NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
• A high degree of computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, e-mail and PowerPoint) • In depth knowledge of accounting systems, e.g. BAS , Persal and WALKER • Understanding of Good Corporate Governance principles (King IV) • Knowledge of financial risk management practices • Experience and ability to work in cross-functional projects/teams • Excellent coordination and project management skills • Extensive generic management competencies, including strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, people management, empowerment and financial management • Planning and stakeholder relationship management and organisational skills, including the ability to liaise and operate within intergovernmental context • Policy formulation and analysis skills • A valid code 08 driver’s license.
Duties: • The purpose of this position is to provide strategic leadership and direction on budgeting, financial, accounting and supply chain management practises in line with National Treasury Regulations • Support and advise the Head of Department (Accounting Officer) pertaining on all matters that have strategic and financial implications • Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Chief Directorate whilst ensuring compliance of the Department to the Treasury Regulations, the PFMA and other relevant prescripts • Provide financial and supply chain management technical advice and strategic support to Senior and Line Managers to ensure the effective utilisation of resources in line with the strategic objectives of the Department • Management of financial services in the Department i.e. Revenue, Expenditure, Assets, Liability, Supply Chain Management and Internal Control and ensure that policies and processes are developed and managed • Ensure adequate financial control arrangements and systems for accountable delegation of financial powers, asset management, monitoring, evaluation, early warning and timeous corrective action • Oversee the departmental budget preparation process, provide advice and support to stakeholders and review the final draft budget before submission to relevant authorities • Exercise budgetary control and provide at a strategic level early warning arrangements • Develop and facilitate the implementation of Supply Chain Management system consistent with legislative and other good governance arrangements • Oversee the preparation and submission of the quarterly and annual financial statements including other financial reports • Formulate creative solutions to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in the delivery of the services and the administration of the Department • Liaise with the relevant role-players in the financial environment regarding transversal financial matters including the management of engagements with the Office of the Auditor-General Office • Establish and maintain financial management structures and utilise applicable systems for monitoring and reporting on procurement, expenditure, assets and liabilities • Ensure the effective and efficient, economical and transparent use of financial and other departmental resources including assets. Enquiries: Ms Y Modubu, tel: (018) 389 5775/5638
Director: Agricultural Development Services Salary: R1 057 326.00 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration salary package) • Ref. NWDARD 02/08/21 • Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Office (Potchefstroom) Requirements: • An appropriate recognized 4 years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural Extension with at least 8 years’ relevant post-qualification experience • Registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage • A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior Management level • A pre-entry certificate for SMS must be completed before an appointment can be considered • Extensive knowledge of the agriculture and rural development sector • A good understanding of the farming systems dominant in the Province • Technical knowledge in the fields of crops, horticulture, livestock production, land care and project management • Advanced knowledge of economic and social agricultural issues with a good understanding of the Department and service delivery imperatives • Full understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulatory Framework • Proven experience in financial, people management, project and programme management skills • Good written and verbal communication, presentation skills and conflict management skills • Good Leadership, monitoring and evaluation, problem solving skills • Computer literacy • Policy analysis and interpretation skills • The ability to communicate across all sectors • Willingness to travel and work irregular hours • A valid driver’s license. Duties: • Management of the extension and advisory services to farmers within a district • Manage the development and implementation of agricultural related projects • Support, advice and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Food Security Strategy of South Africa (IFSS) programmes, Land Care Program, farmer settlement and support, infrastructure development, extension services, crop production, livestock development and Extension Recovery Plan (ERP) • Establish and maintain partnerships with other departments, municipalities NGO’s and farmer organisations • Facilitate the integration of the departmental projects with municipal IDPs to promote intergraded planning and development within the district • Develop and implement systems and processes that will ensure departmental goals are achieved in an effective and efficient manner • Provide overall leadership and management in the District • Ensure the implementation of Departmental priorities within the set Service Delivery Plans • Manage the district’s financial and human resources. Enquiries: Ms B Pule, tel. (018) 389 5698 Note: The remuneration package for the above-mentioned posts consist of a basic salary (70% of the total remuneration package) and employer’s contribution to the Government Employees Pension Fund (13% of the basic salary and a flexible portion of the package that may be structured according to the Senior Management Service guidelines. Candidates shortlisted for the above-mentioned post will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and the 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. Furthermore, the person appointed to this position will be subjected to a security clearance and vetting, the signing of performance agreement and employment contract. NB: The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top secret security clearance. It is mandatory for candidates to complete the Public Service SMS Pre-Entry certificate before an appointment can be considered. For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-preentry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all academic qualification(s) including the matric certificate and ID-document and the names of three referees. The certification must be within six (6) months. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permits to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents and to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application. All qualifications will be verified. Note: Short-listed candidates will be subjected to security clearance and reference checking. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). The Department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts. Faxed and late applications will not be considered. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised posts should direct their enquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Applications, quoting the relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: The Director - Human Resource Management, Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development, Private Bag X2039, Mmabatho, 2735 or delivered at the Agricentre Building, corner Dr James Moroka and Stadium Road, Mmabatho, for the attention of Ms D Malebadi. Closing date: 17 September 2021
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