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LECTURER: HORTICULTURE & POMOLOGY (ELSENBURG)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape · western cape · Department of Agriculture

Closing date
9 November 2026
Reference
AGR 72/2025 R1
Salary band
R 486 501
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Provincial Administration: Western Cape Location: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. Salary: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08) 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). 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. Duties: 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 190 prescripts, policies, procedure, technologies and new developments in the subject field. Enquiries: Mr Ernst Moiler Tel No: (021) 808 5456 Closing Date: 2026-11-09T23:59:00+02:00

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1. Check your match

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2. Prepare only what is needed

Keep a current CV and, where the advert asks for it, a completed Z83 form ready. Do not add certificates or ID copies unless the vacancy requests them.

3. Tailor your evidence

Use the 5 listed responsibilities to choose your strongest relevant examples before you apply.

4. Submit and keep a record

Use the email address in the official advert. Write a clear subject line with the role and reference AGR 72/2025 R1, then attach only the documents requested.

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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)
  • ✓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

Key responsibilities

  • •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 190 prescripts, policies, procedure, technologies and new developments in the subject field