Director: Gert Sibande District Services

Overview

Director: Gert Sibande District Services at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Gert Sibande District.

Requirements

• An undergraduate qualification or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Agriculture/ Agricultural economics/ agricultural extension, coupled with A minimum of Must have.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior managerial level within the related field.
• A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment).
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of extension methodologies and land reform.
• Sound knowledge of PFM and PSR, PSA, LRA.
• Knowledge of project management, change management, strategic planning, report writing, facilitation, coordination planning and organizing, diversity management.
• Computer literacy, good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good agri-business skills and leadership.
• Good networking skills with different stakeholders.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Oversee overall management of the district agricultural services and its activities in the municipalities.
• Human resource management and development.
• Operational and financial management (supply chain management, budget, expenditure and financial reviews in the district).
• Manage agricultural developments and provide support service to IDP/ LED planning environment of the municipalities.
• Implementing the land and agrarian reform programme.
• Providing support and guidance in compiling business plans of projects funded through conditional grants.
• Compiling district reports.
• Participate in the Department’s strategic planning and performance reviews.
• Advice stakeholders on agricultural production and related matters.
• Advice farmers on the optimal land use practices.
• Promote, monitor and evaluate agricultural developments.
• Promote adoption of new technologies and best practices.
• Promote the uplifting of rural peasant households.
• Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of natural resource management projects.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation poverty alleviation, household food security programmes and job creation projects.
• Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the farmers.
• Oversee and manage projects.
• Implement the extension and advisory and recovery plan.
• Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes.
• Oversee the farmer’s organisation for effective service delivery.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: 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

Notes

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