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KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES
KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the promotion of diversity and equity in employment. Women and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reserves the right not to fill any advertised post. Invited candidates will attend interviews at their own cost.
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag X6005, Hilton, 3245. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. Applicants may also submit their completed and signed Z83 application forms and CV’s directly to the following email address: kznjobssouth@kzndard.gov.za. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs
CLOSING DATE : 20 September 2024
NOTE : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please Use The New Z83 Form Which Is Effective From 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Note: For all SMS posts, appointments will be subject to submission of the pre-entry certificate into the SMS obtainable from the National School of Government.
NOTE : Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please Use The New Z83 Form Which Is Effective From 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Note: For all SMS posts, appointments will be subject to submission of the pre-entry certificate into the SMS obtainable from the National School of Government.
OTHER POST
SCIENTIFIC MANAGER GRADE A: GRASS AND FORAGE RESEARCH SERVICES REF NO: SSC05/2024
SALARY : R1 042 170 per annum, (all-inclusive salary OSD package)
CENTRE : Cedara – Head Office
REQUIREMENTS : A four-year Agricultural Science degree and an M.Sc in Agriculture (Grass & Forage / Pasture Sciences), registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s license. Experience: 6 years post M.Sc degree relevant experience. Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques of field of expertise. Skills: Sound technical and generic skills are required in the field of expertise. Technical: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing i.e. scientific papers, technical reports, popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific and technical level and at an informative level, programme and project management, presentation, computer aided scientific applications, professional judgement, policy development and analysis, livestock husbandry. Generic: leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, problem solving and analysis, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking, creating a high performance culture.
DUTIES : Ensure the development and implementation of policies, systems and procedures. Provide strategic leadership and direction. Manage scientific research to improve expertise. Manage the budget and assets of the sub-directorate. Manage the human resources of the sub-directorate.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Magawana Tel No: (033) 3559258