Deputy Director: Land Reform and Agrarian Services

Overview

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

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc in Agricultural Science/ Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / BTech in Agriculture/ Rural Development (NQF Level 7).
• A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, Land and Agrarian programmes.
• Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Communication (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation frameworks such as, Public Finance Management Act Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, and Public Service Regulations.
• Knowledge of Government policies and priorities in terms of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, supply chain management practices and other relevant prescripts.
• Extended working hours and prepared to travel.
• Experience in capacity building and good programme facilitation skills.
• Team building and decision-making skills.
• Must have good verbal and written commination skills to facilitate various collaborations with a variety of stakeholders and must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook).
• Ability to apply time management principles and adapt to continuous changing environment.
• A valid driver’s license.

Duties

• Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory service.
• Monitor the establishment of extension forums.
• Evaluate and report on extension programmes.
• Establish and participate in institutional structures for planning, implementation and coordination of agricultural projects.
• Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and support land reform projects.
• Development and implementation of policies, review and amend as and when required based on inputs from stakeholders.
• Monitor, manage and implement strategic directions, development and support for land reform programme and rural development.
• Manage the resolution of specific challenges facing the sector.
• Provide monitoring and evaluation oversight of land reform programme and produce relevant reports.
• Participate in different forums that contribute towards development of Agriculture and Land Reform.
• Manage Mentorship and Graduate policies and practices.
• Develop information services to mentorship and graduates’ participants.
• Identify exit opportunities for Graduates.

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