GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS: To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House and for assistance with online applications visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall FOR ATTENTION : Ms Margaret Digoro Tel No: (011) 240 3097 – Recruitment CLOSING DATE : 26 October 2018, 12h00. No late applications will be considered.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON DIRECTOR: FARMER SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT REF NO: REFS/003231 Chief Directorate: Agriculture Directorate: Farmer Support and Development SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (all inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) CENTRE: Johannesburg REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Degree in Agriculture (NQF level 7) as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ experience at a Middle/Senior Management level in Farmers Support and Development. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Strategic Capability and leadership, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation , Problem Solving and Analysis, People Management and Empowerment, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Honesty and integrity. DUTIES: To manage the Farmer Support and Development directorate within the department, to participate in managing a branch within the department, Well-managed directorate (efficient, effective, motivated people, well used resources, etc) with a clear strategic direction, Provide direction and leadership to the directorate, ensuring strategic alignment between the Household Food Security, Integrated Food Security and Farmer Settlement and Support sub-programmes. This implies having a good understanding of the environment within which the sub-programmes operate, and of the theoretical (scientific and socio-economic) aspects underlying the work, and being able to think analytically and make strategic decisions about the work, Ensure sub-programme work is in line with the strategic direction of the directorate and the department, Participate in the development of departmental policies and procedures. Manage the directorate’s input into these processes, Oversee the design and development of information systems to support the strategic work of the directorate (e.g. development of appropriate data-bases, GIS, etc.), Participate in strategic thinking, planning and in the management of the branch. Ensure that the Household Food Security, Integrated Food Security and Farmer Settlement and Support sub-programmes plan and evaluate their work, ensuring high quality service delivery, Ensure sub-programmes manage their stakeholder relations, ensuring optimal levels of stakeholder interaction and public participation. Engage with key stakeholders at formal forums / conferences etc., Facilitate coordination and cooperation between sub-programmes and other branch’s directorates, ensuring smooth workflow and handover of work. Assist with resolving problems and conflicts. Ensure annual strategic plans and business plans are developed according to the departmental cycles. Ensure annual plans are preceded by reviews of work done, problems, changes in the environment etc, Ensure that budgets are developed, using the input of middle management, and that budgets are finalised in time. Hold regular team meetings and facilitate cooperation and coordination and ensure ongoing information sharing between divisions. Ensure that the directorate is adequately staffed, work with management team to develop an establishment plan, and advise management of post requirements, Ensure that the management team of the directorate are fulfilling their HR management obligations, which include mentoring and training, supervision, PPMS, performance appraisal, managing discipline and grievance procedures, referring to EAP, resolving conflicts etc. Supervise management team. Ensuring staff are appointed, inducted and trained according to the needs of the directorate. In particular, ensure that new managers are trained in management skills. Supervising staff: Assist staff to plan their work: provide support by giving advice and by taking on work when there are capacity shortages, Conducting all aspects of the PPMS (Setting annual objectives, regular meetings, annual performance appraisals, performance improvement plans etc.) and dealing with disciplinary issues according to the procedures. Provide mentoring, guidance and on the job training and arrange formal training. Help staff in dealing with problems and conflicts, Advise management in regard to post requirements of technical and related personnel. Manage all HR and personnel administration matters pertaining to the directorate. Management of information systems within the sub-programme – this will require liaison with the MIS/IT transversal, Control income and expenditure, and cash flows, Fulfil financial reporting requirements as set out. Ensure that the directorate is able to answer audit queries, Manage tender processes for the sub-programme – ensuring that the processes are adhered to. Ensure that there is proper control and administration of Procurement and purchasing, including tender processes. Control of stock, stores and equipment, leave records, Transport (log books, use of pool cars), Provide support to branch and department management in Answering questions from the legislature, and from the public, Preparing for ITCAL /AEWG and other meetings. Provide comment on documents, policies, organisational procedures etc. as required, Write and submit all reports on time as required. This may include monthly or quarterly reports. ENQUIRIES: Ms. L Dhlamini Tel No: 011 240 2527 NOTE: Following the interviews and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments) The Competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
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