Deputy Director: Food Security Services

Oorsig

Deputy Director: Food Security Services at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Ehlanzeni South District.

Vereistes

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Honours Degree/Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (NQF 8).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in agriculture preferably in a food security environment.
• Compulsory SACNASP Registration.
• Skills and Competencies: Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations governing the Public Service, including the Public Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, and the Labour Relations Act.
• An understanding of South African government imperatives, priorities, and sector-specific requirements particularly concerning capacity development, agrarian reform, and food security is essential.
• Familiarity with government policies and priorities related to food security, as well as knowledge of the country’s food security systems, is required.
• An understanding of social development and poverty issues affecting the nation, along with health and nutrition matters, is also necessary.
• Awareness of rural and small farmers’ issues and needs is important.
• Candidates should possess knowledge of the White Paper on the Transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele).
• Proficiency in financial management, strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, and knowledge management is required.
• Skills in service delivery innovation, problem-solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and client orientation and customer focus are essential.
• Effective communication, honesty, integrity, and change management skills are also necessary.
• Willingness to work extended hours and undertake travel, is expected.
• A valid driver’s license.

Pligte

• Promote household food and nutrition security.
• Coordinate food security programmes in Department and provincial level.
• Liaise with key role players when planning and implementing food security.
• Represent the Department on Provincial and National Food Security and Food Security related forums (e.g.
• SAVAC, IFNSF, PAVAC).
• Compile and update Database of households and institutions benefitting from agricultural food security initiatives.
• Compile and Update Database of all Food Security Role players in the province.
• Create awareness with regard to Food Security.
• Disseminate information on food security to management, peers and clients.
• Monitor and evaluate implementation and impact of Food Security initiatives in the Department.
• Coordinate and Implement Youth in Agriculture.
• Perform administrative and related functions.
• Compile reports as required.
• Human capital development: Supervise and manage staff.
• Participate and apply the PDMS (Own and subordinates).
• Self-development through informal and formal training initiatives that is relevant to the duties of the official.
• Effective management of all physical assets of the unit.
• Give inputs for budget planning.
• Manage grant funding allocated to Food Security as Food Security Pillar Manager.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

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

Navrae: Ms. EM Mkhonza Tel No: (013) 759 4000 or Ms. MH Sekoma 013 759 4000

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