Chief Director Governance and Strategy Management Ref No: CD-STR 01 /DEC 2025 at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Public Management / Public Administration/ Business Administration/ Business Management/ Economics or other relevant disciplines at NQF level 7 as recognized by SAQA. Postgraduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience at a Senior Managerial level in a Governance and Strategy Planning and Management environment. Completion of the Nyukela Certificate for entry into the SMS (Senior Management Service) submitted upon appointment.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Skills, Training, And Competencies:

• The successful candidate must have broad knowledge of business administration, compliance management, corporate governance, drafting of agreements, policy management, public entity administration, risk and audit framework management, and strategic planning.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of the public sector environment and Public Service Systems.
• Advanced knowledge and a clear understanding of Public Entity management.
• Broad knowledge of administrative functions in the Public Service.
• Broad knowledge of Public Service policies and procedures, Provincial and National government functioning, and administrative office procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of reporting standards, ethics, and practices.