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AGRICULTURAL SECTOR EDUCATION TRAINING AUTHORITY (AGRISETA)
 


​CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
5 YEAR FIXED CONTRACT
REMUNERATION PACKAGE: MARKET RELATED (ALL INCLUSIVE)
REF: AgriS01/2026
DESIGNATION Chief Executive Officer
Reporting to Chairperson: Accounting Authority
Grade Director-General Level
Division Office of the CEO
Business Unit Office of the CEO
Office Location Head Office, Pretoria
 
JOB PURPOSE
Reporting to the Chairperson of the Accounting Authority (Board), the Chief Executive Officer will be responsible and accountable for all aspects of AgriSETA’ s corporate management, core business delivery, financial management and reporting obligations.
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS - FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS / ACTIONS
 
PROVIDE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ORGANISATIONAL STRATEGY
  • Sector Skills Plan (SSP), Strategic Plan (SP), Annual Performance Plan (APP), Service Level Agreement (SLA) and Operational Plans (OPs) are Smart, Measurable Attainable, Reliable and Timebound (SMART).
  • Achievement of the Annual Performance Plan targets.
 
ENHANCE ENTITY PERFORMANCE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE BOARD RESOLUTIONS
  • Ensure Policy Development and Review.
  • Implementation of the Board Resolutions.
 
100% COMPLIANCE TO DHET - NT- AGSA - SAQA AND QCTO AS STATUTORY BODIES
  • Annual Financial Statements (AFS - Audited & Unaudited) and Annual Report (AR) to AGSA / DHET/ NT / Parliament; SETMIS Report DHET and Quarterly Performance Information to DPME.
  • Maintain SAQA Accreditation and Quality Assurance Report to QCTO.
 
FINANCE, RISK AND ICT MANAGEMENT
  • Budget alignment to Performance.
  • Oversee the compilation and management of Budget within the Legislative.
  • Regulatory and Policy Framework governing financial management in the public sector.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Information Communication Technology Strategy.
  • Oversee high level mitigation of the Risk and the management thereof.
 
STRATEGIC STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
  • Oversee implementation of the Integrated Marketing Plan.
  • Regular Stakeholder Engagement, External Conference and Workshops (SETA CEO one-on-one meetings, SETA Forums, DHET meetings, NSA, Levy Payer visits in the provinces etc.
  • Oversee the convening of the Accounting Authority (Board) Annual General Meeting.
  • Ensure that articles are written for the Publications in relevant Skills Magazines and act as primary spokesperson and/or communications for the AgriSETA as per the AgriSETA Communications Policy.
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
  • A Master’s degree in Management, Leadership and /or Public Administration or equivalent.
  • PhD will be an added advantage.
  • At least 10 years’ experience within a senior management or executive level, preferably within the public sector
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
  • Knowledge and understanding of the following laws: Skills Development Act, Skills Development Levies Act, Public Finance Management Act.
  • Knowledge in accounting and finance matters.
  • Above average understanding of the core business of a SETA.
  • Knowledge of corporate management and governance.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Highly developed communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic leadership.
  • Ability to provide effective and efficient agricultural research support to study groups.
  • SETA-related and /or skills development experience would be an added advantage.
 
Employment Period: Permanent




An updated CV with a cover letter (excluding certificates) should be forwarded to: ceorecruitment@agriseta.co.za
 
Closing date: Friday, 30 January 2026 at 16h30.
 
Enquiries: Happy@agriseta.co.za
 
Note: Communication will be restricted to the shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us in 4 weeks after closing date of this advertisement, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
This advertisement has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional relevant information as criteria for short-listing. AgriSETA is an equal opportunity employer, and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of Employment Equity Plan. 
 
Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.