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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

 
Post : Legal Administration Officer (Re-advertisement)
Ref No SSC 4912019
Centre Legal Services - Cedara
Salary Grade : MR6
Salary R473 820 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 Seegobln Tel 033 343 969
 
 
 
 
 
Post : Professional Engineer
Ref no SSC59/2019
Centre Engineering Services — Head Office (Cedara
Grade A-C
Salary : R718 059 to be determined according to years of experience in line with OSD
 
Requirements: B Engineering! BSc Engineering Degree in Agricultural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent degree in a different Engineering field provided that the candidate has relevant agricultural engineering experience. Must have a valid driver's license and be registered with ECSA as a Professional Engineer and provide proof thereof. This is a compulsory requirement. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will be disqualified.  Experience: 3 years post qualification Agricultural, Civil, Mechanical or other relevant engineering experience.  Knowledge:  Sound knowledge of project management, engineering design and analysis, legal compliance, creating high performance culture, networking and professional judgement in the Agricultural Engineering field. Skills:Innovative, problem solving, planning and analysing, decision making, teamwork, creativity, communication (written/verbal), customer focus and responsiveness and computer literacy. CAD and GPS survey skills will be an advantage.
 
Key Performance Areas: To provide technical advice and support by applying engineering principles and techniques to address engineering challenges through investigation. Following an approved CPD program for continued professional registration purposes. To perform all aspects of varied innovative and complex agricultural engineering activities that results in progress in technology and engineering applications in one or more of the following fields of agricultural engineering: > irrigation & water supply > mechanization > farm structures > animal handling facilities > soil conservation > food processing > energy. Design new systems to solve practical agricultural engineering challenges and improve efficiency and enhance safety. Provide an extension service to farmers and other clients with respect to engineering and soil conservation. Office administration and budget planning. Execution of and reporting on technical research and development.
 
Enquiries: Mr ME Thekiso 033 343 8024
 

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DIRECTIONS TO APPLICANTS: Applications for the following posts 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:
All reference numbers must be submitted to the prescribed address as follows: SSC, South Service Centre, Private Bag X6005, 3245
 
NB: Applicant for the re-advertised post must re-apply.
 
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.
 
CLOSING DATE: 10 May 2019