Deputy Director: Agricultural Municipal Manager

Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture / Agri-3 years’ management related experience and knowledge of agricultural activities. Compulsory SACNASP registration. Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of extension methodologies and Land-reform. Sound knowledge of PFMA, PSR, PSA, LRA. Sound knowledge of Project Management, change management, strategic planning, knowledge management, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organising, diversity management and computer literacy. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver's licence.

Key Responsibilities

Provide overall management of the Agricultural office and its activities in the Municipality. Manage agricultural developments and provide support services to IDP/LED planning environment. Implement comprehensive farmer support 226 programmes. Manage the planning and implementation of Natural Resource Management projects. Monitor poverty alleviation and household food security programmes. Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Farmers. Managing and monitor projects. Implement the extension and advisory recovery plan. Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes. Monitor the farmer's organisation for effective service delivery.

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