Assistant Director: Rural Development Facilitation and Support Services at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate postgraduate NQF level 7 qualification in Agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Rural Development of which 3 years must be at Supervisory level. A Valid driver's license (with the exception of people with disabilities).
• Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999 as amended by Act 29 of 1999), Division of Revenue Act, Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Policy, Land Reform Act, 1997 (Act 3 of 1997) Dora Act, Polices and Strategies: APAP, RAAVC, Limpopo Development Plan. National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge Management. Service delivery innovation. Change management. Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers. 

DUTIES :

• Coordinate agricultural development support programs. Coordinate social facilitation and participatory community development services. Coordinate land reform development initiatives. Promote knowledge transfer and skills development.