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Job Title Facility Manager Animal Science, Ref No. AGR 24/2024
Department Agriculture
Salary level 9
Enquiries Dr CHM De Brouwer 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 qualified and competent individual to coordinate and facilitate tasks and actions between research stakeholders, as well as the development and maintenance of research infrastructure, towards the development of new technology and the adaptation of existing technology in the field of animal science aimed at improving farming efficiency in the Western Cape Province.

Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3 year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Agriculture with animal science as a major subject; A minimum of 5 years relevant post qualification experience in agricultural research support.

Recommendation
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.

Key Performance Areas
Resource management – infrastructure, personnel, allocated funds – planning and organisation; Support research and technology development in animal sciences – research projects; Administration – financial, people, asset and provisioning management – oversight; Governance – Allocate, control and report on all resources.

Competencies
Knowledge of the following: Livestock farming with different species, including but not limited to sheep, dairy, beef and ostriches; Research project infrastructure requirements, specifically for livestock research; General farming management, e.g. transport requirement, personnel requirements; Livestock farming requirements with reference to handling facilities, water reticulation, fencing. Skills in the following: Technical farm-related skills; Decision making; Team leadership; Computer literacy; Communication; Networking; Conflict management; People management; Change management.

Remuneration
R 444 036 per annum (Salary level 9)

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