Senior Agricultural Scientist (senior Lecturer)

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Directorate at the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute, which falls under the Department of Agriculture (DoA). Located in Middelburg, Eastern Cape, the position commands an annual salary of R487,197 (Level 09). The role is primarily focused on the development, implementation, and oversight of academic curriculum, lecturing, research, and administrative functions within agricultural education, specifically relating to Animal Science. It involves significant responsibility for educational standards, student guidance, industry liaison, and human resource management within the institute. **What you will do** * Oversee the development and implementation of the academic curriculum for the subject field according to relevant quality standards, including: * Determining training needs of clients and industrial role players. * Identifying curriculum gaps and developing appropriate interventions like course material and study guides. * Compiling curricula and ensuring alignment with academic and practical requirements. * Participating in peer reviewing study material and presentations. * Preparing syllabus guides, lesson plans, and presenting practical, theoretical, and/or short courses. * Ensuring assessment and moderation of assessments meet required standards. * Developing and implementing a capacity-building plan. * Conduct classes, which includes: * Preparing practical and theoretical lecturing material and study aids. * Presenting lectures and tutorials, and maintaining discipline. * Compiling question papers and memorandums for assessments. * Grading answer sheets, papers, and assignments, and performing statistical analysis of results. * Invigilating during exams and tests. * Supporting students through an advisory and consultative role, and moderating exams. * Presenting short courses/vocational training to Higher Education and Training (HET), Further Education and Training (FET) students and other stakeholders. * Liaising with industry on vocational training, preparing practical material, and presenting practical classes and assessments. * Provide oversight, guidance, mentoring, and assistance to students and other stakeholders in the planning and management of production units (mini farms), including data collection, processing, and interpretation, and ensuring sufficient practical training material and equipment. * Oversee and conduct applied information research on production units: * Perform desktop research and identify new information and technology for course material. * Present findings of research at relevant platforms. * Provide verbal and written advice and assistance to farmers. * Perform and oversee administrative and extracurricular functions, such as: * Giving input towards policy and being involved with planning (academic, facilities, financial). * Compiling timetables, and overseeing administration of classes (attendance, student records, exam results). * Serving on various committees and compiling/submitting monthly and quarterly reports. * Fulfil human resource responsibilities including: * Supervising, developing, disciplining, planning, and prioritizing work for subordinates. * Managing performance, monitoring expenditure and asset utilization, and complying with Public Service prescripts. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 Certificate * Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) in Agriculture (Animal Science) * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the higher education environment * Job related knowledge: * Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service. * Knowledge of Government policies and priorities in terms of Agriculture. * Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). * A strong knowledge of the subject area combined with a broad subject background enabling contributions to teaching programmes. * Job related skills: * Computer skills. * Good knowledge of the subject field. * Supervisory and management skills. * Formal training and presentation skills/facilitation skills. * Willingness to work extended hours. * The ability to work proactively and under pressure. * The ability to work efficiently and effectively at all times. * A valid driver’s licence. * Willingness to travel. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture (Animal Science) and have a minimum of three years' experience within a higher education setting. They should demonstrate strong knowledge of agricultural subjects, relevant public service legislation, government agricultural policies, and Batho Pele principles. Essential skills include computer proficiency, supervisory and management capabilities, and formal training/presentation skills. Applicants must be proactive, able to work efficiently under pressure, willing to work extended hours and travel. The Department has an Employment Equity (EE) target for African Males, Coloured Females, and persons with disability for this position. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/department-of-agriculture-doa-vacancies-7#spani-ref-3-3-1-88-2026 Source: govpage

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