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FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the appointment of members to the Glen College Advisory Board and candidates whose appointment will promote representativity will receive preference.
APPLICATIONS : Applications, Quoting the reference number, must be forwarded to Mrs S Hlekiso, Private Bag X02, Bloemfontein, 9301 or delivered by Hand to Mrs S Hlekiso in Room 228, 2nd Floor, Admin Building, Glen. Email: cpswarts17@gmail.com
CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025
NOTE : Nominations for candidates/Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, accurately detailing the qualifications, copies of academic qualifications, professional membership (if applicable), relevant experience and the identity document. Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number of the Advisory Board that is being applied for on the covering letter of the application. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualifications and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Qualification certificates must not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Glen College of Agriculture under the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an institution of Higher Learning that facilitates and provides structured agricultural education and training in line with Agricultural Education and Training (AET) strategy. The Glen College executes its mandate within the prescripts of the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, which requires that the institution should appoint members to serve on the Glen College Advisory Board.
NOTE : Nominations for candidates/Applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive curriculum vitae, accurately detailing the qualifications, copies of academic qualifications, professional membership (if applicable), relevant experience and the identity document. Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number of the Advisory Board that is being applied for on the covering letter of the application. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following an invitation from the Department to attend an interview, and such qualifications and other related document(s) should be in line with the requirements of the advertisement. Qualification certificates must not be copies of certified copies. Applications received after the closing date and those that do not comply with these instructions will not be considered. The onus is on the applicants to ensure that their applications are emailed or hand delivered timeously. Candidates who possess foreign qualifications and/or short courses certificates must take it upon themselves to have their qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holder must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Glen College of Agriculture under the Free State Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an institution of Higher Learning that facilitates and provides structured agricultural education and training in line with Agricultural Education and Training (AET) strategy. The Glen College executes its mandate within the prescripts of the Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, which requires that the institution should appoint members to serve on the Glen College Advisory Board.
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GLEN COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: FSGCB 07/11/2025
(Three years from 01 December 2025 until 30 November 2028)
Re-advertisement, Candidates who previously applied do not have to re-apply.
The Glen College of Agriculture hereby invites nominations/applications for the positions of six (6) external advisory board members who will be serving on the Glen College Advisory Board and Advisory Board sub-committees on a part-time basis.
SALARY : Glen College Advisory Board sitting (inclusive of preparation) in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 20.2.3. Subsistence and travelling allowances when attending College Advisory Board activities and meetings will be paid by the Department in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
CENTRE : Glen College of Agriculture
REQUIREMENTS : The nominee / applicant must have suitable experience or expertise. Diversity and demographics of South Africa shall be taken into consideration during the selection process. Moreover, the below categories will be considered in order to cater for the three Advisory Board sub-committees i.e. Human Resources and Ethics Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and a Senate Committee. Candidates will be recruited from the following categories: Individuals who hold a PhD degree in Agriculture or in Education with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in governance structures of academic institutions and must be currently working in an Institution of Higher Learning. Individuals who hold a minimum of a degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics or Auditing or Business Administration. Individuals with extensive farming experience or an active role player in the agricultural sector or Glen College alumni. In addition, applicants/nominees must be permanent residents of the Free State Province and be a fit and proper person. Two candidates will be selected under each of the three categories. Thus two Advisory Board members will serve in each of the three sub-committees.
DUTIES : The College Advisory Board will direct, guide and advise on the following: The implementation and revision of the Glen College of Agriculture strategy to ensure execution of strategic goals as approved by the MEC through Head of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Matters concerning the College but fall within the powers of the Executive Authority; Agricultural training and fundraising strategy of the College to the Department; Creation of conducive learning and teaching environment for the academic programmes of the College; Ensuring that the College operates within a national mandate and also reflect regional diversity by responding to unique agricultural production imperatives; Ensures that the College establishes Committees; Ensures involvement of students in the governance and operations of the College; Monitor and evaluate use of funds and resources to ensure prudent utilization in accordance with PFMA; Ensure development of strategic, operations, and risk management plans; Ensure monitoring and evaluation of strategic, operations, and risk management plans; Ensures the development and offering of academic programmes in line with standards set by different academic bodies; Ensures that the College keeps a database of all registered learners/beneficiaries; Ensures that the College register all qualified diplomats and graduates to the National Learners Register of SAQA; Ensure that the College keeps a traceability record of all learners registered or previously registered with the College; Advise the Department on appointment of Principal; Recommend approval of policies and strategic plan of the College to the Department; Report quarterly to the Chief Director and HOD; Advise on the development of business models for the College to be financially viable and self-sustainable; Advise on the development of a marketing strategy; Promotion of good governance and accountability; and Promotion of intergovernmental relationships.
ENQUIRIES : Mr C Swarts at 083 406 9787
NOTE : Members of the Advisory Board will be appointed either (1) in their personal capacities (2) to represent their relevant organizations and must broadly represent South African Society. Confirmation of the availability of the nominee is also required. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance representativity.