deputy director: (agricultural) statistics, (elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 07/2026

Apply for deputy director: (agricultural) statistics, (elsenburg) at department of department of agriculture. Closing date 2026-03-23.

Job Summary

Department: department of agriculture

Directorate: agricultural economic services

Province: western cape

Reference: AGR 07/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-23

Salary: R1,059,105

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 12

Centre: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government

Minimum Qualification

Honours Degree at NQF Level 8 (or equivalent) with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects.

Experience Required

6 years in Agricultural Economics and Statistical Research

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced economic analytical techniques
  • Qualitative and quantitative research methodology
  • Strategic management and leadership
  • Conceptualization of agricultural policy
  • Advanced computer literacy and database management
  • Spatial data referencing
  • Professional report writing and presentation skills
  • Knowledge of the agribusiness sector landscape.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 6 years relevant experience
  • 3 years of managerial experience
  • Proven track record in qualitative and quantitative agricultural economic research.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Execute continuous in-depth research and longitudinal studies on developments, patterns, and trends within the agricultural economics and statistics sector
  • Identify and prioritize critical data requirements for the provincial agricultural and agribusiness sectors
  • Oversee the systematic collection and digital capturing of primary and secondary agricultural data
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive sectoral databases to ensure data integrity
  • Conduct advanced spatial referencing and GIS mapping of agricultural economic data sets
  • Provide a reliable and professional agricultural economics statistics advisory service to departmental stakeholders.

Salary Detail

Remunaration

R1059105 per annum (Level 12) (All-inclusive salary package

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Reference No:

AGR 07/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: AGR 07/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise to test specific elements of agricultural statistical analysis, followed by a generic DPSA SMS competency assessment.
This position requires a minimum of an NQF Level 8 (Honours Degree). Applicants with only a standard B-Degree (NQF 7) will not meet the shortlisting criteria unless they have an equivalent postgraduate qualification.
While you can apply without it, the nominated candidate must complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) via the NSG before a formal appointment can be confirmed.

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