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 at Thusong Centre next to Home Affairs. FOR ATTENTION : Ms Iris Thanjekwayo (011) 240 3085 – Recruitment CLOSING DATE : 13 September 2019, 12h00. No late applications will be considered.
The Department reserves the right not to appoint. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. NB: Succeeding the interviews and written exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates for SMS posts to attend a Generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive and authorised Competency Assessment tools.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON DIRECTOR: AGROPROCESSING REF NO: REFS/004536 Directorate: Agroprocessing SALARY: R1 057 326 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Bachelor Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Agriculture Economics/Food Technology/Agro processing or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience in Middle/Senior Management. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, Programme & Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Integrity. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. DUTIES: Provide leadership and management of the Agroprocessing Directorate. Manage Agroprocessing Directorate. Render an effective Agroprocessing support to new and existing Small and Medium Agroprocessing Enterprises. Drive implementation of Gauteng Agroprocessing Strategy. Provide strategic direction and leadership. Manage Agroprocessing Directorate work to ensure that annual performance plans (APPs) target are achieved. Lead planning processes of the Agroprocessing Directorate, Manage Human Resources of Agroprocessing Directorate. Manage Financial Resources according to Department and Public Service Policies and Guidelines. Manage Administrative Systems. Communicate and coordinate with other entities of the public sector. Contribute to the good management of the Directorate. ENQUIRIES: Ms Lungisiwe Dhlamini Tel No: 011 240 2527 DIRECTOR: COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING REF NO: REFS/004540 Directorate: Compliance and Monitoring SALARY: R1 057 326 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Environmental Management/Geography/Town Planning/BSc/LLB or relevant qualification.5 years’ experience at a Middle/Senior Managerial level. A Post Graduate Degree and designation as an Environmental Management Inspector would be an added advantage. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership skills, Programme & Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Problem Solving & Analysis, People Management & Integrity. Sound understanding of environmental law (including legislation relating to air and waste), Constitutional and Administrative Law and the integration of law and technical knowledge. Attributes: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. DUTIES: Manage the Directorate responsible for environmental compliance monitoring, including the management of Environmental Management Inspectors within the legislative framework and departmental policies. Deal with overall management of inspections and investigations focussed on non-compliance with environmental legislation and authorisations resulting in successful case prosecution. Implement enforcement activities (including administrative and criminal mechanisms) in relation to environmental authorisations and legislation. Input into relevant sections of the Department’s compliance and enforcement strategy and programme Interact with and provide advice and assistance to other government departments involved in the monitoring of compliance with environmental legislation. Liaise with stakeholders and interact with non-compliers on behalf of the department. Implement targeted compliance and enforcement projects. ENQUIRIES: Ms Lungisiwe Dhlamini Tel No: (011) 240 2527 OTHER POSTS DEPUTY DIRECTOR: CROP PROCESSING AND FOOD SAFETY REF NO: REFS/004542 Directorate: Agroprocessing SALARY: R869 007 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Agriculture/Food Technology/Agro processing or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level in this relevant field. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Good communication and writing skills. Understanding of relevant Acts and Public Service Act. People, Financial management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to lead a team and work independently. Innovative and creative. DUTIES: Contribute to the management and implementation of Gauteng Agroprocessing Strategy with regard to the development of crop processing sector. Coordinate project management interventions aimed at assisting new and existing crop processing stakeholders with planning, development and operations of their processing enterprises in the horticulture and grain subsectors. Coordinate the provision of scientific and practical information, training and advice to stakeholders on processing technology, in order to maximise their ability to process crops products. Assist stakeholders with compliance to legislation and internalizing food safety standards, attain and maintain quality assurance standards in their crop processing operations through monitoring and ensuring that they undertake appropriate audits. Contribute to strategic work in the Agroprocessing Directorate and Chief Directorate. Contribute to the good management of the Agroprocessing Directorate and Chief Directorate. ENQUIRIES: Mr Rassy Rasemetse Tel No: (011) 240 3083 DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ANIMAL PROCESSING AND FOOD SAFETY REF NO: REFS/004539 Directorate: Agro processing SALARY: R869 007 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Honours Degree in Agriculture (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA in Agriculture /Food Technology/Agroprocessing or relevant qualification. 5 years’ experience of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director in this relevant field. A valid driver’s license. Competencies: Good communication and writing skills. Understanding of relevant Acts and Public Service Act. People management skills and financial management skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to lead a team and work independently. Innovative and creative. DUTIES: To contribute to the management and implementation of Gauteng Agroprocessing Strategy with regard to the development of processing of meat products (red meat, poultry and piggery subsectors). Coordinate project management interventions aimed at assisting new and existing Animal processing stakeholders with planning, development and operations of their processing plants. Coordinate the provision of scientific and practical information, training and advice to stakeholders on appropriate processing technology, in order to maximise their ability to process animal’s products. Assist stakeholders with compliance to legislation and internalizing food safety standards. Attain and maintain quality assurance standards in their animal processing operations through monitoring and ensuring that they undertake appropriate audits. Contribute to the strategic work of the Directorate and Chief Directorate Agroprocessing. Contribute to the good management of the Agroprocessing Directorate. ENQUIRIES: Mr Rassy Rasemetse Tel No: (011) 240 3083 PHARMACIST GRADE 1-3 REF NO: REFS/004541 Directorate: Animal Production, Advisory and Support Services SALARY: R693 372 – R871 590 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) Offer will be based on the recognisable years of experience after registration in line with OSD. CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 7) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA in Pharmacist. Current registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). 1 year Completion of Compulsory Community Service. 1 year experience after registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Strong administrative and communication skills. DUTIES: Provide pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the Veterinary patient’s medicine in accordance with the Medicines and Related Substances Act (Act 101 of 1965) Preparing protocols for use of veterinary medicines. Preparing terms of reference and / or specifications for veterinary pharmaceuticals. Purchasing, acquiring, keeping, issuing, releasing, storage, packaging, repackaging, of any veterinary medicine, schedule substance and surgical consumables or the supervision thereof. Dispense any medicine or scheduled substance on the prescription of a veterinarians/ para-veterinary professionals authorized to prescribe medicine. Provide pharmaceutical care by taking responsibility for the outcome of therapy and by being actively involved in the design, implementation and monitoring of pharmaceutical plans. This includes setting up of a pharmacy and drug stores as per the prescripts of the medicines Act. Conduct pharmaceutical research and development. The promotion of public health (promotion with responsible use of antimicrobials). The furnishing of information and advice to any person with regard to the use of medicine. Taking responsibility for internal and external reporting. ENQUIRIES: Mr Rassy Rasemetse Tel No: (011) 240 3083 SCIENTIST PRODUCTION GRADE A-C REF NO: REFS/004543 Directorate: Animal Production, Advisory and Support Services SALARY: R618 732 – R939 621 per annum (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs) Offer will be based on the recognisable years of experience after registration in line with OSD. CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIREMENTS: Grade 12 plus BSc Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Agricultural Science/Animal Science or relevant qualification. Post graduate qualification in Animal Production would be an added advantage. 3 years post qualification experience. Compulsory registration as a SACNASP Professional. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Extensive knowledge in animal production with major focus on livestock farmer development. Programme and project management facilitation skills. Knowledge and experience in MS Office programs. Knowledge of legislation relevant to the field of livestock production, Technical report writing skills, Professional judgment, Team orientation & people management skills, Data analysis skills, Policy development and analysis skills, Presentation skills. DUTIES: Management of Gauteng IDC Nguni Cattle Development program. Production support to other Gauteng livestock priority commodities. Participate in process of Reviewing and recommendation/approval of livestock projects; (e.g. participation in research committee meetings, recommendation on production plans for projects). Facilitate the setting of farm production standards, specifications and service levels according to Gauteng farmer commercialization strategic objectives to ensure optimum profitability and sustainability (e.g. production plans/breeding systems). Monitor scientific efficiencies according to organizational goals (Livestock Industry Monitoring and Livestock Improvement Programmes). Align project to organizational strategies (e.g. Livestock Loan Scheme, Poultry and Piggery Enterprise Development and Capacity Building). Provide support and advice to the industry and stakeholders (e.g. provision of Technical services, Partnership/ Stakeholder management). Develop and maintain relationships/ collaborations (e.g. MoU, contracts, etc.) .Ratify the evaluation, monitoring and dissemination of data. Design and develop appropriate scientific models to generate information and knowledge. Lead, co-ordinate and conduct basic and applied research or knowledge application. ENQUIRIES: Mr Rassy Rasemetse Tel No: (011) 240 3083
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