GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
COMPETENCIES:• Adaptable, self-motivated, assertive, innovative, reliable, trustworthy and honest • The ability to function efficiently under extreme pressure • The ability to interact with people at various levels and deal with information at a high level of confidentiality • Good verbal and written communication skills • Interpersonal, time and office management skills • High-level administrative and organising skills • High-level computer literacy • Report-writing, minute-writing and proven planning and monitoring skits • A self-starter with the ability to deal with queries promptly. DUTIES:• Promote the image of the Office of the HOD • Effectively manage the HOD's office, including correspondence management, office budget and expenditure control, developing and managing a system of information and document control, following up on reports and actions to be taken, managing deadlines and tracking progress • Compile referral memoranda • Ensure that the HOD has regular one-on-one meetings to keep him/her informed of developments in the Department • Ensure that all urgent correspondence are brought to the HOD's attention within 48 hours • Attend to all other correspondence that has been received and processed in the Office • Ensure all submissions received are scheduled for the HOD to look at daily • Ensure that the HOD and other participants receive all documents for each organised meeting • Arrange standing meetings, such as EMT and SMT, and provide agendas and minutes thereof • Accompany the HOD to meetings, visits and other engagements, as and when required • Coordinate the proper • administration of the HOD's office with the Administrative Officer. ENQUIRIES:Mr Rassy Rasemetse, tel. (011) 240-3083 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: INTEGRATED FOOD SECURITY DIRECTORATE Farmer Support and Development SALARY: R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive package, which can be structured according to the individual's needs) REF. NO: REFS/003088 CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS:• A Grade 12 plus a Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture • 5 years' experience in agriculture field services or extension management, farmer training and capacity building • Management Extension Services will be an advantage • A valid driver's licence • Knowledge and management of Public Sector extension services • Knowledge of agricultural extension policies • An understanding of Public Service acts (e.g. HR/finance/tender regulations). COMPETENCIES:Management of people • Management of finances (budgeting, controls, reporting) • Strategic planning and project management, including contingency planning • Writing skills • Communication skills (listening explanation, influencing, negotiation) • Computer literacy, including GIS skills • Admin skills • Organising skills • Chairing s1011s/ability.to manage meetings • Good interpersonal relations • Maintaining high standard of honesty, objectivity, diligence and due professional care • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • The ability to work in a team and independently • Innovative and creative • Diplomatic • Independent thinker • Honesty, integrity and strong influence. DUTIES:• Manage the division/unit within a sub-programme, le people, strategic thinking and planning • Render extension and advisory services, planning and implementation of projects and project management • Line function work: * Participate in strategic planning *Plan and review policies and procedures relating to the programme work of the unit * Respond to requests for information or attempt to resolve any issues at the request of Management' Organise visits for the MEC Standing Committee or any other official guest as requested * Attend and represent the Directorate at meetings (within the Department and with other departments, governments and agencies) as mandated by Management * Facilitate extension and advisory services to all smallholding farmers • Administrative duties: Organise workshops/conferences as required (this might include the organising of venues, compiling stakeholder lists, assisting in the preparation of discussion documentation) • Contribute to the good management of the Directorate: Attend and participate constructively In Sub-directorate and Directorate meeting as required. This may include preparing inputs, making presentations, assisting with the administration of meeting and chairing meetings • Provide comment on documents, policies, organisational procedures, etc. as required • Write and submit all reports on time as required, including monthly or quarterly reports • Contribute to planning, budget building and evaluation processes • Follow policies and procedures, e.g. with regard to document management. ENQUIRIES:Ms Iris Thanjekwayo, tel, (011) 240-3085 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: MONITORING AND EVALUATION DIRECTORATE: Strategic Support and Governance SALARY: R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive package, which can be structured according to the individual's needs) REF. NO: REFS/003089 CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: • A Grade 12 plus a Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7)/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Public Development, Monitoring and Evaluation, Auditing, or relevant qualification • 3-5 years' experience in monitoring and evaluation or auditing environment within government • A valid driver's licence • An understanding of public service and departmental legislative frameworks • An understanding of monitoring, evaluation and reporting processes • Full working experience in and knowledge of regulatory practices relating to monitoring and evaluation, as well as auditing in the public sector. COMPETENCIES: • Management of people • Financial management (budgeting, controls, reporting) • Project management, including contingency planning • Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, interpersonal and multitasking skills • Administration/organising skills • The ability to manage meetings • The ability to operate under pressure • Customer- or service-driven, team-focused • Human resource management ability • The ability to conduct research and produce relevant reports • Computer literacy. DUTIES: • Manage and coordinate Monitoring and Evaluation functions within the Department • Prepare performance reports and critically analyse departmental reports • Coordinate the development of an M&E Framework and annual plan for all activities by providing input into all programmes and projects of the Department • Implement the M&E framework and approach, conduct analysis and research • Coordinate the regular review of progress towards objectives for programmes and projects managed by the Department, within agreed deadlines • Coordinate and provide progress on organisational M&E dashboard that reflects overall findings on a monthly and quarterly basis • Coordinate the collection of data into defined M&E data collection systems and tools so that data is collected on defined indicators by implementing tools, facilitating data capture and checking for completeness and accuracy by deadlines. ENQUIRIES:Ms Iris Thanjekwayo, tel. (011) 240-3085 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: TENDERS (12-month contract) DIRECTORATE: Supply Chain Management SALARY: R697 011 per annum REF. NO: REFS/003090 CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: • A Grade 12 plus a Bachelor's degree (NQF Level 7) in Commerce or, Advanced Diploma in -Supply Chain Management/Purchasing/Logistics/Financial Management/Public Administration or relevant qualification • 5 years' experience within the tender management or supply chain management environment • Extensive experience in government finance processes and procedures • A valid driver's licence • Sound knowledge of departmental supply chain policies and procedures. COMPETENCIES:• Good verbal and written communication skills • The ability to deal with queries promptly • The ability to monitor adherence to procurement policies and procedures within set timeframes • Experience in People Management. DUTIES:• Comply with and enforce the PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA, B-BBEE and other applicable regulations and policies • Procure goods and/or services through tendering for the achievement of departmental strategic objectives • Develop, implement, communicate and monitor departmental procurement policies and procedures • Provide accurate tender reports • Head the administrative support to Bid Specification Committees (BDC) and the Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) • Manage all Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) sittings and provide guidance and administration support • Manage and develop Tender Administration staff. ENQUIRIES:Ms Iris Thanjekwayo, tel. (011) 240-3085 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: QUALITY ASSURANCE DIRECTORATE: Epidemiology, Laboratory and Quality Management SALARY: R826 053 per annum (all-inclusive package, which can be structured according to the individual's needs) REF. NO: REFS/003091 CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS:• A Grade 12 plus a Bachelor's degree/BTech Quality Management (NQF Level 7) or relevant qualification • 5 years' working experience within the animal health/agriculture/food sciences environments • A valid driver's licence. COMPETENCIES:• Knowledge of and conversant with veterinary legislation, i.e. Animal Diseases Act, Act 35 of 1984; Meat Safety Act, Act 40 of 2000; Para-Veterinary Professions Act, Act 19 of 1982; Animal Protection Legislation; and Primary Animal Healthcare, Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, Act 101 of 1965 after amendment by the Medicines and Related Substances Control Amendment Act, Act 90 of 1997; Fertilisers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural and Stock Remedies Act, Act 36 of 1947; as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993; the Public Service Act and Public Service Regulations; Public Finance Management Act and regulations • Knowledge of information and records Management as well as occupational health, risk and safety management • Research skills • Analytical and critical thinking • Writing and presentation skills • Customer service improvement • Good interpersonal relations • High standards of honesty, objectivity, diligence and due professional care • The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • The ability to work in a team and independently • Innovative and creative • Diplomatic • Independent thinker • Honesty, integrity and strong influence. DUTIES: • Provide strategic direction and leadership • Be authorised to sign off on both the content and quality of work • Manage sub-programme work: Stakeholder management • Ensure conceptualisation, planning, scheduling and evaluation of activities and projects • Ensure work is carried out according to quality standards • Oversee strategic projects • Lead the planning process (strategy, business planning and budgeting) • Manage human resources, i.e. appropriate staffing, supervision and mentoring of staff, induction, guidance and on-the-job training • Manage the Public Performance Management . System (setting annual objectives, regular meetings, annual performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, etc.) • Provide support to Senior Management in answering questions from the legislature and from the public • Prepare for MIN/MEC and other meetings. ENQUIRIES:Mr Rassy Rasemetse, tel. (011) 240-3083 CLOSING DATE: 24 AUGUST 2018 Please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or hand-deliver on the Ground Floor of Umnotho House, 56 Eloff Street. Candidates must attach their recently updated CVs as well as certified copies of all qualification/s and ID document (no copies of certified copies allowed; certification should not be more than 6 months old). Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or the Maponya Mall. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. It is the Department's intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. Disabled people are encouraged to apply. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.
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