Agriculture · Circular 29 of 2026
Deputy Director: Agri-processing
Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Overview
Deputy Director for agri-processing in the Western Cape, requiring a diploma or degree in economics and three years of management experience.
Requirements
- An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Economics;
- A minimum of 3 years management experience.
- Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Human resource management processes.
- Knowledge of labour relations;
- Financial management;
- Project management and administration;
- Public service procedures;
- Applicable policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of economic sectors;
- Relationship management.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge of basic research methodology.
- Knowledge of economic sectors.
- Skills in the following: Numeracy;
- Computer Literacy;
- Language skills;
- Project Management;
- Accounting Finance and Audit;
- Information Technology;
- Formal Training;
- Economics, financial analysis;
- Legal Administration;
- Strategic Planning;. Communication;. Interpersonal;. Analytical;. Negotiation;
- Planning and organising;. Conceptualisation;. Motivational;
- Financial management;
- People management;
- Presentation, facilitation, coaching and mentoring;
- Stakeholder management;
- Research skills.
Duties
- Develop operational primary sector programmes;
- Develop and maintain networks with stakeholders;
- Build and strengthen market growth and promotion of the primary sector;
- Identify sector specific blockages;
- Render project management and administration for primary sector programmes emanating from government policy;
- Provide Human Resource and Financial Management.
How to apply
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries: Mr G Dingaan at Goodwell.Dingaan@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. OTHER POSTS
Post 29/273, sourced from the DPSA Circular 29 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Economic Development and Tourism by 07 September 2026, quoting reference DEDAT 25/2025 R1. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Western Cape
- Salary
- R932 292 p/a · Level 11
- Closing date
- 07 September 2026
- Reference
- DEDAT 25/2025 R1
Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.