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Lecturer: Horticulture & Pomology (Elsenburg)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026
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Lecturer post teaching horticulture and pomology at Elsenburg, Western Cape Department of Agriculture. Suits people with a horticulture degree and at least 3 years of horticulture experience.
- Duties: prepare lesson plans and teach practical and theory classes or short courses.
- Also update course material and study guides, assess students, and carry out administrative work.
- Must have: a 4-year BSc degree (or higher) majoring in Horticulture, and at least 3 years of relevant horticulture experience.
- Also needed: a valid driving licence (Code B or higher) and proven knowledge of pome, stone and citrus fruit production.
- Skills asked for: written and verbal communication, computer skills, leadership, planning and organising, and presentation.
- Based at Elsenburg. Enquiries: Mr Ernst Moiler, tel (021) 808 5456.
- The closing date and application method are not stated in this advert text.
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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.
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 prescripts, policies, procedure, technologies and new developments in the subject field.
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
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Enquiries
Mr Ernst Moiler Tel No: (021) 808 5456
Notes from the department
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date.
- Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 37 of 2026 · page 192 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 37/271: LECTURER: HORTICULTURE & POMOLOGY (ELSENBURG) REF NO: AGR 72/2025 R1 SALARY: R413 001 – R486 501 per annum (Level 08) CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. 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 prescripts, policies, procedure, technologies and new developments in the subject field. ENQUIRIES: Mr Ernst Moiler Tel No: (021) 808 5456