Deputy Director: Animal and Plant Production (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 16/2025 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 department Animal and Plant Production of the Elsenburg Agricultural Training Institute.

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate Honours Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 5 years relevant middle management experience (managerial experience in an academic environment). 

Recommendation    

• MSc Agriculture 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; Client services/stakeholder management and engagement/liaison; Policy determination; Financial management; People management; Procurement management.

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Policy development about training; Strategic management; Human resource management and development; Financial management; Agricultural directed practices; Relevant legislation and policies; Training programmes; Relevant service,research and farming machinery; Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Interpersonal; Change management; Proven computer literacy; Supervisory; Analytical ability