Director: Gert Sibande District Services

Requirements

An undergraduate qualification or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Agriculture/ Agricultural economics/ agricultural extension, coupled with A minimum of Must have. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior managerial level within the related field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment). Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of extension methodologies and land reform. Sound knowledge of PFM and PSR, PSA, LRA. Knowledge of project management, change management, strategic planning, report writing, facilitation, coordination planning and organizing, diversity management. Computer literacy, good communication skills (written and verbal). Good agri-business skills and leadership. Good networking skills with different stakeholders. A valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee overall management of the district agricultural services and its activities in the municipalities. Human resource management and development. Operational and financial management (supply chain management, budget, expenditure and financial reviews in the district). Manage agricultural developments and provide support service to IDP/ LED planning environment of the municipalities. Implementing the land and agrarian reform programme. Providing support and guidance in compiling business plans of projects funded through conditional grants. Compiling district reports. Participate in the Department’s strategic planning and performance reviews. Advice stakeholders on agricultural production and related matters. Advice farmers on the optimal land use practices. Promote, monitor and evaluate agricultural developments. Promote adoption of new technologies and best practices. Promote the uplifting of rural peasant households. Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes. Coordinate the planning and implementation of natural resource management projects. Coordinate the planning and implementation poverty alleviation, household food security programmes and job creation projects. Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the farmers. Oversee and manage projects. Implement the extension and advisory and recovery plan. Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes. Oversee the farmer’s organisation for effective service delivery.

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