KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Knowledge:Sound knowledge of RSA Constitution, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, LRA, PSA, PSR, EPMDS, BCEA, PPP Framework, Broad Based Economic Empowerment Act, Financial delegations, PAIA, Action Plan, Contract Management, Logistics/ operations management and management principles. Skills:Excellent communication, (written and verbal), Computer Literacy, good interpersonal relations, policy analysis and development skills, report writing, problem solving, planning and organizational skills, leadership skills, research and analytic thinking, financial management, project planning and management and ability to work under pressure.

 
Key Performance Areas: Manage the contract development services; monitor contract renewals and liaise with service providers. Manage the provisions of demand services; initiate and coordinate the development of departmental Procurement Plan (DPP), conduct research into alternative market supply and monitor reporting to Provincial Treasury. Manage Bids administration services; provide inputs to Bid appeal tribunals and monitor the functioning of bid committee structures. Manage supply chain management in the service centres and ensure regular stock audits. Manage the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Manage the resources of the directorate.
 
Enquiries:Mr NB Biyela Tel: 033 343 8123
 
 
 
 
 
Legal Administration Officer
Ref No. : SSC 55/2019
Centre : Legal Services - Cedara
Salary Grade : MR5
Salary : R373 389 p.a
 
Minimum Requirements: LLB Degree or equivalent qualification plus admission as an Attorney or Advocate and driver's licence. Experience:At least 8 years appropriate post qualification legal experience and Interpretation of Statutes. Knowledge:PSA, PSR, PFMA, RSA Constitution, Departmental business Processes, Law of Contract and contract drafting. Legislative drafting, Procurement Procedures in government, Human Resource Management policies and procedures, Civil Law and Labour law. Knowledge on the relevant legislation/policies/prescripts and procedures.
 
Skills:Computer literacy, communication (written/verbal), collection of data and information, analytic skills, ability to translate information into knowledge for planning/ decision making or management reporting, ability to develop and coach others and constructively review the work of others to improve and advance the skills, contract and legislative drafting skills, negotiation and dispute resolution skills, research skills, planning and organizing skills, problem solving, negotiation skills, conflict management, strategy management and policy formulation, report writing and presentation skill.
 
Key Performance Areas: Negotiating, drafting and legal editing service to Agriculture and Rural Development in respect of contracts, legal tenders and agreements and legislation. Rendering a legal advisory and legal support service to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the MEC. Assisting in legal actions by and against the Department and the MEC. Capacitating components on essential legislation.
 
Enquiries:  Ms N Seegobin Tel 033 343 9694
 
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DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Applications for the following pasts must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV with at least two referees. Certified copies (Not copies of certified copies) of all educational qualifications including Metric Certificate and supporting documents (Identity documents, Drivers Licence etc.) must also be submitted with your application. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date.
 
NB: Late, faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
 
NOTE:  All applications must quote the correct reference and post numbers and If more than one post is being applied for, separate applications are required. It will be required of the successful candidate to undergo an appropriate security clearance. Applicants must please note that they will be required to show proof of original qualifications during selection process. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Short listed candidates must be prepared to undergo competency assessment.
 
Applications will not be acknowledged due to the large volume of applications received, and should you not receive a response within 60 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
 
Applications to be submitted (posted or hand delivered) to the following address:-
Applications must be submitted to the prescribed office(posted or hand delivered) to the attention of the Acting Head of Department as follows:
South Service Centre
Private Bag X6005, Hilton, 3245
 
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION OF CANDIDATES.
 
The Department of Agriculture Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially in respect of representative.
 
“The Department supports people with disabilities"
 
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reserves the right not to fill any advertised post.
 
Copy of advertisement attached.
 
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2019