NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT VACANCIES

NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as three contactable referees. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty and obtain a top secret security clearance. All appointments are subject subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification/study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competency assessment. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the above advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance NB: A pre-entry certificate for SMS must be completed before an appointment For further details, please click on the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.

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MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTORS REF: NWDARD 01/11/24 
SALARY : R1 216 824.per annum (All inclusive remuneration package) (Level 13) of which 30% may be structured according to the individual’s needs. 
CENTRE : Rustenburg, Potchefstroom and Vryburg 
Bojanala
Dr. Kenneth Kaunda and 
Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services (3 posts) 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate recognized 4 years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Agricultural Extension (NQF level 7) with at least 8 years’ relevant post qualification experience Registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage A minimum of 5 years’ experience at Middle/Senior Management level A pre-entry certificate for SMS must be completed before an appointment can be considered Extensive knowledge of the agriculture and rural development sector A good understanding of the farming systems dominant in the Province Technical knowledge in fields of crops, horticulture, livestock production, land care and project management Advanced knowledge of economic and social agricultural issues with a good understanding of the Department and service delivery imperatives Full understanding of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and Public Service Regulatory Framework Proven experience in financial, people management, project and programme management skills Good written and verbal communication, presentation skills and conflict management skills Good Leadership, monitoring and evaluation, problem solving skills. Computer literacy. Policy analysis and interpretation skills The ability to communicate across all sectors. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : Management of the extension and advisory services to farmers within a district Manage the development and implementation of agricultural related projects Support, advice and coordinate the implementation of Integrated Food Security Strategy of South Africa (IFSS) programmes, Land Care program, farmers settlement and support, infrastructure development, extension services, crop production, livestock development and Extension Recovery Plan (ERP) 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 district Develop and implement systems and processes that will ensure departmental goals are achieved in an effective and efficient manner Provide overall leadership and management in the District Ensure the implementation of Departmental priorities within the set Service Delivery Plans Manage the district’s financial and human resources. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. R A Dikolomela : (018) 384 3111

OTHER POSTS
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES REF: NWDARD 03/11/24 
SALARY : R849 702.per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Vryburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate degree/equivalent qualification in the Agricultural field (NQF level 7 ) (A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage) A minimum of six (6) years’ experience in agricultural extension and advisory services of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director level Technical knowledge in the fields of Horticulture, Crops, Livestock production, Land Care and project management An advanced knowledge of economic and social agricultural issues with 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 written and verbal 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 licence 
 
DUTIES : Management of the extension and advisory services to farmers within a sub-district Manage the development and implementation of Agricultural related projects Support, advice and coordinate the implementation of pillar one of the Integrated Food Security Strategy of South Africa (IFSS), Land Care 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 IDP’s to promote integrated planning and development within the sub- district. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr. T Motsoeneng, tel: 053 – 928 0626 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPUTY DIRECTOR- MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING REF: NWDARD 04/11/24 
SALARY : R849 702.per annum (Level 11) All-inclusive salary package 
CENTRE : Head Office - Mafikeng 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A recognized three year Bachelor’s Degree in Economics/Financial Accounting (NQF level 7) A minimum of six (6) years practical experience in Financial Management Environment of which three (3) years should be at Assistant Director in Financial Management/budget planning environment in government Good verbal and written communication skills In-depth knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation, policies, practices and procedures governing government finances Good command of Microsoft office packages (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) Ability to deal with tight deadlines Have creative and innovative skills ability to plan and coordinate activities within the component Problem solving and decision making skills. Project management skills Understanding of government financial reporting framework Thorough knowledge of governmental financial systems A valid Driver’s license. Ability to write reports and submissions as well as compiling presentations. 
 
DUTIES : Drive the departmental MTEF and annual budget processes to ensure responsive allocations Co-ordinate and manage the Departmental budget Consolidate and cost all new policy imperatives and proposals properly Co-ordinate the inputs for MTEC hearings to Provincial Treasury Provide secretariat services to the departmental budget committee Check & assess compliance of submissions of all rollover requests Monitor budget implementation and performance against service delivery imperatives. Prepare and analyse the department’s In-Year Monitoring reports Prepare consolidated annual and monthly cash flow projections Manage and direct the management accounting staff. Participate in relevant reporting forums. Prepare all management accounting specific schedules for audits and IFS & AFS preparation. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr G.K Duiker, tel: (018) 384 3106 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER: HORTICULTURE REF. (NWDARD 05/11//2024) 
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SALARY : R376 413.per annum (Level 8) 
CENTRE : Potchefstroom Agricultural College 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (NQF 7) in Plant Production or equivalent qualification specializing in vegetable and fruit production Teaching/ training qualification. Honours Degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of 2 - 3 years’ relevant experience in the specialized area .Knowledge of drafting of vegetable and fruit production plans. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in higher education and training Knowledge of research methodology. Current registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage. Valid unendorsed motor vehicle driver’s license *Sound communication and presentation skills Computer Literacy (MS Office) 
 
DUTIES : Plan, prepare and present theoretical and practical lectures Development of class activities to ensure learner oriented learning Plan, prepare, and implement activities for practical presentations, demonstrations etc. Prepare and procure relevant material, inputs and equipment for practical Compile assignments, class tests and bulk question memoranda Design practical assessment instruments and rubrics to ensure unbiased assessment Literature review and material development Develop, review and update existing material Provide inputs for curriculum development Management of administrative tasks 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr T Aphane, tel: 018 285 0700 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LECTURER: MONOGASTRIC REF. (NWDARD 06/11/24) 
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SALARY : R376 413.per annum (Level 8) 
CENTRE : Potchefstroom Agricultural College 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture (NQF7) in Animal Production or equivalent qualification Teaching/ training qualification Honours Degree will be an added advantage A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in the specialized area Minimum of 3 years’ experience in higher education and training Knowledge of research methodology Current registration with SACNASP will be an added advantage Valid unendorsed motor vehicle driver’s license Sound communication and presentation skills Computer Literacy (MS Office) 
 
DUTIES : Plan, prepare and present theoretical and practical lectures Development of class activities to ensure learner oriented learning Plan, prepare, and implement activities for practical presentations, demonstrations etc. Prepare and procure relevant material, inputs and equipment for practical Compile assignments, class tests and bulk question memoranda Design practical assessment instruments and rubrics to ensure unbiased assessment Literature review and material development Develop, review and update existing material provide inputs for curriculum development Management of administrative tasks.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr MS Moneoang, Tel: 018 285 0700