Senior Agricultural Scientist (Senior Lecturer)

Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a 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

Duties

Oversee the development and implementation of the academic curriculum for the subject field according to the relevant quality standards which would, inter alia, include the following: Determine the training needs of clients and industrial role players (Liaise with relevant agricultural role players). Identify gaps in the curriculum, review and develop appropriate interventions, e.g. course material / study guides. Compile a curriculum. Ensure alignment of course material with requirements set for academic institutions and practical requirements. Participate in peer reviewing of study material and presentations. Prepare syllabus guides, lesson plans and presentation of practical, theoretical and/or

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