WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VACANCIES

NOTE : Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs Or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co, will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROJECTS REF NO: AGR 03/2024 
(12 Month Contract) 
SALARY : R811 560 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive salary package) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Finance or related field; A minimum of 5 years middle management level experience in a financial management environment. Recommendation: Financial management experience in the agricultural environment; A valid Code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks and policies of the Public Service; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and other financial policies and legislation; Competency framework for financial management; Research methodologies and techniques; Project planning and management; Auditing; Systems that governs public entities; Policy development, strategy management, monitoring and review processes. 
 
DUTIES : Review the legislative mandate in terms of the public entities and resourcing of government farms; Manage and report on specific assignments as identified by the Head: Agriculture; Develop a funding model for external development funding, private donations and other investments from external sources; Provide strategic support to Head: Agriculture in respect of the 2022/2023 audit outcome and preparations for the 2023/2024 audit. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms L Govender Tel No: (021) 483 5007 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ASSET REPORTING AND ANALYSIS REF NO: AGR 05/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Financial Management, Asset management or related fields. Recommendation: Experience in the Public Sector Supply Chain Management. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Public Finance Management Act; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Legacy system requirements and functioning; Record keeping procedures; Relevant systems (LOGIS); Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal relations; Numeric; Research; Strategic thinking; Organising and planning; Analytical; Office administration; Proven computer literacy. 
 
DUTIES : Prepare disclosure notes; Administer and reconcile financial lease agreements; Perform needs analysis; Perform supply chain management transactional analysis; Investigate fruitless and wasteful expenditure; Facilitate recording of losses, damage or mismanagement of assets. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Koen Tel No: (021) 808 5173 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: BID AND CONTRACT MANAGEMENT REF NO: AGR 04/2024 
SALARY : R424 104 per annum (Level 09) 
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government 
 
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate 3 year B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years supervisory level experience in Supply Chain Management, Public Management, Contract Management or related fields. Recommendation: 
 
DUTIES : Manage and report on contracts; Render a secretarial service to the bid committees; Administer the bid process 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr J Koen Tel No: (021) 808 5173