Director: Animal Research and Technology Development

Inkrwelo yokuqwalasela

Director: Animal Research and Technology Development at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Imfuneko

• Grade 12 plus a recognised Bachelor’s Degree / Post Graduate Degree in Animal Science or Animal Production at (NQF 7) as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• An Honours/MSc Degree specializing in Animal Science/production will be an added advantage.
• A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment).
• Must have.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle/Senior managerial level within animal research and technology development services.
• Skills And Competencies: Strategic capability, leadership and management skills.
• Programme and project management, financial management, service delivery and innovation, problem-solving, analysis and change management.
• Must have facilitation and coordination skills.
• Must have a good understanding of agricultural sector development.
• Knowledge and application of the Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations Treasury Regulations, Public Private Partnership and other relevant prescripts.
• Must have good verbal and written commination skills to facilitate various collaborations with a variety of stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management, strategic planning, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organising, diversity management and group dynamics.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and development.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal including scientific/technical report writing) and analytical skills.
• Having published in scientific media will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).
• A valid driver’s license.

Imiqobo

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Chief Director: Research, Training and Capacity Building Services.
• He/she will be responsible to provide strategic leadership and management of the Research Directorate.
• Develop Research policies, strategies, processes and systems which will promote improved productivity in the province.
• To enhance productivity through developing appropriate animal production systems and recommending optimum production practices by producers.
• Oversee collaborations and partnerships with research institutions, industries, commodity organisations, and academic institutions on research matters.
• Lead the publication and dissemination of research information and technologies.
• Ensure the participation of the department on research forums Provincial, National and International.
• Establish and maintain functional relationship with the farmer support services in the Districts and Local Municipalities.
• Ensure the implementation of national mandates pertaining to Animal Research.
• Oversee the Development and coordination of strategic, annual and operational planning processes of the Directorate.
• Oversee the development and implementation of the Service Delivery Improvement Plan in the Directorate.
• Oversee the process of developing internal policies, systems, frameworks and guidelines in line with national policy guidelines /directives for all the functional areas of the post.
• Oversee effective human resources and financial management.
• Oversee compliance with Public Service prescripts, departmental policies as well as norms and standards for managing research and agricultural training.

Indlela yokuqoka

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

Imibuzo: 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 OTHER POSTS

Amanqaku

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