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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
APPLICATIONS: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
CLOSING DATE : 22 July 2019
NOTE: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS Competency Assessment tools. Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00 should you experience any difficulties with your online application, contact the Helpline: 0861 370 202
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
CHIEF DIRECTOR: RURAL DEVELOPMENT) REF NO: AGR 2019-35
SALARY: R1 189 338 per annum (Level 14) (All-inclusive salary package). The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate 3-year B-degree qualification (NQF 7) as recognised by SAQA; A valid driver's licence, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; A minimum of 6 years Senior Management experience in a government or NGO Sector; Proficiency in two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province. Recommendation: Extensive working knowledge of Agricultural industry and relevant practices and policies; Knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and prescripts regulating the agricultural sector; Extensive knowledge of the needs and factors impacting rural development; Knowledge of Human Resource Management, labour relations and human capital development; Knowledge of financial management, prescripts and legislation, inclusive of PFMA and Treasury guidelines. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Financial Management; People Management and empowerment; and Analytical ability, motivational ability, negotiation and persuasion ability; Ability to function on a conceptual level.
DUTIES: Oversee the initiation, planning and monitoring of development within the identified CRDP nodes; Enable fully effective community structures within CRDP nodes; Promote integrated governance and strengthening of strategic partnership and industry initiatives (local, national and international); Enhance the image of socio-economic conditions of Agri-Workers and their family members through developmental interventions; and Provision of strategic leadership and management.
ENQUIRIES: Mr D Jacobs Tel No: (021) 808 5013
DIRECTOR: FARM WORKER DEVELOPMENT REF NO: AGR 2019-34
SALARY: R1 005 063 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive salary package). The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.
CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (B Degree in Human Social Sciences and/ or Development Studies) (NQF 7); Minimum of 6 years Middle/Senior Management experience within the rural and/ or agricultural environment; A valid driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; and must be able to engage a wide spectrum of clientele ranging from grassroots to senior management level. Recommendation: Extensive knowledge of Agricultural industry and relevant practices and policies; Knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and prescripts regulating the agricultural sector; Extensive knowledge of the needs and factors impacting agricultural workers and rural development; Knowledge of human resource management, labour relations and human capital development; Knowledge of financial management, prescripts and legislation, inclusive of PFMA and Treasury guidelines; Proven experience in strategic management; and Extensive experience in client liaison with a range of stakeholders on strategic and operational level. Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Financial Management; People Management and empowerment; and Analytical ability, motivational ability, negotiation and persuasion ability, ability to function on a conceptual level.
DUTIES: Identify and address farm-worker development needs; Liaison on strategic and operational agricultural worker matters with relevant stakeholders towards a stable harmonious agricultural sector; Promote integrated governance and strengthening of strategic partnership and industry initiatives (local, national and international) in relation to agricultural workers; Enhance the image and socio-economic conditions of Agri-Workers and their family members through developmental interventions; and Provision of strategic leadership and management.
ENQUIRIES: Mr D Jacobs Tel No: (021) 808 5013