i MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE i CROP PRODUCTION enable OF Raton 2024 MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AINis: is DEPARTMENT OF PLANT 0, 80x89 BOBONONG INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT TEL: 2519219 FAX: 261812 05 July 2024 REF: DAC/BOB/4/9/21 (1) VACANCY CODE: 0512 00011.12.1 Vacancy Position: Field Assistant (B3) Applications are invited from suitably qualified serving employees of Ministry of Agriculture for the position of Field Assistant -Plant Health tenable at Bobirwa District Crop Production Office- Moletemane Gate. Salary scale: 83 (P65 508 - P76 908) Leaverate: 20 working days per annum Qualification: Minimum OF Junior Certificate (JC) Benefits: Optional contributory Medical Aid Scheme (Government pays 50%, Employee 50% Pension Fund: Contributory Pension Fund (Government pays 15%, Employee pays 5%) MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To assist farmers on plant health routine activities. DUTIES: ‘© Advises clients on plant health aspects: Pest Control, Pathologist, Phytosanitary, Pesticide. © Demonstrate the usage of chemicals and safe alternatives © Trains stakeholders/ farmer on plant health issues (© Disseminates information on aspects of plant Health © Conduct surveillance and control of pests as required. © Undertake any other duties assigned by the supervisor to meet exigencies of the service Work experience: Direct entry will be limited to candidates with JC and trade test certificate in Crop Farming, Horticulture or any related course Should have served at 84 salary scale for a minimum of 2 years. Key Competencies: -Time Management -Customer Focused -Action Oriented -Good Communication Skills Applicants Please quote the ref no: and vacancy code of the post and give the following details + Present post, scale and date of first appointment thereto. + Full names, address and date of birth + Certified copies of academic certificates and Omang + Aleast 2 references Applications should be addressed to: District Crop Production Officer Department of Crop Production PO Box 93, Bobonong Or hand delivered at District Crop Production Offices, Administration Office All applications should be routed through supervisors, applications not so routed will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. Closing date: 22 JULY 2024 For further clarifications please contact; Administration Office @; 2619218