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​WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
 
CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2022
 
NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. 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 you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. 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. The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed into this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15 days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. 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.





MANAGEMENT ECHELON
 
 
DIRECTOR: ANIMAL HEALTH REF NO: AGR 46/2022 R1
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc / BVM Ch] (NQF Level7); Registration as Veterinarian with the South African Veterinary Council; Minimum of 6 years middle management experience; and Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Recommendation: Valid Driving licence; Experience in State Veterinary Services and in disease control measures. Competencies: Applied strategic thinking; Interpretation and application of policies and procedures; Creative thinking; Facilitation skills; Decision making; Presentation skills Communication (written and verbal); Research skills; Sound budgeting; Computer literacy; Problem solving.
 
DUTIES : Strategic management, guidance and advice in respect of Animal Health; Strategic management of the directorate; Financial management; People management.
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr Gininda Msiza Tel No: (021 808 5001/2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIRECTOR: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: AGR 56/2022
SALARY : R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS : B degree in Finance / Accounting at NQF level 7; 6 years middle management experience in a financial environment; and Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. Recommendation: valid unendorsed driving license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities. Competencies: Strategic Management and Leadership; Programme and Project Management; Change Management; Financial Management; and People Management and Empowerment.
 
DUTIES : Line management: Financial Management; Service delivery innovation; Strategic Management; People Management; and Financial Management of the Directorate.
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr Floris Huysamer (floris.huysamer@westerncape.gov.za)