Closing Date
2024/09/30
Reference Number
WCG240813-1
Tracking Number
AGR 12/2024 R1
Job Title
Chief Director: Agricultural Producer Support and Development (AGR 12/2024 R1)
Department
Agriculture
Salary level
14
Enquiries
Mr Darryl Jacobs (021 808 5013)
Job Type
Permanent
Location - Country
South Africa
Location - Province
Western Cape
Location - Town / City
Elsenburg
Job Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual on a Senior Management Services level to manage the Agricultural Producer Support and Development Programme of the Department within the framework of the Department's vision and mission.
Provision of extension, support and facilitation of training to agricultural producers, with special emphasis on developing smallholder farmers, facilitate the implementation of land reform programs and agricultural rural development projects.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate degree (NQF 7) in agriculture or agricultural economics;
5 years of experience at a senior managerial level;
Valid driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities;
Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment.
Recommendation
Proficient in two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province.
Key Performance Areas
Exercise oversight over the project management agenda of Casidra;
Enable agrarian reform to smallholder and commercial farmers through sustainable agricultural development services;
Oversee the provision of extension and advisory services to farmers;
Oversee the successful implementation of food security projects;
Provision of Strategic Leadership and Management;
Promote the integrated governance and strengthening of strategic partnership and industry initiatives (local, national and international);
Manage the planning and reporting on the Conditional grants of the Programme.
Competencies
Strategic Capability and Leadership;
Programme and Project Management;
Change Management;
Financial Management;
People Management and Empowerment;
Analytical ability, motivational ability, negotiation and persuasion ability, ability to function on a conceptual level.
Remuneration
All–inclusive salary package of R 1, 436 022. 00 per annum (salary level 14). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer's contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
Notes
1) Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. 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.
3) All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.
4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post.
5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest, we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful.
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