Deputy Director: Agricultural Land Care and Conservation

Oorsig

Deputy Director: Agricultural Land Care and Conservation at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Vereistes

• Grade 12 plus a recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Land-Use Planning, Environmental Management, or related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in Land Care or Sustainable Natural Resource Management, of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director level.
• Skills And Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework governing the Public Service, including the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act (PDALA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and other legislation relevant to the implementation of the LandCare Programme.
• Sound knowledge of sustainable agricultural resource management, environmental conservation, land rehabilitation, government planning, monitoring and evaluation, and project and financial management.
• Ability to interpret and implement legislation, policies and strategic frameworks relating to LandCare and natural resource management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Strong competencies in strategic planning, programme and project management, financial and people management, policy analysis and implementation, stakeholder engagement, coordination, analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Good communication, facilitation, negotiation, report writing, verbal and written communication, leadership, organisational, time management, ability to work under pressure, interpersonal and computer skills.

Pligte

• Manage and oversee the implementation of the LandCare Programme.
• Manage and monitor sustainable agricultural resource management initiatives, including soil conservation, land rehabilitation and climate-smart conservation agriculture practices.
• Manage integrated land use planning in accordance with the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act (PDALA) and other applicable legislation.
• Manage implementation and reporting of the Expanded Public Works Programme within the LandCare Programme in compliance with applicable EPWP policies, guidelines and reporting requirements.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Navrae: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Notas

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON