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Requirements

Skills

Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the sector.

Knowledge and understanding of the following: the role of Agriculture and Rural Development within the Province and South Africa.

Developmental agenda of the provincial government.

Development of relevant policies and strategies.

Administration of policy.

Agriculture and rural development needs, legislation and the mandate of the Department/ Province. PFMA and Treasury Regulations.

Strong project 130 management skills.

Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Skilled in the arts of facilitation and able to cultivate good stakeholder relationships.

Advanced financial management capabilities. A multi-skilled dynamic leader who understands the operational environment of the public service, its service delivery imperatives and the divergent needs of the various constituents.

Self-motivated professional with experience in providing strategic leadership.

Ability and experience to successfully manage special projects as identified by the Administration and the Executive Authority.

Computer literacy skills.

Ensure integrated risk management and the implementation of minimum information security standards.

Duties

Support the MEC for Agriculture & Rural Development on all matters pertaining to Agriculture and Rural Development in the Province.

Provide strategic leadership and management to the Department in the provision of integrated agricultural development services.

Establish and manage strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

Facilitate the formulation and implementation of sustainable development and empowerment strategies and initiatives at the local and provincial level to meet the needs of KZN.

Provide advice to the MEC for Agriculture & Rural Development on the Department’s performance, operations and the realisation of the strategic plan for the Department as contained in the performance agreement.

Provide effective and efficient administrative systems.

Provide advice and support services to the MEC in line with the relevant legislation.

Promote the principles of holistic integrated development planning, cooperative governance, economics and efficiency in both in agriculture and rural development in the province.

Ensure appropriate processes, structures and policies in relation to the growth of the Agriculture and Rural Development mandate.

Provide strategic management of veterinary services.

Ensure sound financial management of the expenditure of the Department and manage the budget as the Accounting Officer.

Represent the Department on Provincial, National and International platforms.

Ensure the establishment of relevant boards, structures and policies to facilitate the management of Agriculture and Rural Development in line with the vision and mission of the Department.

How to apply

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Notes

The content of this circular must without delay be brought to the attention of all potential applicants.

Applications must be forwarded to the relevant address.

Applications must indicate the reference number of the post applied for and the Centre using a new Z83 form (which must be completed in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of the candidate based on the information provided in the form.

It is therefore prudent that fields be completed by applicants and the form must be signed noting the importance of the declaration) which is effective from 01 January 2021 obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. NB: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the fully completed Z83 and a detailed curriculum Vitae.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the date of the interview following communication from Human Resources.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer and is committed to empowering people with disabilities.

Appointment is subject to a positive outcome obtained on the following checks (Security Clearance, Citizenship, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records and previous employment).

The employment is subject to signing the employment contract, annual performance agreement and to disclose financial interests in accordance with relevant prescripts.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Failure to comply with any of the above instructions will result in immediate 131 disqualification.

If the applicant has not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date must accept that his / her application was not successful.

Regrettably due to excessive budget cuts the Department is not in a position to meet any travel and subsistence costs relating to the recruitment process for the shortlisted candidates.

It is regretted that due to large volumes of applications anticipated to be received, it is not possible for the Department to acknowledge receipt of the same and that only those applicants that participate in the final selection processes (interviews) will be notified of the outcome. OTHER POST