Deputy Director: Agricultural Management and Social Science, Ref No. AGR 01/2024 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the relevant academic facilities of Agricultural Management and Social Sciences of the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute.
• This post is stationed in Elsenburg.

Minimum Requirements

• Honours degree;
• A minimum of 5 years middle management (Deputy Director or Assistant Director level in the Public Sector or equivalent in other sectors) experience (management experience in an academic environment).

Recommendation

• MSc Agric or equivalent qualification; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence 

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Key Performance Areas

• Manage and develop relevant quality training programmes;
• People management;
• Policy determination;
• Financial management;
• Client services/stakeholder management and engagement/liaison.

Competencies
Knowledge in the following:

• Policy and curriculum development processes with regard to training; Strategic management; Human resource management and development; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal.