FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

​NOTE : Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. The application must include only a completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae which may be submitted as per the instruction in the application procedure. Note only the Z83 and detailed Curriculum Vitae should be attached. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will not be held responsible for server delays where applicants are permitted to use of the email address. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, highest required qualifications and proof of professional registration as well as a driver’s license, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). All shortlisted candidates are required to undertake a technical assessment. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. In compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA), the Department assures all applicants that any personal information provided during the recruitment process will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and used solely for recruitment purposes. Your privacy and data security are of paramount importance to us. By applying for any of these posts, you consent to the collection, processing (including dissemination to third parties for purposes of verification of qualifications, credit record, criminal record, etc), and storage of your personal information for recruitment and selection-related activities only. The Department is committed to safeguarding your privacy and maintaining the trust you place in us. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. The Department will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: STRUCTURED AGRICULTURAL TRAINING REF NO: DIR/T (X1 POST) 
SALARY : R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance 
CENTRE : Glen College Of Agriculture 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate B-degree or equivalent qualification (NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA) in the field of Agriculture / Education / Business Economics / Economics / Leadership / Management. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Driver’s license. Certificate of successful completion of National School of the Government’s SMS Pre-Entry programme prior appointment. 
 
DUTIES : Overall manage and strategically direct all the Programmes under Structured Agricultural Training and Development, which include the following areas of responsibility: Higher Education and Training Services; Further Education and Training Services; Institute Support Services; Total Quality Management Services; and Institute Farm Management Services. Manage the development of strategies and policies and its implementation in accordance with agreed norms and standards and manage the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks. Oversee quality assurance processes in higher and further education and training qualification offerings, which inter alia include the following: Ensure the development and maintenance of the Agricultural Training Institute Annual Quality Assurance Plan; Ensure the development, design and alignment of higher and Further education & Training curriculum to the required HEQC / FET standards; Manage the implementation of further education and training certification; Ensure compliance with the accreditation requirements and ensure the establishment of Agricultural Training Institute committees. Develop business models for enhancing income generation projects for the College. Oversee the implementation of applicable Acts and regulatory requirements (e.g. Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, Further Education and Training Act 98 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, South African Qualifications Authority Act 58 of 1995, National Development Plan, Public Service Act, 1994, PSR, 2016 (as amended), PFMA1999, Labour Relations Act, 1996, PAIA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No 108. of 1996, BCEA, etc.). Manage the development of the 5 year strategic plan and the annual performance plan for the Directorate and monitor the implementation of all agricultural training and development requirements and report monthly, quarterly and annually to enhance the overall performance of the Directorate. Manage the utilization of all resources of the Directorate in line with relevant legislation. Advise and interact with various role players within and outside the Department on all issues relating to agricultural training and development to optimize productivity and accelerate economic growth in the in order to develop the Agricultural Sector. Identify potential risks, mitigate solutions and act pro-actively to facilitate implementation of solutions. Manage and coordinate a comprehensive array of programs, operations, campaigns and interventions aimed at the achievement of the priorities of the Directorate to support sustainability and growth within the Agricultural Sector. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr K Mojapelo at Tel No: 072 711 1809