Technician -TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR M001079
Listing reference: nwu_000867
Listing status: Closed
Apply by: 22 July 2022
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: Veterinary Science, Animal Health and Welfare
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market related
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY MAHIKENG
FACULTY/ DIVISION: NATURAL AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL: AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
POSITION NAME: TECHNICIAN-TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR
POSITION NUMBER: M001079
VACANCY: 1
PEROMNES GRADE: P11
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Successful candidate will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Farm Manger with managing the operations on the University Farm Section: Animals Production (Dairy Unit, Small stock & Beef cattle Unit, Pigs Unit and Poultry Unit). This is the UMC mandate
Job description
1. Ability to assist with Farm Administration, personnel, biosecurity and the day to day running of an effective and efficient farming enterprise
2. Ability to assist with Financial management and planning, that include: budgeting, financial management and control, cash flow management, farm sector financial viability evaluations
3. Ability to do/supervise maintenance of farm - infrastructure, machinery, equipment, implements, fences, etc.
4. Management and production of livestock and aquaculture within acceptable norms, standards and legislative frameworks (Animal Protection Act, etc.)
5. Management and production of pastures within acceptable norms and standards
6. Ensure conducive conditions to enable smooth running of research projects and teaching/learning (WIL – Work integrated learning)
7. Management of on-farm sales of farm produce within Marketing of Agricultural Products Act 47 , 1996, Meat Safety Act 40, 2000, Animal Health Act 7, 2002, etc. and obsolete assets while adhering to all NWU policies in that regard
8. Perform responsibilities as assigned by the Farm Manager and Director for School of Agricultural Sciences
Minimum requirements
· B Qualification in Agriculture (Preferably Diploma/Btech) specializing in Animal science/production is essential
· Registration with the SACNSP is desirable
· Being a member of the SASAS is desirable
EXPERIENCE:
· 5 years experience in livestock Production, particularly Management of, livestock, pastures is essential
· 2 years experience in livestock facilities management is desirable
FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS):
· In-depth subject knowledge/expertise in Livestock production and management
· Human resource (HR) management of support staff
· Knowledge of farm planning, financial management, budgeting and evaluation
· Understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment
· Understanding the management and production practices of the enterprises to be undertaken
· Knowledge of agricultural maintenance of farm, farm infrastructure, equipment and machinery
· Ability to supervise Unit Supervisors, Tractor Drivers and Farm General Workers and manage them as a team to facilitate optimal production within the teaching (WIL) and research environment
· Ability to work with Academics and Researchers
· Ability to know the weather occurrences of your farming area, and interpret it for optimal production
· Ability to operate farm machinery and perform basic mechanics repairs and maintenance
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
· The ability to function effectively as part of a team in a multi-cultural environment
· Good inter-personal relationships
· Good communication skills
· The ability to work collectively
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr Lebo Motsei 018-389-2749
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Innocentia Mphuthi 018-389-2457
CLOSING DATE: 22 July 2022
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: ASAP
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity. Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
