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Requirements

Skills

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of legislation governing Public Service (e.g. Public Service Act
• Public Finance Management Act
• Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act
• Public Service Regulation)
• and those related to Agricultural Production and Natural Resource Management. Knowledge and/or experience in farming
• agricultural and research management. Knowledge of supply chain management processes. Relevant experience and/or knowledge in management of agricultural institutions and/or farming sector. Knowledge Management
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Managerial skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication skills
• Time management
• Policy analysis and development
• Coordination skills
• Leadership skills. People Management and empowerment
• Programme and project management
• Financial Management
• Change management.

Personal Attributes

• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Responsiveness
• Pro-activeness
• Professionalism
• Accuracy
• Flexibility
• Independent
• Co-operative
• Team player
• Supportive
• Flexible
• Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.

Duties

Develop and implement business plan of the Research Station in line with departmental policies and strategic objectives.

Manage and coordinate the provision of farm facilities services.

Provide effective management of administrative support services inclusive of sound financial administration, human resource administration, transformation services, office support and auxiliary services.

Provide management and strategic support for provision of effective research and development.

Building sound and sustainable relationships among all role players through liaison and co-ordination of meetings with all stakeholders.

Manage and utilize resources (financial, human, & physical) in accordance with relevant prescripts.

How to apply

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