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NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF RURAL, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
NORTH WEST DEPARTMENT OF RURAL, ENVIRONMENT AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Directorate - Supply Chain Management
Deputy Director - Asset and Transport Management
Salary : R733 257.00 p.a (Leve111) (all inclusive remuneration package)
• Ref No: NWREAD 01/05/19
• Mahikeng - Head Office
Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree/National Diploma in Accounting/Financial Accounting/Economics/Commerce/Business Economics or relevant qualification plus a minimum of 3-5 years Asset Management experience of which 3 years must be at the Assistant Director level • A valid South African driver's license • Good communication (verbal & written) and interpersonal skills • Ability to work under pressure • Knowledge of Financial Management systems • Good Project Management skills • Planning and organizing, initiative, service delivery innovation, crises intervention, financial management and managerial skills • Knowledge of provincial and departmental policies and procedures • In-depth knowledge of Public Service Regulatory Framework, Reporting procedures, In-depth Knowledge of Division of Revenue Act, PFMA, Treasury Regulations and Supply Chain Management Framework, Public service anti-corruption strategy, and fraud prevention measures, Public service budget process and procedures
• In-depth knowledge of Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners,• Knowledge of safety and security framework • Knowledge of BAS and WALKER and other information management system • Interpreting and evaluating information and sound conflict management skills • Customer relationship management • Good facilitation and presentation skills • Accounting/mathematical acumen • Report writing and computer literacy skills.
Duties: • Develop an asset strategy and co-ordinate the implementation of assets management strategy and plan • Develop and implement asset management policies, procedures and guidelines • Ensure that the asset register is updated regularly and complies with the provisions of generally recognised accounting principles (GRAP) and National Treasury norms and standards, including leases • Management of assets disposal, losses, finance Leases and immovable assets • Ensure that reconciliation between the Asset Register and Trial Balance is performed monthly • Preparation of Annual Financial Statements on Assets • Provide training on developed policies, procedures, asset management leaner guide and guidelines • Manage relationships between the directorate, internal and external stakeholders e.g. other functional areas, AG, operational offices and regional offices • Manage resource allocation to ensure effective staffing levels and utilization according to organizational needs • Perform other activities as required to achieve the goals of the Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Department • Provide advice on procurement matters • Ensure effective Transport Management services • Compile budget and manage personnel activities • Overall management of the sub-directorate • Manage the provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance • Monitor the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance.
Enquiries: Ms P Moletsane, tel: (018) 389 - 5545/5151
Directorate - Veterinary Services
State Veterinarian (3)
Salary:11733 257.00 p.a (Level 11) (all inclusive remuneration package)
• Ref No: NWREAD 02/05/19
• Kgetleng River, Moses Kotane and Ramotshere Moiloa 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 • A 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 MITE 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: (018) 389 - 5102/5057
Control Animal Health Technician (4)
Salary: R470 040.00 p.a (Level 10)
• Ref No: NWREAD 03/05/19
• Moses Kotane, Moretele, Naledi, Kagisano-Molopo State Veterinary Offices
Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Animal Health/National Diploma • Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) • Minimum of 6 year's hands on experience • Supervisor experience will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • Good understanding of the Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984 • Must possess a certificate for TB and CA course • A valid drivers' license.
Duties: • Supervise implementation of vaccination programs on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Disease Act • Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care • Supervise the organisation and implementation of community clinics • Supervise conduction National and Provincial Survey of prescribed diseases in the North West province • Supervise implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the North West Province • Participate in the movement of buffaloes within and in or out of the North West Province • Reporting to line function manager • Implement Performance Management Development System for subordinates.
Enquiries: Dr LS Madyibi, tel : (018) 389 - 5102/ 5057
Control Veterinary Public Health Officer
Salary: R470 040.00 p.a (Leve110)
• Ref No: NWREAD 04/05/19
• Potchefstroom State Veterinary Office
Requirements:• An appropriate National Diploma or B Tech degree in Environmental Health • Minimum of 5 year's hands on experience • Supervisor experience will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • A good understanding of the Meat Safety Act, 2000. (Act 40 of 2000) • A valid driver's license.
Duties: • Enforcement of the Meat Safety Act • Monitoring the auditing and inspection of abattoirs in the province • Monitor the auditing and inspection of sterilizing plants • Supervise Veterinary Public Health officers in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Bojanala districts • Participate in the Directorate and Departmental projects and programmes.
Enquiries: Dr LC Kgatswetswe, tel: (018) 389 - 5578/5989
Duties: • Develop an asset strategy and co-ordinate the implementation of assets management strategy and plan • Develop and implement asset management policies, procedures and guidelines • Ensure that the asset register is updated regularly and complies with the provisions of generally recognised accounting principles (GRAP) and National Treasury norms and standards, including leases • Management of assets disposal, losses, finance Leases and immovable assets • Ensure that reconciliation between the Asset Register and Trial Balance is performed monthly • Preparation of Annual Financial Statements on Assets • Provide training on developed policies, procedures, asset management leaner guide and guidelines • Manage relationships between the directorate, internal and external stakeholders e.g. other functional areas, AG, operational offices and regional offices • Manage resource allocation to ensure effective staffing levels and utilization according to organizational needs • Perform other activities as required to achieve the goals of the Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Department • Provide advice on procurement matters • Ensure effective Transport Management services • Compile budget and manage personnel activities • Overall management of the sub-directorate • Manage the provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance • Monitor the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance.
Enquiries: Ms P Moletsane, tel: (018) 389 - 5545/5151
Directorate - Veterinary Services
State Veterinarian (3)
Salary:11733 257.00 p.a (Level 11) (all inclusive remuneration package)
• Ref No: NWREAD 02/05/19
• Kgetleng River, Moses Kotane and Ramotshere Moiloa 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 • A 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 MITE 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: (018) 389 - 5102/5057
Control Animal Health Technician (4)
Salary: R470 040.00 p.a (Level 10)
• Ref No: NWREAD 03/05/19
• Moses Kotane, Moretele, Naledi, Kagisano-Molopo State Veterinary Offices
Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in Animal Health/National Diploma • Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) • Minimum of 6 year's hands on experience • Supervisor experience will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • Good understanding of the Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984 • Must possess a certificate for TB and CA course • A valid drivers' license.
Duties: • Supervise implementation of vaccination programs on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Disease Act • Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care • Supervise the organisation and implementation of community clinics • Supervise conduction National and Provincial Survey of prescribed diseases in the North West province • Supervise implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the North West Province • Participate in the movement of buffaloes within and in or out of the North West Province • Reporting to line function manager • Implement Performance Management Development System for subordinates.
Enquiries: Dr LS Madyibi, tel : (018) 389 - 5102/ 5057
Control Veterinary Public Health Officer
Salary: R470 040.00 p.a (Leve110)
• Ref No: NWREAD 04/05/19
• Potchefstroom State Veterinary Office
Requirements:• An appropriate National Diploma or B Tech degree in Environmental Health • Minimum of 5 year's hands on experience • Supervisor experience will be an added advantage • Computer literacy • A good understanding of the Meat Safety Act, 2000. (Act 40 of 2000) • A valid driver's license.
Duties: • Enforcement of the Meat Safety Act • Monitoring the auditing and inspection of abattoirs in the province • Monitor the auditing and inspection of sterilizing plants • Supervise Veterinary Public Health officers in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda and Bojanala districts • Participate in the Directorate and Departmental projects and programmes.
Enquiries: Dr LC Kgatswetswe, tel: (018) 389 - 5578/5989
Directorate - Structured Agricultural Education and Training
Assistant Director - Student Affairs
Salary:11376 596.00 p.a. (Level 09)
• Ref No: NWREAD 05/05/19
• Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree in Administration/Honours degree will be an added advantage • A minimum of 3 year's relevant experience in higher education environment • Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act • Knowledge of Public Services Act and Regulations • Sound computer literacy • A valid driver's license.
Duties: • Ensure adherence to marketing and recruitment strategies • Effective implementation of admission and enrolment policies • Promote a conducive environment for student academic and extra-mural activities • Manage key performance areas of subordinates • Management of financial resources • Acquisition of required services, goods and assets.
Enquiries: Ms 011 Sebitloane, tel: (018) 299 - 6739
Assistant Director - Quality Assurance
Salary: R376 596.00 p.a. (Level 09)
• Ref No: NWREAD 06/05/19
• Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Quality Management • Relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the appropriate field • Good verbal communication skills needed • Computer literacy *Driver's license will be an added advantage • Good interpersonal relations • Ability to work in a team.
Duties: • Provision of structured Agricultural Training in the Higher Education and Training (HET) Band • Manage compliance to Higher Education quality management system • Overall financial management compliant of HE section to PFMA & PPPFA • Overall management of the human resources of the academic staff complaint to all application legislation and policies • Provision of marketing services for Potchefstroom college of Agriculture.
Enquiries: Ms 0U Sebitloane, tel: (018) 299 - 6739
Head of Department - Plant Production
Salary : R470 040.00 p.a. (Level 10)
• Ref No: NWREAD 07/05/19
• Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
Requirements:• NQF level 8 qualification in Agriculture (Honours) with Plant Production as study field • Relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the appropriate field • Good communication skills • Registration with subject related scientific organisation • Computer literacy.
Duties: • Comprehensive provision of Agricultural Education and Training at the College • Monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Management system • Implementation of quality assurance tools for the Department of Plant Production • Overseeing delivery of teaching and learning methods and assessment tools • Manage key performance areas of subordinates • Management of financial resources •Acquisition of required services, goods and assets.
Enquiries: Ms OU Sebitloane, tel: (018) 299 – 6739
Head of Department - Animal Production
Salary: R470 040.00 p.a. (Level 10)
• Ref No: NWREAD 08/05/19
• Potchefstroom College of Agriculture
Requirements:• NQF level 8 qualification in Agriculture with Animal Production as study field • Relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage • A minimum of 3 years' experience in the appropriate field • Good communication skills • Registration with subject related scientific organisation • Computer literacy.
Duties: • Comprehensive provision of Agricultural Education and Training at the College • Monitoring and evaluation of the Quality Management system • Implementation of quality assurance tools for the Department of Animal Production • Overseeing delivery of teaching and learning methods and assessment tools • Manage key performance areas of subordinates • Management of financial resources • Acquisition of required services, goods and assets.
Enquiries:Ms OU Sebitloane, tel: (018) 285 - 0700
Lecturer - Beef cattle production and Animal Breeding
Salary: R 316 791.00 p.a (level 8)
• Ref No: NWREAD 09/05/2019
• Potchefstroom Agricultural College
Requirements: • NQF level 8 qualification in Agriculture with strong Beef cattle production and/or Animal Breeding background • Proven experience and ability of conducting scientific research • 3 years post qualifications experience • Computer literacy (MS office software packages • Valid unendorsed Code EB Drivers License • Fluency in English.
Duties: • Plan and design course material in Beef Cattle Production, Animal Breeding and their Research • Present lectures in Beef Cattle Production and Animal Breeding to second and final year students • Render technical support and assist in all Animal Farming Components of the College • Conduct students practical training on Animal Farming disciplines • Manage and oversee second year students seminars and research work • Continuous Comprehensive Students Assessment and Evaluation.
Enquiries: Mr S Manyedi or Mr M Moneoang, tel: (018) 285 - 0700
Agricultural Technician - Monogastric
Salary: R208 584.00 p.a (Level 6)
• Ref No: NWREAD 10/05/19
• Potchefstroom Agricultural College
Requirements: • NQF level 6 diploma in Animal husbandry, poultry and pigs • A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage • At least five (5) years' experience in Agricultural teaching and learning environment • A valid driver's license • Fluency in English, Afrikaans and Setswana.
Duties: • Management of student practical • Facilitation of animal husbandry short courses • Supervise and assess personnel in different animal husbandry units, pigs and poultry • Prepare and conduct practical training session • Function as a custodian of all College practical training infrastructure • Continuously update practical training syllabi in line with the College curriculum • Conduct students scheduled practical training assessment • Compile unit's monthly reports.
Enquiries: Ms 0 Sebitloane or Mr Ntuli, tel: (018) 285 - 0700
Agricultural Technician - Arable Farming
Salary: R208 584.00 p.a (Level 6)
• Ref No: NWREAD 11/05/19
• Potchefstroom Agricultural College
Requirements: • NQF level 6 diploma in Arable fanning, agronomy and horticulture • A post graduate qualification will be an added advantage • At least five (5) years' experience in Agricultural teaching and learning environment • A valid driver's license • Fluency in English, Afrikaans and Setswana.
Duties: • Management of student practical • Facilitation of arable fanning short courses • Supervise and assess personnel in different arable farming units • Prepare and conduct practical training session • Function as a custodian of all College practical training infrastructure • Continuously update practical training syllabi in line with the College curriculum • Conduct students scheduled practical training assessment • Compile unit's monthly reports.
Enquiries: Ms 0 Sebitloane or Mr S Ntuli, tel: (018) 285 - 0700
Lecturer - Agricultural Marketing and Finance
Salary: R 316 791.00 p.a (level 8)
• Ref No: NWREAD 12/05/2019
• Taung Agricultural College
Requirements: • NQF level 8 qualification specializing in Agricultural Marketing or Agricultural Finance • At least three (3) years working experience • Post qualification experience in an agricultural field or training environment • A Qualification in Education and a proof of contribution towards or publishing scientific agricultural or related papers will be a strong recommendation • Computer literacy (Ms Office package) • A valid driver's license • Fluency in English.
Duties: • Teach and manage learning activities on a range of courses offered in the department • Develop and prepare curricular, course plans, learning material, assignments, activities and assessment for student learning • Undertake monitoring and assessment of students, course work, project work and examination and maintain up to date and accurate records of their progress and achievements • Provide high quality academic, pastoral and personal support to students • Contribute to student recruitment through participation in marketing and promotional events of the College • Assist with admission, enrolment and induction of students.
Enquiries: Ms MP Matlhoko or Mr M.Z Motaung, tek (053) 994 – 9800
Lecturer - Irrigation and Water Use Management
Salary: R 316 791.00 p.a (level 8)
Ref No: NWREAD 13/05/2019
• Thung Agricultural College
Requirements: • NQF level 8 qualification specializing • Irrigation management • At least three (3) year‘ working experience • Post qualification experience in a large or commercial irrigated crop production or training environment • Proof of contribution towards or publishing scientific agricultural irrigation or crop production or related papers • Computer literacy (MS Office package) • A valid driver's license • Fluency in English.
Duties: • Teach and manage learning activities on a range of courses offered in the department • Develop and prepare curricular, course plans, learning material, assignments, activities and assessment for student learning • Participate in infrastructure development of the College in relation to Irrigation aspects • Undertake monitoring and assessment of students, course work, project work and examination and maintain up to date and accurate records of their progress and achievements • Provide high quality academic, pastoral and personal support to students • Contribute to student recruitment through participation in marketing and promotional events of the College • Organize student placements and visits students in the work place • Assist with admission, enrolment and induction of students.
Enquiries: Ms MP Matlhoko or Mr F Klinck, tel: (053) 994 - 9800
Librarian
Salary: R208 584.00 p.a (Level 6)
• Ref No: NWREAD 14/05/19 • Tatmg Agricultural College
Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree in Library Science/Information Science/13 Bibl or equivalent • An honours will be an 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 License • 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 breach of licence resources • Prepare annual monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Enquiries: Ms MP Matlhoko, tel: (053) 994 - 9800
Agricultural Technician - Irrigation Management
Salary:11208 584.00 p.a (Level 6)
• Ref No: NWREAD 15/05/19
• Taung Agricultural College
Requirements: • Appropriate NQF 6 qualifications in Agriculture with Irrigation as a specialty as well as proof of studies towards post graduate qualifications in Agriculture • Two (2) years' experience in working of working within irrigated crop production • Proven demonstrable experience and ability to operate irrigation mechanization • Fluency in English and Setswana "An unendorsed valid driver's license • Computer literate in spread sheet, MS Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Duties: • Assist the College Engineers in the management of irrigation infrastructure and equipment • Provide practical irrigation training to all students • Assist Lecturers in designing and presentation of high level practical training • Provide support services to the Higher Education and Training, college farm, and agricultural industry • Carry out administrative activities and asset control.
Enquiries: Ms MP Matlhoko or Ms RA Nkoana, tel: (053) 994 -9800
Directorate - Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services
Assistant Director - Local Agricultural Office Manager
Salary : R376 596.00 p.a. (Level 09)
• Ref No: NWREAD 16/05/19
• Greater Taung Local Agricultural Office/Taung
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 license • 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 • Compile and manage the utilisation of LDC budget and other resources • Compilation of reports • Report progress on LDC activities and liaise with other Departments, Municipalities, NGO's and farmer organisations in order to promote intergraded planning and development in the LDC.
Enquiries: Mr AJ Dire, tel: (053) 927 -1809/ 0432/4
Directorate: Environmental Empowerment Services
Control Environment Officer Grade A
Salary : Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
• Ref No: NWREAD 17/05/19
• Mahikeng - Head Office
Requirements: • A four year Degree in Environmental Education/Environmental Management or equivalent • Experience in developing and rendering Environmental Education programmes to school groups will be an added advantage • Computer literacy and valid driver's license • Conflict management skills • Good communication skills (verbal and written) • Understanding of National Curriculum Statements and the South African Education policy • Thorough knowledge of Environment and Conservation legislation
Duties: • Oversee the overall management of Environment Education Centres • Coordinate Environmental programmes for visiting schools groups-consult and liaise with schools prior to the visit • Ensure full integration of the Environment into the curriculum in the learning programmes • Develop resources learning materials for both the GET and FET levels of education • Coordinate and facilitate Environmental Outreach programmes • Undertake Game drives and Nature Trails and initiate School based Sustainable projects that will respond to challenges of Climate Change • Show Environmental. Videos • Coordinate and conduct Educators workshops • Assist with the coordination of District Environmental District Forums • Prepare and consolidate monthly and quarterly reports • Coordinate and conduct Environmental career's Exhibitions • Initiate partnership with NGO'S, State owned enterprises, Private Sectors to support the Implementation of EE in Schools.
Enquiries: Mr S Mfuloane, tel: (018) 389 - 5751/5309
Environment Officer Production Grade A
Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
• Ref No: NWREAD 18/05/19
• Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services! Vryburg
Requirements: • A four year Degree in Environmental Education/Environmental Management or Nature conservation • Knowledge of environmental legislation, policies, international conventions • Computer literacy and valid driver's license • Good communication (verbal and written) • Project management skills • Conflict management skills • Ability to work under pressure, independently and with teams.
Duties: • Develop and implement of environmental awareness plans • Planning environmental awareness campaigns • Implementation of environmental calendar of events • Coordinate community based natural management programme and reporting on environmental awareness programmes • Develop and implement a plan to improve institutional arrangements, this entails, planning and implementation of environmental clubs activities • Recruitment and registration of clubs and reporting on clubs activities and statistics • Support environmental projects and programme that might be identified by the communities • Ensure proper business planning for the project and facilitate funding through cooperative governance with other sector departments including the national departments.
Enquiries: Mr A Maremane, tel: (018) 389 - 5751/5305
Environment Officer Production Grade A
Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
• Ref No: NWREAD 19/05/19
• Pilanesberg Education Centre
Requirements: • A four year Degree in Environmental Education/Environmental Management or equivalent • Computer literacy and valid driver's license • Good Communication skills (verbal and written) • A thorough understanding of National Curriculum Statements, and the South African Education policy • Knowledge of Environment and Conservation legislation • Experience in developing and rendering Environmental Education programmes to school groups will be an added advantage.
Duties: • Coordinate Environmental programmes for visiting schools groups-consult and liaise with schools prior to the visit • Ensure full integration of the Environment into the curriculum in the learning programmes • Plan and implement resources learning materials for both the GET and FET levels of education implement • Arrange and implement presentations during the educator's workshops and Environmental Outreach programmes • Undertake Game drives and Nature 'hails and initiate School based Sustainable projects that will respond to challenges of Climate Change • Show Environmental Videos • Coordinate and conduct Educators workshops • Assist with the coordination of District Environmental District Forums • Conduct Environmental career's Exhibitions • Initiate partnership with NGO'S, State owned enterprises, Private Sectors to support the Implementation of EE in Schools.
Enquiries: Mr S Mfuloane, tel: (018) 389 - 5751/5323
Sub Directorate -Disaster Risk Management
Assistant Director - Disaster Risk Management
Salary: R376 596.00 p.a. (Level 09)
• Ref No: NWREAD 20/05/19
• Mahikeng - Head Office
Requirements: • An appropriate Bachelor' s degree in Agriculture • A minimum of 3 year' s proven supervisory experience • Knowledge of disaster management legislation and policies • Knowledge of weather interpretation, agro-meteorology for farm decision making, agro-meteorology on sustainable development, and climate smart agriculture policies and carbon balance (especially in agriculture) will serve as an added advantage • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Computer literacy • A valid driver' s license • Ability to work under pressure.
Duties: • Transfer information and training on early warning systems and mitigating measures • Assist in the coordination and supporting of the establishment of provisional Early Warning Committee • Support, assist and monitor risk reduction programmes in all districts • Compile and distribute Early Warning Provincial Advisory • Assist with coordination of effective and rapid response/recovery to agriculture-related disasters • Manage the key performance areas of subordinates.
Enquiries: Mr S Vorster, tel: (018) 389 - 5405
Sub - Directorate : Research & Technology Development
Scientific Technician Production Grade A - Animal Science (2)
Salary: Appropriate salary will be determined according to the regulatory framework based on OSD
• Ref No: NWREAD 21/05/19
• Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services Office/Potchefstroom
Requirements: • A Bachelor's degree in Animal Science or National Diploma in Animal Science or equivalent relevant qualification in Agricultural related field • Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certified Natural Scientist • A minimum of year's post qualification technical (scientific) experience • Programme & Project Management • Good planning and organizing skills • Technical report writing skills • Good communication skills (verbal and written) • Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Power-Point, MS Excel) • A valid driver's license.
Duties: • Assist in formulation of research proposals, implementation of research projects and reports compilation • Preparation for and participation in research activities • Data/sample collection as required by research and technology development projects • Veld survey, monitoring and assessment • Perform technical and data capturing functions • Provide technical support and advice • Manage key performance areas of employees.
Enquiries: Mr T Botlhoko, tel: (018) 299 – 6776
This Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/ appointment will promote representivity will receive preference. An indication in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications.
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (fully completed), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Internet at http://www.info.gov.za/documents/forms/employ.pdf and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV as well as certified copies of all qualification(s) (Matric certificate must also be attached) and ID document, and the names of three referees. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permits to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted, ie all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. 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.
Note: Short-listed candidates may be subjected to security clearance 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 Department reserves the right not to make appointments to the advertised posts. Faxed and late applications will not be considered. Failure to comply with the above requirements will result in the disqualification of the application, 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.
Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded as follows:
The Directorate:- Structured Agricultural Training and Empowerment (Potchefstroom Agricultural College): The District Director, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services, Private Bag X804, Potchefstroom 2520, for attention of Ms C Hilderbrand
The Directorate: - Structured Agricultural Training and Empowerment (Taung Agricultural College): The District Director, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services, P.O.Box 112, Vryburg, 8600, for attention of Ms T Menong.
The Directorate: - Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services: The District Director, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Services, P.O.Box 112, Vryburg, 8600, for attention of Ms T Menong
The Sub-Directorate: - Research and Technology: The District Director, Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Services, Private Bag X804, Potchefstroom 2520, for attention of Ms C Hilderbrand
All other posts for Mahikeng - Head Office, The Director Human Resource Management, Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development, Directorate: Human Resource Management, Private Bag X2039, Mmabatho 2735, for the attention Ms P Molefe or delivered at the AgriCentre Building, corner Dr James Moroka and Stadium Roads, Mmabatho.
Closing date: 21 June 2019