NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Candidates requiring additional information regarding advertised posts should direct their enquiries to the relevant person as indicated in the advertisement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Short-listed candidates may be subjected to security clearance, competency assessment and reference checking. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification). The successful candidate will be required to enter into a performance agreement and to undergo a competency assessment. The Department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts. Faxed and late applications will not be considered. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
 
 
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT REF.NO: NWDARD 01/03/2020
(5-year contract)
SALARY : R1 521 591 per annum (Level 15) (all-inclusive flexible remuneration package) All-inclusive remuneration package consist of a basic salary and flexible portion structured according to personal needs, plus 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance.
CENTRE : Mahikeng - Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : Post graduate (NQF 8) qualifications in Agriculture and/or Developmental studies as recognised by SAQA backed by at least 10 years’ experience at Senior Management level in the public service environment. Proven strategic and leadership qualities, project and financial management skills. Additional formal qualifications in finance, project management, human resources management, supply chain management will serve as a strong motivation. A valid and unendorsed driver's license and the ability to drive a motor vehicle. Computer Literacy. Proven applicable knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, and the entire legislative framework within which public service operates is a must. Envisaged is an innovative person who will ensure the highest level of service delivery. Have excellent problem solving and analysis, people management, research, honesty, analytical thinking, integrity and empowerment skills. The successful candidate must display the highest standard of ethical and moral conduct and have the ability to communicate at all levels and should have been vetted Top Secret or should be able to meet Top Secret vetting requirements within 6 months of assuming duties failing which the contract will be terminated. Successful candidates will be subjected to a compulsory competency assessment at a venue and date determined by the Department.
 
DUTIES : Reporting to the MEC of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the incumbent will function as the Head of Department with the following main functions: Ensure compliance with all the relevant legislative, statutory and regulatory requirements towards the achievement of departmental service delivery priorities and goals. Monitor, evaluate and regulate Agriculture, Rural Development and related functions. Manage the administration of Agriculture and Veterinary legislation, policies and coordination of Rural Development activities. Cooperative governance with National and Provincial government. Enforcing the implementation of the Public Finance Management Act. Preparation and monitoring of sound, sustainable and developmental departmental budgets. Sound Management of departmental financial assets and liabilities. Enhancements of sound cash management, accounting practices, policies and systems. Ensuring alignment of strategic plans and budgets to the Provincial Growth and Development Strategy. Provide policy direction to facilitate effective and efficient management of physical assets. Ensure the development and implementation of sound supply chain management policies, procedures and practices. Maintain and manage all transversal financial systems. Provide technical support on public private partnership projects to municipalities and provincial departments. Ensure effective implementation of accounting practices in line with generally recognized accounting practices. Prepare consolidated annual financial statements that reflect the financial position of the department. Implement and monitor compliance to national and provincial financial norms and standards by the department. Facilitate the establishment of risk management capacity in the departments. Ensure that the department is organized and structured in a manner that will enable the effective and efficient delivery of the Department’s mandate. Responsible for all functions/duties as Accounting Officer in terms of the Public Finance Management Act, and Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act and the Public Service Regulations etc. Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable legislation. Provide strategic management leadership through planning, organizing, monitoring and controlling the performance of the department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms Y Modubu, Tel No: (018) 389 – 5638

 
 
OTHER POSTS
 
 
STATE VETERINARIAN REF NO: NWDARD 02/03/2020 (4 POSTS)
Directorate - Veterinary Services
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRES : Mahikeng, Ratlou, Lekwa-Taemane and Ventersdorp State Veterinary Offices.
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate BVMCh or BVSc and registration with the South African Veterinary Council. Understanding of the application of the Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984). An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000). A good understanding of the Import and Export facilitation protocols. Understanding of the Animal Disease Eradication Schemes of South Africa (TB and CA Schemes). A good knowledge and understanding of the Departmental Flagship Projects and action support needed thereof. Computer literacy. Valid driver’ s license.
 
DUTIES : To provide risk assessment of potential hazardous situations in area that involve Animal Health. Managing and Co-ordinating the Brucellosis Scheme in the State Veterinary area. Assessing the prevalence of TB in the area and instituting the necessary control measures. Participating in the Departmental Primary Animal Health Care (PAHC) project through providing necessary secondary intervention function. Conducting risk assessment on all commodities that are destined for export. Ensure compliance of all imported commodities arriving in the State Veterinary area. Inspecting and registering all facilities that intend to export commodities out of South Africa. Preparing the State Veterinary office operational budget requirements and inputs into the Regional MTEF budgets. Preparing the work statistics and data management. Participating in the compilation of personnel work plans and evaluation of personnel performance in a State Veterinary office (PMDS). Reporting to line function manager.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr LS Madyibi, Tel No: (018) 389 -5102/5057
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - ARABLE FARMING REF NO: NWDARD 03/03/2020
Directorate - Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Dr Ruth Segomotsi District Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Master’s degree in Arable Farming field/equivalent qualification in the Agricultural field. A minimum of 10 years’ experience in agricultural and advisory services coupled with 5 year’s managerial experience. Technical knowledge in the fields of Crops, Grain, Horticulture and project management. Advanced knowledge of economic and social agricultural issues with a good understanding of the department and service delivery imperatives. Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulations and related prescripts. Project management, monitoring and evaluation skills. Good verbal and written communication, conflict management and leadership skills. Computer literacy and good Policy analysis and interpretation skills. Ability to communicate across all sectors. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours. A valid driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : Plan, Coordinate and manage extension services to farmers within a sub – district. Manage the development and implementation of Agricultural related projects. Support, advice and coordinate the implementation of the Integrated Food Security Strategy of South Africa (IFSS) and Extension Recovery Plan (ERP). Manage the sub-district’s financial and human resources. Establish and maintain partnerships with other Departments, Municipalities NGO’s and farmer organizations. Facilitate the integration of the departmental projects with municipal IDPs to promote intergraded planning and development within the sub-district
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Molema, Tel No: (053) 928 - 0630/1
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR - KGORA FARMER TRAINING CENTRE REF NO: NWDARD 05/03/2020
Directorate - Ngaka Modiri Molema District Services
SALARY : R733 257 per annum (Level 11) (all-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE : Kgora Farmer Training Centre – Mafikeng
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate NQF level 7 qualifications in Agriculture, with proven experience in managing at least 1 commercial farming operation/farm. An appropriate Master’s degree will be an added advantage. Registration with Agri-Seta as an Assessor (Registration as a Moderator will be an added advantage). Proven, applicable experience in FET accreditation and quality assurance. Public Service Supply Chain Management experience. Public Service Financial Management experience. Computer literacy (MS Office software packages). A valid, unendorsed Code C1 drivers Licence. Fluency in English and Afrikaans.
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the overall management of a 600 h.a. Kgora Farmer Training Centre and will, inter alia, ensure that the whole farm is commercially viable. Ensure that all farmer training objectives of the Province are realised. Training Centre responds as a strategic tool of the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development towards implementation of its agreements, MOUS and MOAs with sector role-players such as Grain SA, SAPA, SAPPO, ARC etc. Management of human and financial resources as well as assets towards the intended goals of the North West Province.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr EK Mabiletsa, Tel No: (018) 384 -1504
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LOCAL AGRICULTURAL OFFICE MANAGER REF NO: NWDARD 04/03/20 (3 POSTS)
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Taung Irrigation Scheme, Lekwa-Teamane and Mamusa Local Agricultural Offices
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor Degree or equivalent qualification. At least 5 years’ experience in the field of Agricultural Extension and Advisory service. A Postgraduate qualification in Extension will be an added advantage. Knowledge of public service prescripts. Conflict Management and Leadership Skills. Technical knowledge in the fields of crops, horticulture and livestock production. Knowledge of project management. Computer Literacy. Good communication skills. Driver’s licence. Ability to work with developing and commercial farmers. Ability to work under pressure.
 
DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of provision of Agricultural Extension. Manage the development and implementation of agricultural related project. Promote cooperative governance amongst stake holders. Manage the key performance areas of the managed. Compile and manage the utilisation of LAO budget and other resources. Compilation of reports. Report progress on LAO activities and liaise with other Departments, Municipalities, NGO’s and farmer organisations in order to promote intergraded planning and development in the LAO.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Molema, Tel No: (053) 927 - 1809/ 0432
 
 
 
 
 
REGISTRAR REF NO: NWDARD 11/03/2020
Directorate - Taung Agricultural College and Irrigation
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Taung Agricultural College
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate Honours Degree in Education or Educational Psychology or Public Administration. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience of which three years must as supervisory level and/or further qualifications in Financial Management, preferably within the Public Service as well as experience and/or qualifications in Human Resource Management and/or law. Valid driver’s licence. Experience in tertiary students administration, Excellent command of English & Setswana, Excellent command of Microsoft office programmes.
 
DUTIES : Render overall students administration support services (admissions, registration, graduations, student accommodation allocations, management of exams, tests, student fees, etc.). Establishing and maintaining of students administrative and management information systems. Arrange and conduct students disciplinary hearings. Enforce the College’s General Rules & Regulations and recovery of students debts etc. Provide administrative role at the College Advisory Council.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Chimbunde, Tel No: (053) 994 - 9800/(018) 299 – 6671

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - LAND USE MANAGEMENT REF NO: NWDARD 13/03/2020
Directorate - Sustainable Resource Management
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Mahikeng - Head Office
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent in Agriculture or Land Management having majored in Land Use Planning A minimum of 5 years relevant working experience The following technical and generic competencies are required: Land use planning, environmental sciences, farm planning, agro ecosystems, spatial planning geographic information systems Ability to interact at strategic and operational level Knowledge of acts regulating land use and conservation of agricultural land Knowledge of agricultural prescripts Project management and problem solving skills Computer literacy and valid driver license
 
DUTIES : Development of Agro ecosystems Management Plans Development of Farm Management Plans Promote land use in line with the relevant legislations (CARA, Subdivision of Agricultural Land SALA) Provide recommendations on applications for rezoning and sub-division of agricultural land in relation to inter alia: natural resource assessment, farm potential assessment, reviews/make recommendations/interrogate municipal plans, and farm planning layout (stock watering and camps, run off control on arable land) Geographic Information System (GIS) Supervise a multi-disciplinary team of agricultural scientist and technicians to carry out natural resource identification and utilisation Responsible for the professional management of agricultural land use planning, land use management, resource planning, conservation and GIS, oversee development of farm plans and agro ecosystems. Assist the director in the compilation of reports Assist in the implementation of agricultural policy in the province Overall management of key performance areas of subordinates
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Bodibe, Tel No: (018) 389 - 5540
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - QUALITY ASSURANCE REF NO: NWDARD 06/03/2020
Directorate - Potchefstroom Agricultural College and Research
SALARY : R376 596 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture/ Relevant Honour’s degree will be an added advantage. Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in a higher education environment, of which at least 1 year should be in a management position. Sound knowledge of accreditation and Quality Assurance duties. Good verbal and written communication skills. Computer Literacy. Valid Driver’s License. Good Interpersonal Relations.
 
DUTIES : Provision of structured Agricultural training in the Higher Education and Training (HET band). Manage compliance to the Higher Education Quality Management system. Overall financial management in compliance with the PFMA and PPPFA. Management of academic staff. Provision of marketing services for the institution.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms OU Sebitloane, Tel No: (018) 285 0700/ 10
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER -BEEF CATTLE PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL BREEDING REF NO: NWDARD 07/03/20
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Beef or Large Stock). Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the higher education environment. Postgraduate qualification in Higher Education will be an added advantage. Knowledge of research methodology will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy (MS Office). Valid Driver’s License. Presentation skills. Fluency in English. Good verbal and written communication skills. Good Interpersonal Relationship skills.
 
DUTIES : Plan and design course material in Beef Cattle Production, Animal Breeding and their research. Present lectures in this field to second and final year students. Render technical support and assist in all animal farming disciplines. Manage and oversee students seminars and research work. Conduct continuous student assessments and evaluation.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Manyedi and/ or Mr M Moneoang, Tel No: (018) 285 – 0700
 
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER - SOIL SCIENCE & FERTILITY REF NO: NWDARD (08/03/20
SALARY : R316 791 (Level 08)
CENTRE : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
 
REQUIREMENTS : A relevant four (4) year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or equivalent NQF 7 qualification specializing in Soil science or related field. At least three (3) years working experience in agricultural teaching and learning environment. Post qualification experience in an agricultural field or training environment. Registration with subject related scientific organisation is recommended. Computer literacy (MS Office package). A valid driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : Teaching and learning in the disciplines of Soil science, Soil fertility and any other related subjects falling within the plant production department. Preparation and development of learning and assessment materials. Presentation of lectures, tutorials and practical, on and off-campus. Liaise with industry and other stakeholders regarding curricula, excursions, and research and community projects. Curriculum review. Responsible for administrative tasks relating to the relevant learning programmes of the Department.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Aphane, Tel No: (018) 285 – 0713
 
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER - ANIMAL HEALTH REF NO: NWDARD 09/03/20
SALARY : R316 791. per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
 
REQUIREMENTS : NQF Level 8 qualification in Animal-health. Relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of 2 years teaching and/or research or industry experience on related subject field. Computer literacy (MS office software packages). Registration with South African Veterinary Council. Valid driver’s license.
 
DUTIES : Plan and design course material for Animal-health and other subject related to Animal production. Presentation of lecturers, tutorial and practical Comprehensive students assessment and evaluation. Render technical support with regard to health and husbandry practices for all college livestock. Curriculum development. Liaise with industry and other stakeholders regarding curricula, excursion, research and community projects.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M.S. Moneoang, Tel No: (018) 285-0704
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER - SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION REF NO: NWDARD 10/03/20
SALARY : R316 791 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
 
REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma/Degree (NQF 7) in Information Technology Information Systems/Computer Science. Minimum of 2 year’s working experience in an administration environment. Sound knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems, e.g. managing files, data and records. Good organising and interpersonal skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.
 
DUTIES : Process enrolment and admission of student on the IT System. Registration of relevant subjects per semester. Generate proof of registration letters and proof of residence. Print student cards. Generate class lists per subject. Process assessment outcomes on the IT system. Create predicates and publish on the notice boards. Generate and issue student progress reports. Generate academic records /or transcripts. Print certificates for graduates. Prepare reports for council committees and management meetings.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms OU Sebitloane, Tel No: (018) 285 0700/10
 
 
 
 
 
LIBRARIAN REF.NO: NWDARD 12/03/20
SALARY : R208 584 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Taung Agricultural College
 
REQUIREMENTS : A Bachelor’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/B Bibl or equivalent An honours added advantage At least 1 year working experience in Library and Information systems environment Knowledge of e-resources and ways of providing access to Library material Minimum Code EB Drivers Licence Fluency in English Computer Literacy (Ms office suite) Knowledge of INNOPAC system.
 
DUTIES : Render an effective and efficient library and information system Manage all services and operational activities associated with periodicals Purchasing of serials from identified vendors/suppliers and management of renewals and cancelation Perform administrative and supervisory services Facilitate bibliographic description through classification and cataloguing of library material Oversee preparation of serials for binding to ensure effective circulation and administration of journal Facilitate technical processing of serial records for new titles, title changes and frequency changes Investigate and coordinate communications with vendors, information technology, library staff and users on alleged breached of licence resources Prepare annual monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Chimbunde, tel: (053) 994 – 9800