Deputy Director: Agricultural Land Care and Conservation Services at Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

• Sound and in-depth knowledge of the legislative and regulatory framework governing the Public Service, including the Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act (PDALA), National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and other legislation relevant to the implementation of the LandCare Programme.
• Sound knowledge of sustainable agricultural resource management, environmental conservation, land rehabilitation, government planning, monitoring and evaluation, and project and financial management. Ability to interpret and implement legislation, policies and strategic frameworks relating to LandCare and natural resource management. Honesty and integrity. 
• Strong competencies in strategic planning, programme and project management, financial and people management, policy analysis and implementation, stakeholder engagement, coordination, analytical thinking and problem-solving. Good communication, facilitation, negotiation, report writing, verbal and written communication, leadership, organisational, time management, ability to work under pressure, interpersonal and computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 plus a recognised NQF Level 7 qualification in Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Land-Use Planning, Environmental Management, or related field. A minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in Land Care or Sustainable Natural Resource Management, of which three (3) years must be at Assistant Director level. 

DUTIES

• Manage and oversee the implementation of the LandCare Programme. Manage and monitor sustainable agricultural resource management initiatives, including soil conservation, land rehabilitation and climate-smart conservation agriculture practices. 
• Manage integrated land use planning in accordance with the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), the Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Act (PDALA) and other applicable legislation.
• Manage implementation and reporting of the Expanded Public Works Programme within the LandCare Programme in compliance with applicable EPWP policies, guidelines and reporting requirements.