Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation REF NO: SSC26/2026 at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary MMS package) 

CENTRE : Head Office - Cedara 

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 07 degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Marketing and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 5 years’ relevant junior management experience.
• Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, PFMA, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, International Relations Framework, Trade and Industry Guidelines, sector specific knowledge, relevant national and international legislation, standards, protocols, treaties and conventions, Donor Fund Management, co-operations management, trade and marketing.
• Skills: Management, planning, diplomacy, literacy, communication, project management, interpersonal relations, organising, problem solving, motivational, computer literacy, financial management, report writing, time management, decision making, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision. 

DUTIES :

• Manage the facilitation and sourcing of project and programme specific funding. Develop and update Rural Funding Model Framework for rural SMME’s.
• Provide accurate monitoring and reporting in respect of funding facilitation. Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Manage resources of the sub-directorate.