Deputy Director: Agricultural Municipal Manager

Overview

Deputy Director: Agricultural Municipal Manager at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality.

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture / Agri-3 years’ management related experience and knowledge of agricultural activities.
• Compulsory SACNASP registration.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of extension methodologies and Land-reform.
• Sound knowledge of PFMA, PSR, PSA, LRA.
• Sound knowledge of Project Management, change management, strategic planning, knowledge management, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organising, diversity management and computer literacy.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal).
• Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A valid driver's licence.

Duties

• Provide overall management of the Agricultural office and its activities in the Municipality.
• Manage agricultural developments and provide support services to IDP/LED planning environment.
• Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes.
• Manage the planning and implementation of Natural Resource Management projects.
• Monitor poverty alleviation and household food security programmes.
• Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Farmers.
• Managing and monitor projects.
• Implement the extension and advisory recovery plan.
• Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes.
• Monitor 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. N Hlatshwayo Tel No: (017) 819 5377 or Ms. K.L. Mdlalose Tel No: (017) 819 5377

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