GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT 

APPLICATIONS : To apply for the above position, please apply online at or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg 

FOR ATTENTION Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694– Recruitment 

CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026, 16h00. No late applications will be considered. 

NOTE : Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the New Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the Old Z.83 form will not be considered. A New Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview 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). All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Those who applied previously are encouraged to re-apply. Note It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). General information. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. 

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: AGRICULTURE REF NO: REFS/056170 

Branch: Agriculture 

SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) 

CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) 

REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture / Veterinary Services / Business Administration / Management as recognised by SAQA. 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate. Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Initiative, Negotiation, Project management, Decision making, Service delivery innovation, Resilience, Management skills, Self-motivation, Report writing, Verbal communication, Facilitation skills, Written communication, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc. Interpersonal skills, financial management, Customer service, Strategic Management, knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, State Forests Act, the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Reporting procedures, Information system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998. 

DUTIES : To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agro-processing industry development & support and integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource management services. Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services. Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services. Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research and technology development services. Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products. Ensure the prevention and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services. Manage the provision of agriculture public health services. Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services. Manage infrastructure portfolio management services. Manage the implementation of infrastructure Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures. Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units. Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng. Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province. Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics. Manage leave. 

ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694