EASTERN CAPE RURAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ECRDA) INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance management Act, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the province. SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER Location : Head Office, East London Reporting Line : Manager Communication Services Grade : 13 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To render /manage website and social media services, events, media monitoring and reputation management within communication services for the ECRDA in line with ECRDA’s strategy. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Higher Education Qualification Bachelor of Social Science (BSc) in Communication (NQF Level 7). Marketing qualification will be an added advantage. Experience • 6 years working experience in the field of communication • 4 years’ experience at middle management level (equivalent of Manager or Director in the public service) • Must have experience in digital communication • Proven or evident successful of setting up and managing digital communication platform. Competencies Required: COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Ability to multitask • Problem solving and analytical skills • Competent or advanced knowledge of digital communication platforms • Time management • Attention to detail • Excellent understanding of legislation governing communication and information management • Ability to implement communication strategy • Project management and implementation • Creativity • Monthly and quarterly reporting KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS • Honesty and integrity • Ability to deal with pressures and setbacks. • Ability to prioritise • Strategic direction and Leadership • Decision making and initiating action • Professionalism • Ability to engage with people at different levels • Knowledge of the PFMA and Treasury Regulations • Understanding and ability to work with traditional authority • Change management. • Moral Competence • Results and Quality focus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST • Must be physically and mentally sound to perform the duties of the post • Must be very computer literate and have a n excellent understanding of digital communication (social media: Facebook, Twitter, Tik-Tok, You Tube, LinkedIn etc) SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to travel long distances within Eastern Cape • Willingness to work long hours • Ability to speak and write English • Understanding of traditional authority • Ability to develop and maintain relations with stakeholders Key Performance Areas: 1. Media Monitoring Services Monitor media platforms to identify opportunities to communicate with the targeted audience and or opportunity to respond to any negative media statements by: • Collating and summarising press coverage for the ECRDA’s attention • Scan newspaper, electronic media, television and radio for news and or items about rural development or ECRDA • Assist in the creation of a media article archives that are related to the ECRDA and or rural development. 2. Media Liaison and Reputation Management Provide media liaison support to ECRDA by: • Coordinate the distribution of all communications internally and externally • Identify communication opportunities and appropriate communication platforms to communicate with the internal and external stakeholders • Assemble press kits • Ensure that all communication to external stakeholders complies with the standard, and policies of the ECRDA. • Ensure that communication form the organisation meets the legal requirements in terms of POPIA and any other related legislation 3 Website social media Ensure that ECRDA is utilising all relevant social media platforms to reach the intended audience by: • Through working with the ICT department, ensure that ECRDA’s website is functional, updated and informative. • Constantly updating all ECRDA social media platforms and ensure that the content is relevant and up to date. • Conduct content audits to identify issues that need attention of the organisation. • Liaise with the departments to gather information, edit it and post it in the relevant social media platform. • Report on performance of social media • Ensure that all ECRDA’s content is placed on social media 4. Event Management Coordinate all ECRDA events by: • In collaboration with all departments and Communication Services Manager, develop the organisation’s event calendar. • Support with preparation of events by ensuring that the invitations are sent on time to all the expected guests • Develop the promotion strategy for each event • Ensure that ECRDA branding is available and visible in all ECRDA events or any event in which ECRDA is participating on GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed via email to CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. PROJECT MANAGER: WOOL & MOHAIR Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Programme Manager Grade : 15 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To render technical support for Wool and Mohair industry development within rural development project management. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Management or any relevant NQF Level 7 qualification. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Experience • 6 years working experience in the relevant field. • 4 years’ experience at supervisory level • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies Required: KNOWLEDGE • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. • Competent knowledge of performance management system • Basic knowledge of team leadership • Basic knowledge of supply chain management regulations • Good governance • Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act • Operational knowledge of field-specific activities • Understanding of ECRDA’s delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Ability to develop and maintain relations with other staff members KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1. Subject Matter Expert: • Give professional or technical input and suggestion to the broader ECRDA and provide direction to staff within the sphere of operation and teams. • Convey knowledge to other employees within other operating units and teams, where required or expected. In order to provide subject matter expertise across the ECRDA 2. Procedure Revision and Documenting: • Identify and revise or document gaps in standard operating procedures. • Identify rooms for discretion or abuse in procedures and tighten the prescriptive requirements thereof. • Make input into delegation framework to maintain effectiveness of procedures, nonetheless the controls required. 3. Task and Project Management Relationships: • Work together with project managers to share resources and experience, and to help to improve efficiency and overall performance. • Prioritize team tasks, optimize opportunities and avoid potential risks, and concentrate on what is best for the team. 4. Performance Management Process Responsibilities: • Determine an appropriate schedule for regular performance conversations with co-workers and employees managed directly. • Use the quarterly performance reviews for achievements, setbacks, and then use this information to align goals and development plan for coming year. • Deliver regular positive and constructive feedback. • Check-in on target or goal progress, offering coaching or assistance, or revise targets or goals as necessary. 5. Wool and Mohair Industry: • Market rural wool and mohair, build good relationships with customers. • Ensure application of quality assurance systems to guarantee market access for producers amid a rapidly changing marketing environment. • Ensure application of biosecurity measures to ensure animals remain disease free. • Ensure that producers are assisted with animal welfare, ensuring that animals are free from hunger, thirst and malnutrition, free from discomfort by providing adequate shelter, free from pain, injuries and illnesses, free from fear and distress. • Ensure responsible administration and resource utilisation, such as the sustainable use of land, water and grazing, as well as responsible control and management of invasive plants, wildlife and predators. • Facilitate training of mohair and sheep shearers in emerging producers and communal farming areas, using industry networks • Facilitate access to development capital for wool and mohair producers. • Facilitate determination of land carrying capacity in terms of livestock • Facilitate efforts to explore and implement value adding activities, capacity for domestic expertise, and support efforts to manufacture more high value wool products to contribute to growing the industrial base and to earn foreign currency. • Work with emerging farmers and improve their production. • Facilitate registration of emerging producers for traceability of their products, easy payment, and cheaper transportation and auction costs • Ensure stakeholder management, covering industry associations, buyers, processors, brokers and traders, manufacturers, trade unions, and government departments and agencies. 6. Project management: • Determine and define project scope and objectives. • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner. • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. • Track project costs in order to meet budget. • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan. • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. • Utilise industry best practices, techniques, quality and standards throughout entire project execution. • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. • Identify and mitigate risks. • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement. In order to ensure the direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of wool and mohair industry projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments and goals of the ECRDA GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. PROJECT MANAGER: RED HUBS AND MECHANIZATION CENTRE Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Programme Manager Grade : 15 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To render RED Hubs and Mechanisation Centre services to rural development project management JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Management or any relevant NQF Level 7 qualification. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Experience • 6 years working experience in the relevant field. • 4 years’ experience at supervisory level • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies Required: KNOWLEDGE • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. • Competent knowledge of performance management system • Basic knowledge of team leadership • Basic knowledge of supply chain management regulations • Good governance • Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act • Operational knowledge of field-specific activities • Understanding of ECRDA’s delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Ability to develop and maintain relations with other staff members KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1. Subject Matter Expert: • Give professional or technical input and suggestion to the broader ECRDA and provide direction to staff within the sphere of operation and teams. • Convey knowledge to other employees within other operating units and teams, where required or expected. In order to provide subject matter expertise across the ECRDA 2. Procedure Revision and Documenting: • Identify and revise or document gaps in standard operating procedures. • Identify rooms for discretion or abuse in procedures and tighten the prescriptive requirements thereof. • Make input into delegation framework to maintain effectiveness of procedures, nonetheless the controls required. In order to ensure revision and documenting of procedures for effectiveness, and to curb discretion and abuse 3. Task and Project Management Relationships: • Work together with project managers to share resources and experience, and to help to improve efficiency and overall performance. • Prioritize team tasks, optimize opportunities and avoid potential risks, and concentrate on what is best for the team. In order to ensure harmonious relationship with project managers 4. Performance Management Process Responsibilities: • Determine an appropriate schedule for regular performance conversations with co-workers and employees managed directly. • Use the quarterly performance reviews for achievements, setbacks, and then use this information to align goals and development plan for coming year. • Deliver regular positive and constructive feedback. • Check-in on target or goal progress, offering coaching or assistance, or revise targets or goals as necessary. In order to ensure performance management with co-workers and of subordinates 5. RED Hubs and Mechanisation Centre: • Consolidate and diversify the Rural Enterprise Development (RED) Hubs from current focus on maize production and milling to a range of commodities and services in advancing agro industrialisation across the rural regions of the Eastern Cape • Undertake a detailed analysis of the existing provincial situation, understanding farmers’ needs for machinery, equipment and agricultural services. • Support smooth rollout of programme to secure private investment in service centre operators and assembly plants, ensuring long-term business viability. • Ensure a strong link and market-based feedback between service operators and extension workers on appropriate soil conditions and operations needed on farmland for successful planting and harvesting, defining the starting and finishing dates of the different operations. • Promote the use of appropriate technology for primary processing, value addition, low-cost scientific storage and transport of agricultural produce to minimise wastage during post harvesting processes. • Select appropriate tools, implements and machines for energy management across the value chains of priority crops. • Evaluate technical proposals by service centre operators to ensure proposed machinery, equipment and agricultural services is reflective of local economy and farmers’ needs in selected locations. • Ensure capacity building for farmers by service operators through their business model to ensure effective time working with equipment leased from service centres and equip farmers to choose good tractor / implement combinations that are economical. • Ensure equipment to be leased by service operators to farmers is appropriate and business model allows for affordable leasing by farmers in priority value chains in key areas. • Understand the functions, operating principles, service procedures and fault diagnosis of tractors and farm machinery, electrical and electronic systems as applied to agricultural machinery. • Conduct research to ensure incorporation of best practices, latest trends and technologies to enable decision-making. • Prepare detailed annual work plans and progress reports on mechanisation component in collaboration with other specialists and project managers. • Develop recommendations for the ECRDA based on lessons learned to guide deployment / scaling of agricultural mechanisation. 6. Project management: • Determine and define project scope and objectives. • Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner. • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. • Track project costs in order to meet budget. • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan. • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress. • Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables. • Utilise industry best practices, techniques, quality and standards throughout entire project execution. • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed. • Identify and mitigate risks. • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement. GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance management Act, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the province. PROGRAMME MANAGER Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Executive integrated Programme Management Grade : 17 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To develop operational plans to implement ECRDA strategy, and to oversee management and co-ordination of all project management services and stakeholder relations within the integrated programme management. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification NQF Level 8 qualification in the relevant field. Project management course or certificate will be an added advantage. Experience • 8 years working experience in the relevant field. • 6 years’ experience at divisional management level (equivalent to director) • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies Required: COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Problem solving and analytical skills • Time management • Attention to detail • Ability to work with numbers • High levels of emotional intelligence • Monthly and quarterly reporting • Proficiency in EXCELL • Conflict Management • Project management • Project implementation KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS • Honesty and integrity • Ability to deal with pressures and setbacks. • Ability to prioritise • Professionalism • Results and Quality focus • Ability to work alone • Deadline driven PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST • Must be physically and mentally sound to perform the duties of the post • Willingness to work long hours • Must be willing to drive long distance • Ability to work under pressure SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English • Ability to speak isiXhosa • Ability to work with numbers Key Performance Areas: 1. Project Management Perform project management responsibilities by: • Providing mandate and strategic alignment for programmes and projects • Determine ECRDA’s strategic resource planning for project management, to establish if ECRDA has enough people resources according to skill sets • Manage integrated programme and project management systems, and ensure maintenance of database for all projects • Develop and drive standard reporting and processes for all programmes and projects • Develop strategies and guidelines for engaging private enterprises in rural development programmes and projects • Ensure provision of projects technical advisory services and training Social facilitation, Stakeholder and Partnership Social Facilitation Perform social facilitation by: • Develop a social facilitation implementation plan as a reference document for projects • Ensure provision of inputs to the Risk Management Plan • Ensure development and management of a Communication Plan • Provide input into the Monitoring and Reporting tool for the projects • Develop and ensure application of conflict resolution mechanisms • Develop social facilitation reporting templates Partnerships Facilitation: Perform partnerships facilitation by: • Create a systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management • Identify and source partnership opportunities • Collaborate with management and teammates to align internal goals with new and existing partner relationships • Deliver a great experience to partners by representing the ECRDA brand, and being partners’ liaison internally • Maintain current partners and offer new ways to grow the partnership Stakeholder Relations: Perform stakeholder relations functions by: • Managing engagement with project stakeholders across all government levels • Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans in accordance with the stakeholder engagement strategy • Manage stakeholder mapping and prepare communications to stakeholders and respond to stakeholder enquiries • Arrange and attend stakeholder meetings with technical team members and ensure feedback of stakeholder responses and requests to technical teams are responded • Ensure accurate audit trail of all stakeholder engagements and record all contact/activities on stakeholder database Specialist Services Perform Specialist services to: • Ensure the provision of implementation support, policy dialogue, technical assistance and knowledge management to the on-going rural livelihoods and rural development programmes and projects • Ensure the provision of implementation support to existing rural livelihoods operations, and other government-sponsored projects and grants • Lead and contribute to monitoring and evaluation and other analytical, advisory, specialist and technical assistance activities in collaboration with clients in the rural development sector with a focus on issues related to communities, farmer institutions, producer aggregation, enterprise development and agriculture and allied sectors • Lead and contribute to the mobilisation of and implementation of additional funding and grants for building the rural economic development programme in the Eastern Cape and across the country and Southern African region • Contribute to the overall strategic programme development within the Eastern Cape rural livelihoods and other related programmes Operational Risk Management: • Develop rural development infrastructure delivery operational threat identification and evaluation processes, as well as oversee their adoption across the ECRDA • Develop different possible scenarios for the mitigation of possible risks and provide recommendations for the management of these scenarios • Enter internal service level agreements with other business units providing critical support to core functions of the unit (e.g. GIS (ICT), Database Administration, Regional Directors, Finance, HR, SCM, Communications, etc.) Strategic Performance Management: Perform strategic Management responsibilities by: • Managing and develop key performance indicators (KPIs) to facilitate analysis and reporting of performance against rural development project management plans and budgets, as well as strategic objectives • Supporting the maintenance of effective rural development project management strategy, coaching, and development of rural development project management personnel, and identify and advise on areas for enhancement and focus GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Infrastructure Delivery Management System Manager Grade : 16 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To assist with the planning, directing and co-ordinating of rural development infrastructure delivery management operations, deploy and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency and optimum performance. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in business management or any relevant NQF Level 7 qualification. A course in project management. A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage. Experience • 8 years working experience in the relevant field. • 5 years’ experience at junior management level • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies Required: KNOWLEDGE • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. • Competent understanding of institutional governance systems and performance management • Competent knowledge of team leadership • Competent knowledge of supply chain management regulations • Good governance • Competent knowledge of Labour Relations Act • Operational knowledge of field-specific activities • Understanding of ECRDA operations and delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Ability to develop and maintain relations with other staff members KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1.Subject Matter Expert: • Give professional or technical input and suggestion to the broader ECRDA and provide direction to staff within the sphere of operation. • Convey knowledge to other employees within other operating units, where required or expected. In order to provide subject matter expertise across the ECRDA 2. Process Improvement: • Identify and address performance gaps, inefficiencies, and non-value-adding parts of processes. • Establish standards and best practices. • Evaluate and assess the overall effectiveness and give pertinent suggestions about resources allocation. • Ensure that the performance of functions undergo continuous improvement and enhance cross-functional integration. In order to ensure continuous process improvement for excellence in work performance and productivity 3. Operational and Project Management Relationships: • Work together with project managers to share resources and experience, and to help to improve efficiency and overall performance. • Prioritize operational objectives, optimize opportunities and avoid potential risks, and concentrate on what is best for the ECRDA. In order to ensure harmonious relationship with project managers 4. Performance Management Process Responsibilities: • Determine an appropriate schedule for regular performance conversations with co-workers and employees managed directly. • Use the quarterly performance reviews for achievements, setbacks, and then use this information to align goals and development plan for coming year. • Deliver regular positive and constructive feedback. • Check-in on target or goal progress, offering coaching or assistance, or revise targets or goals as necessary. In order to ensure performance management with co-workers and of subordinates 5. Principal Project Management for Rural Infrastructure Delivery Management: • Plan, prioritise and oversee infrastructure project management activities. • Prepare budgets, determine timelines, and identify resources. • Understand customer requirements clearly and develop project plan, scope and deliverables. • Manage daily activities of project teams and provide assistances whenever needed. • Monitor project progress on regular basis and identify and correct delays. • Assist in recruitment, interviewing, orientation of projects’ team members. • Identify training needs for project teams to improve professional competence. • Assist in performance evaluation, and retention activities. • Stay current with latest developments in infrastructure project management. • Serve as primary contact for client queries and concerns. • Conduct regular team meetings to discuss about projects status and issues. • Assist in preparation of design documents and technical and functional documents and other project reports. • Prepare scope of works, review contract terms and conditions and perform client negotiations when needed. • Ensure that final deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations. • Ensure that all projects’ activities from design to deployment are performed within the allotted schedules. In order to provide comprehensive infrastructure project management for rural development to realise expected outcomes of the ECRDA strategy 6. Stakeholder relations / advocacy: • Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of infrastructure project management and identify changes in infrastructure project management trends and landscape. • Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders (e.g. built environment professionals, communities, farmers, municipalities, COGTA, shareholder, investors, traditional authorities, etc.) and other organisations to help achieve performance outcomes of the unit. In order to ensure strong working relations with the key stakeholders of the unit 7. Perform any other related duties as instructed by the IDMS Manager GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance management Act, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the province. PORTFOLIO PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Manager Business Development Grade : 16 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To carry out ECRDA mandate on the Business Development initiatives by assessing ECRDA clients’ risk tolerance and perform significant market research to develop portfolios that maximize their financial gains. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification Bachelor’s degree in Development Finance or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification. Experience • 5 years working experience in the portfolio management. • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies Required: COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Good Governance • Audit and risk management • Budget and finance management • Problem solving and analytical skills • Time management • Attention to detail • Ability to work with numbers • Stakeholder relations • Monthly and quarterly reporting • Proficiency in EXCELL • People management KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS • Honesty and integrity • Ability to deal with pressures and setbacks. • Ability to prioritise • Professionalism • Results and Quality focus • Ability to work alone • Deadline driven PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST • Must be physically and mentally sound to perform the duties of the post • Willingness to work long hours SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English • Ability to work with numbers • Stakeholder management Key Performance Areas: 1. Portfolio Management Functions Perform portfolio management functions by: • Providing client consultation to develop investment objectives for various key projects within the ECRDA Catalytic Projects. • Providing advice and guidance for investment opportunities to customers, mobilising financial resources and providing financial and supportive services in an effort to drive investment into ECRDA. • Create reports on investment performance and activity based on each portfolio or catalytic programme. • Communicating with clients about their accounts, market conditions and economic trends to enable them have hindsight on the performance of their portfolios which they have invested in. • Commensurate acceptable levels of risk based on client instructions and conduct research on deliverables and ensure continuous update to all parties. 2. Performance Management Analysis: Perform performance management analysis responsibilities by: • Providing portfolio analysis training and education to front office investment teams who will be interacting directly with Portfolio Investors and Departmental Dignitaries. • Supporting the performance projects team with testing and roll out of key performance initiatives as set out in the operational plan of ECRDA. • Contribute to the ongoing research and development initiatives of the team with relevance to operational efficiency, industry standards and performance evaluation as per portfolio needs with key focus on Catalytic programmes as priority programmes of ECRDA • Collaboration with the other AM portfolio analysis groups in Eastern Cape particularly DRDAR, SEDA, and other state agencies whether national, district or local to ensure best practice and where possible ensure consistent client and advisor experience. • Tracking and managing internal demand for assigned commodity categories in the sectors of Mohair, Wool, Cannabis and Hemp, Agro Processing and the Marine Tilapia Industry. 3 Programme planning and management: Perform programme planning and management by: • Planning, implementing and evaluating the portfolios and programmes and services within the division. • Ensuring that programmes and services offered by the Division contribute to the ECRDA's mission and reflect the priorities of the Board • Monitoring day-to-day delivery of the programmes and services of the Division to maintain or improve quality • Ensuring weekly analyses and Portfolio monitoring, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects Support the Investment Promotion: 4 Portfolio Management Services: Perform Portfolio Management Services to: • Ensure buy-in and ownership of relevant stakeholders is safeguarded (Business Group leaders, Marketing, Strategy, Product management, Market leadership ) • Drive the identification of standard value propositions through the Business Group and Market stakeholders which should cover 60-80% of the sales • Drive the value stream creation for standard work related to business model systems Stakeholder relations / advocacy: Perform stakeholder relations: • Communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the Division, and identify changes in trade and investment trends and landscape • Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with stakeholders GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 3 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance management Act, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the province. ICT SPECIALIST Location : Head Office, East London Reporting Line : Manager ICT Grade : 17 Duration : Six (6) Months Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To develop and execute the knowledge management and information technology in line with ECRDA strategic goals by improving business tools, Information technology systems and introducing other related business-related technologies. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST C1. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Higher Education Qualification Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (Honours) (NQF Level 8) or equivalent. MCSA, MCSD, and MCSE certifications would be beneficial. Experience • 10 years working experience in the field of information Communication Technology • 5 years’ experience at supervisory level. • Must have experience in enterprise architecture and infrastructure, networking systems, database solutions and system analytics • Proficient in ICT security solutions. • Proven experience in enhancing software and hardware business tools as well as developing and or identifying business related systems that are fit for purpose. Competencies Required: C2. COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS • Ability to multitask • Problem solving and analytical skills • Time management • Attention to detail • Excellent understanding of legislation, governing data management • Ability to implement ICT strategy • Project management and implementation • Creativity • Monthly and quarterly reporting • Taking responsibility • Work autonomously C3. KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURS • Honesty and integrity • Ability to deal with pressures and setbacks. • Ability to prioritise and separate critical issues/queries from non-critical. • Strategic direction and Leadership • Decision making and initiating action • Professionalism • Thorough and reliable • Ability to engage with people at different employee levels • Knowledge of the POPIA Act • Understanding and ability to work with traditional authority • Change management. • Moral Competence • Results and Quality focus C4. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST • Must be physically and mentally sound to perform the duties of the post C5. SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to travel long distances within Eastern Cape • Willingness to work long hours • Willingness to work on weekends and after hours • Ability to speak and write English Key Performance Areas: 1. Information and Communication Technology Management • Introduce or enhance business processes associated with or have reliance on delivery of Information and Communication technology • Structure quality gateways in the delivery of the software Development Life Cycle • Recommend technical solutions and fit for purpose systems and champion business systems • Represent the division on technical systems to ECRDA of externally developed systems. • Manage the outsourced delivery of systems development life cycle • Deliver internally developed systems • Serve as a functional advisor for business systems • Assist the ICT Manager in managing projects associated with business systems where internal stakeholders are responsible for delivery of enhanced software. • Align business processes with approved policy and legislation. • Minimal downtime experienced with services and applications that affect operations. • Ensure that software and information systems remain up to date with the latest versions available. • Manage the disaster recovery plan/procedures for information systems. • Maintain ICT infrastructure including server and network infrastructure. 2. ICT governance • Assist the manager in developing and implementing the ICT plan • Develop and Review ICT policies and procedures • Develop and review ICT Security plan. • Assist the Manager in developing and implementing ICT governance framework • Benchmark ICT policies and plans against best practice and required guidelines. • Adhere to timeframes and plans set for policy updating/rework and creation. 3 Business intelligence • Assist the manager to develop and exercising an oversight of business intelligence operational plan • Ensure access rights to the ERP and BI solution are adhered to in accordance with policy. • Implement and maintain a business intelligence reporting solution through the use of ERP or external service provider. • Ensure the use of ERP and date management programmes to manage data and procedure reports • Assist in the development of dashboard and data collection templates • Assist the manager to ensure the provision of data and information storage, back-up and disaster recovery 4. IT Security, Systems and Network Administration • Implement and maintain ICT security systems to protect from malicious threats, both internal and external. Examples of these are network and server firewalls, endpoint user and information system security as well as infrastructure security. • Creation and configuration of firewall rules and settings in accordance with best practice, policy and current ISO standards. • Assist the ICT manager to ensure that the configuration of server and information system backups and restoration services and configured in accordance with policy. • Monitoring of network usage statistics and security penetration attempts • Ensure that the mitigation of data breaches and cyber- attack risks are in place. • Creation of a breach and Incident management plan. • Follow through on security incidents and data breaches • Creation of an ICT risk management plan that includes all IT risks that has the potential threat GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed via email to CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. ECONOMIST Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Executive Trade and Investment Promotion Grade : 14 Duration : Permanent Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To provide specialist economic advice to the ECRDA JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification Educational BSc Degree in Agricultural Economics or Commerce in Economics or equivalent with a Bachelor of Commerce Honours (BCom Honours) or equivalent in one of the following fields: Economics, Agricultural Economics, Econometrical Analysis or Econometrics. Experience • 6 years working experience • 4 years’ experience at supervisory level • Proven / evident successful experience in administration within public or private sector Competencies Required: Knowledge • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation •Competent knowledge of performance management system •Basic knowledge of team leadership •Basic knowledge of supply chain management regulations Good governance • Basic knowledge of Labour Relations Act •Operational knowledge of field-specific activities •Understanding of ECRDA’s delegation of powers, as well as field-specific roles Leading Competences • Assessed Basic or Competent proficiency level on the following leading competences: • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations Core Competences • Assessed Basic or Competent proficiency level on the following core competences: • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Communication • Results and Quality Focus Key Performance Areas: 1. Economic research, assessment and analysis: • Research and collect information on any aspect of economic and social policy, ranging from interest rates, taxation and employment levels to energy, health, transport and international development • Design methods and procedures for obtaining data • Understand various sampling techniques used to conduct different types of surveys • Create, as well as use, econometric and other financial modelling techniques to develop forecasts • Carry out background research and literature reviews • Collect, sift and assemble data • Analyse and interpret the collected data to test the effectiveness of current policies, products or services and advise on the suitability of alternative courses of action and the allocation of scarce resources • Explain research methodology and justify conclusions drawn from research data • Write technical and non-technical reports and policy briefs on economic trends and forecasts • Provide economic advice to the ECRDA and its stakeholders • Evaluate past and present economic issues and trends • Deliver oral and visual presentations, which non-economist audiences must be able to understand in order to inform decisions. • Assess and analyse the information using specialist software and advanced methods in statistical analysis to produce forecasts of economic trends • Assess the economic impact of national and provincial events on rural Eastern Cape, such as major sporting events • Analyse the potential job creation of inward investment projects • Analyse the efficiency of scarce resources in rural development • Analyse the performance of the ECRDA with a view to advising development fund managers or clients on investments • Analyse the economic impact of transport infrastructure development on rural Eastern Cape • Advise the ECRDA on the economic implications of policy options • Produce research on the entire Eastern Cape or rural economy to influence international economic organisations and forums • Study how exchange rates affect the competitiveness and productivity of Eastern Cape and international trade • Prepare briefs for ECRDA shareholder, and provide answers to Ministers’ and MECs' questions • Use findings to advice the ECRDA, and make recommendations of ways to improve rural development in the province 2. Economic intelligence: • Organise set of concepts, methods and tools which unify all the co-ordinated actions of research, acquisition, treatment, storage and diffusion of information, relevant to an individual function or ECRDA in the framework of pursuit of strategic objectives [This should cover such wide areas as products, services, technology, markets, legal, macroeconomics, and environmental ethics] • Provide the basis for knowledge management in the ECRDA 3 Knowledge management: • Find, map, gather, and filter information to affirm ECRDA’s organisational knowledge • Facilitate the conversion of personal knowledge into shared knowledge resources, understanding and learning • Process shared knowledge resources to deliver and transfer explicit knowledge • Facilitate the building / creation of intellectual capital for the ECRDA (whether explicit, embedded, or tacit) • Establish the critical success factors for knowledge management GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. EXECUTIVE: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTRES Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer Grade : 21 Duration : 5 years fixed-term contract Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To implement ECRDA mandate and strategy and integrated regional rural development. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification • Master’s Degree in Economic or Social Sciences or any relevant NQF Level 9 qualification. • A Master of Business Administration (MBA) from a reputable institution will serve as a recommendation. Experience • 10-15 years working experience in a rural development field. • 7 years’ experience at Senior Management (Director) level • 5 years’ experience in a project management environment. Competencies Required: KNOWLEDGE • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. • Competent knowledge of performance management system • Basic knowledge of team leadership • Project management • Stakeholder management • Good governance • Experience in implementation and monitoring of the organisational strategy LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Financial Management • Change Management • Corporate Governance CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Attention to details • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Willingness to travel long distances • Ability to develop and maintain relations with other staff members and stakeholders • Code 8 driver’s license KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1. Program Planning: • Develop an annual program plan for each region • Cost the plan for each region • Coordinate the identification of resources needed for each program • Ensure alignment between the program and the strategy • Align budget with the program • Coordinate the identification of stakeholders for each program • Ensure that every program in the region has a risk mitigation plan and it is implemented and reports on the progress are submitted. 2. Program Monitoring: • Coordinate the development of the organization’s Annual Performance Plan • Lead the development of organisation’s performance targets • Ensure that the targets developed are Specific, Measurable Achievable, Reachable and Timebound. • Ensure costing of the plan is done by all executives. • Ensure timeous planning process in line with relevant directives and or legislation 3. Program implementation: • Ensure a smooth coordination between Integrated Program Management (IPM) division and the Regional Centers • Develop Standard Operational Procedures on the program implementation with clear roles between the region and IPM. • Working with marketing and communication to ensure that all programs in the regions are getting necessary coverage • Coordinate the development of service level agreements between the units within the organisation • Ensure signing and monitoring of Service level agreements and Memorandum of understanding • Ensure that traditional leadership and or communities are consulted before implementation of any project 4. Trade and Investment: • Coordinate, product development for each project and region • Working with Trade and Investment Executive to develop investment database. • Represent the region in the negotiation process to solicit potential investments into the region • Engage stakeholders in the regions to present potential investors and to get a buy in form them 5. Leadership and Financial management: • Provide leadership to all the ECRDA Regionals Centres • Develop a budget for regional centres • Align the budget to the organisation’s Annual Performance Plan and specific programmes • Monitor expenditure against the approved budget • Develop a plan to improve debt collection in line with the organisations collections policy • Develop and maintain database of ECRDA tenants and ensure compliance with terms of the lease agreements. • Ensure collaboration with other executives 6. Strategy Implementation: • Ensure alignment of the region’s plans with the ECRDA mandate and strategy • Develop regional centres performance plans in line with the organisation’s Annual Operation Plan • Develop risk register for each region and monitor risk mitigation plan • Report on the implementation of the risk register • Report on the performance of the region against its target and develop a plan to improve the performance GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL ADVERT Overview of the Entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency (ECRDA) is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act 1, of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Province. EXECUTIVE: RESEARCH AND STRATEGY Location : Head Office Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer Grade : 19 Duration : 5 years fixed-term contract Start Date : As soon as possible Main purpose of the Position To render research services for ECRDA which will be a source for the strategic direction of the organisation and lead the organisational planning, monitoring and evaluation of the organisations performance to align to the strategy. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification • Master’s Degree in Social or Economic Sciences or any relevant NQF Level 9 qualification with a research module. • A certificate in strategy planning, monitoring and evaluation. • A Doctoral degree (NQF Level 10) and/or Masters in Business Administration will serve as an added advantage. Experience • 10-15 years working experience in the relevant field. • 7 years’ experience at Senior Management (Director) level • 5 years’ experience in research • 5 years’ experience in strategy formulation and monitoring and evaluation • Demonstrable experience of writing and publishing will serve as an added advantage. Competencies Required: KNOWLEDGE • Competent knowledge and understanding of relevant policy and legislation. • Competent knowledge of performance management system • Basic knowledge of team leadership • Competent knowledge understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative research • Good governance • Exceptional knowledge of developing, monitoring and implementation of a strategy • Ability to work with numbers • Excellent knowledge of organisational planning, monitoring and evaluation. LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Programme and Project Management • Financial Management • Planning, monitoring and evaluation • Change Leadership • Governance Leadership • Stakeholder Relations CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Attention to details • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Ability to develop and maintain relations with other staff members • Possession of a Code 8 driver’s license KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1. Research Leadership: • Lead and provide strategic direction to the research agenda of the entity. • Lead the development of a research policy and research plan in line with ECRDA mandate and strategy • Develop and maintain a database for all research conducted by ECRDA and relevant research. • Lead and provide leadership to the research team of the entity. • Conduct research in line with the approved research plan • Develop a database of stakeholders relevant to research plan • Identify and engage on collaboration opportunities with relevant academic institutions, private institutions and government departments and entities to share knowledge and research • Drive collaboration with research and funding partners in the national system of innovation, and leading relevant strategic partners globally; • Publish research conducted by ECRDA and those in which ECRDA collaborated with other institutions 2. Strategy Leadership: • Coordinate the development of ECRDA strategy • Conduct research and analysis of the organization's internal and external environment • coordinate and facilitate the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of strategic plans • Monitor the implementation of the strategy • Assist executives to breakdown the strategy into performance objectives of each unit • Ensure identification of potential risks that may affect the strategy, • Ensure reviewing and updating the strategy regularly, and recommending changes based on changing needs. • Advise on the costing of the strategy • Ensure strategy is communicated with all stakeholders 3. Annual and Operational Planning: • Coordinate the development of the organization’s Annual Performance Plan (APP). • Lead the development of organisation’s performance targets • Ensure that the targets developed are Specific, Measurable Achievable, Reachable and Timebound. • Ensure costing of the plan is done by all executives. • Ensure timeous planning process in line with relevant directives and or legislation • Align the APP to the organisation’s strategy • Ensure that the evidence as the indication for each objective is understood and agreed on by the executives responsible for the strategic objective. • Ensure timeous submission of the APP and Annual Operational Plan (AOP) to the relevant legislated bodies for approval. • Communicate the approved APP and AOP to the ECRDA community and relevant stakeholders. 4. Monitoring, Reporting and Evaluation: • Develop monitoring tools to monitor the performance of the organisation against the approved plans • Collate and record all the evidence to assess the performance against the plan • Provide the progress made against the plan timeously and advise on the progress against the plan • Bring to the attention of the executive management any risks associated with the implementation of the plan and develop risk mitigation plan • Prepare a report on the progress against the plan for submission to the BOARD committee and any other regulated committee or body • Advise executive on the progress against the plan and assist them in developing the plan to achieve the performance target. • Evaluate the evidence submitted against the plan by collecting evidence and assessing it against the plan • Report on the progress • Review the performance targets and develop a proposal for readjustment of the APP in line with the relevant regulations and time frames • Coordinate the development of an annual report • Ensure that the annual report is presented to the board committee and the stakeholders 5. Impact Assessment: • Ensure that impact assessment studies are conducted for ECRDA programmes. • Creating the tools and processes to operationalize learning in projects and how we understand the impact of our work • Defining and/or refining existing Impact and Learning objectives • Providing technical consultation to teams undertaking learning and evaluative efforts • Ensuring that project learning and evaluation data are consistently collected • Maintaining a dynamic learning environment for conducting impact and learning 6. Leadership & Project Management: • Provide leadership and coordinate the ECRDA participation in provincial cabinet clusters. • Coordinate all parliamentary matters and ensure provision of responses to any parliamentary questions. • Provide leadership in the risk management function of the entity • Ensure organisational compliance with all organisational policies and relevant legislation; • Accountable for people development, succession planning and transformation; • Foster a culture of collaboration within and between divisions; • Develop divisional budget to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner. • Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements. • Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan. GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and drivers’ licence must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the shortlisted candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within 1 month of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted. External and internal Advertisement Overview of the entity The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act,1 of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural development in the Eastern Cape province. EXECUTIVE: CORPORATE SERVICES Task Grade : 19 Reporting line : Chief Executive Officer Location : East London (head office) Duration : 5 Years fixed term contract Main purpose of the position: To provide effective professional leadership, strategic direction, advisory and support services. JOB PURPOSE, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST: Education Qualification: • Master’s Degree in Economic or Social Sciences or Human Resources Management or any relevant NQF Level 9 qualification. Experience: • 10 years working experience in the related field • 8 years working at general management level (Equivalent to Chief Director in the Public Service) • 5 years working experience as the Executive Corporate Service. • Proven/ Evident successful operational and management within public or private sector • Code 8 driver’s license Competencies required: Knowledge • Strategic capability • Good governance • Programme and Project Management • Budgeting and financial management • Ability to communicate effectively • Diversity management • Advanced negotiation skills and diplomacy • Risk Management • Excellent networking and relationship building skills • Team builder with interpersonal skills • Strategic acumen • Well organized and efficient • Honesty and high level of integrity • High level of attention to detail LEADERSHIP • Strategic Direction and Leadership • People Management • Financial Management • Change Management • Corporate Governance CORE COMPETENCIES • Moral Competence • Planning and Organising • Analysis and Innovation • Knowledge and Information Management • Attention to details • Communication • Results and Quality Focus SPECIAL CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE POST • Ability to speak and write English. • Willingness to travel long distances • Ability to develop and maintain relations • Code 8 driver’s license KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1 CORPORATE SUPPORT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY • Formulate and oversee implementation of corporate support management strategies to support strategic objectives of the organization • Oversee the development, management, effectiveness of the organization’s leadership strategy • Carry out regular strategy review with the board, spearheading the strategic vision across all fronts of the corporate support business 2 Human Resources Management • Oversee the provision of effective Human Capital practices and administration services • Drive the development and maintenance of Human Capital strategies 3 Information and Communication technology • Formulate and oversee strategies and framework for management of the provision of information and communication technology • Develop strategies and framework for management of business enterprise systems 4 Legal Services • Ensure the provision of sound legal advise and litigation support to the organization • Develop strategies and framework for the provision legal awareness on legislation implication • Drive the provision of contracts management to the organization 5Facilities and Records Management • Develop a framework to manage and maintain ECRDA facilities to ensure that they are in the state that is ready to be utilised and safe Formulate and oversee the records management strategy 6 Communication and Marketing • Formulate and oversee the development of the ECRDA’s communication and marketing strategy • Develop and oversee the management a stakeholder strategy GENERAL INFORMATION The application, which should as minimum contain a covering letter, CV, Certified copy of your Identity document, qualifications and driver’s license must be submitted to recruitment@ecrda.co.za For more details, please contact Mr L. Mtumtum on 0664724002. NB: • Without prejudice, correspondence will be limited to the short- listed candidates. • Further be informed that if you have not been contacted within a week of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. • ECRDA reserves a right to appoint or not to make an appointment. • Interviews will be conducted in person, unless stated otherwise. • Administrative enquiries may be directed via email to recruitment@ecrda.co.za • Technical enquiries may be directed to Mr Lungisa Mtumtum on 0664724002 CLOSING DATE: 03 May 2024, late applications will not be accepted.
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