District Director

Requirements

An NQF level 07 qualification in Agriculture and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy, National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support,, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management Principles, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, Service Delivery 113 Frameworks and Treasury Regulations. Skills: Language, listening, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer, strategic planning, organizational, research, leadership, facilitation, project management, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, be self- disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, people management, analytical thinking and decision making.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. Manage district agricultural projects. Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies. Manage the provision of administration support to the district (including the support to Animal Health institutions (Veterinarian Services) operating within the district boundaries. Manage the resources of the Directorate.

How to Apply

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Notes

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. For SMS posts, all shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Prior to appointment, a candidate will be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services which is an online course offered by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme. The successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment. All personal data on applications will be dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts and to use other recruitment processes to fill these posts should it choose to do so. MANAGEMENT ECHELON