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD) are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.

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Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (Elsendburg), Ref No: AGR 29/2026

Closing Date
2026/08/17
Reference Number
WCG260707-2
Tracking Number AGR 29/2026
Job Title Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (Elsendburg), Ref No: AGR 29/2026
Department Agriculture
Salary level 9
Enquiries Dr Mogale Sebopetsa at (021) 808 5006
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 suitably qualified and competent individual to render a support service to the Office of the HOD.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation
None.

Key Performance Areas
Render administrative support services: Provide administrative support in respect of the budget; Coordinate the office administration functions- e.g. typing, filing, file tracking system, dealing with correspondence, telephone; Compile itinerary and submit trip approvals; Make subsistence and traveling arrangements and submit all claims (transport, daily allowance and travel allowances); Handle procurement, stores, budget control and give inputs on budget; Analyse the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the applications thereof is understood properly; Communication and liaisoning: Liaise with various agricultural agents as well as the general public; Assist with the execution of the inter- and intra- governmental function; Liaise with other provincial departments and ministries as well with other government bodies on the three spheres e.g. national departments, provincial governments, ministries and local authorities; Review and direct internal and external correspondence /e-mails / invitations to the relevant stakeholders; Render personal support to the HOD; Managerial functions.

Competencies
Knowledge of and working experience in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Oerational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Planning, project management, data analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures; Public Service reporting processes; Human capital management and development; Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Communication (written and oral); Interpersonal; Data analysis; Project planning; Planning and organising; Presentation/facilitation/coaching & mentoring; Stakeholder management; Report writing.

Remuneration
R 487 197 – R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to 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 submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. 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.

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Administrative Officer: Agricultural Partnership for Youth Development (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 17/2026 R1

Closing Date
2026/08/17
Reference Number
WCG260706-1
Tracking Number AGR 17/2026 R1
Job Title Administrative Officer: Agricultural Partnership for Youth Development (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 17/2026 R1
Department Agriculture
Salary level 7
Enquiries Mr J Constable at (021) 808 5044 / Ms I Stander at (021) 808 5448
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 suitably qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate the agricultural partnership for youth development programmes and internship programmes in the Department.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 1 year relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation None.
Key Performance Areas
Supervise implementation and administration of the external developmental initiatives “EDI” Programmes: Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (CASP); Agricultural Partnership for Youth Development (APFYD); Young Professional Persons Programme (YPP); and Premiers Advancement of Youth (PAY)/ Fist Working Experience; Coordination agricultural partnership for youth development projects and internship; Administer internships, and the Agricultural Partnership for Youth Development and Internship and bursaries programmes; Perform administrative functions; Promotion of Agriculture as a career path for youth (travel extensively to promote agriculture as a career of choice throughout the Western Cape province, including working after hours and weekends when required); People Management.

Competencies
Working knowledge of the following: IPS/LOGIS and BAS; Relevant legislation/ policies/ prescripts and procedures; Financial regulations and instructions to ensure smooth administrative functioning of the financial administration and procurement; nowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment; Disciplinary code and procedures; People management; Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and internet proficiency; Networking and presentation; Communication (written and verbal); Planning and organising; Analytical; Database management; Report writing; Interpersonal skills; Problem solving; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Proven ability to solve problems innovatively; Work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Remuneration
R 338 106 – R 398 277 per annum (Salary level 7)

Note on remuneration in addition to 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
This post is based at Elsenburg Head Office of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Roughly halfway between Klapmuts and Stellenbosch. Public transport is not available, and transport to/from work is the responsibility of the employee.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. 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.

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