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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 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 147 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

Key Responsibilities: 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

To Applicants: Applications must be submitted on the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) available from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a comprehensive CV.

The Department discourages applications sent by registered mail and will not be held responsible for applications sent via registered mail which are not collected from the post office.

All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical assessment and an ethics assessment.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application reaches the Department timeously.

Failure to comply with any instruction will disqualify applicants.

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

Faxed or late applications will not be accepted.

Should applicants not receive any response from the Department within three months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

All shortlisted candidates 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, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department.

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