Director: District Agricultural Advisory Services: Waterberg District at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

key Performance Areas

• Manage and coordinate agricultural advisory services within the district.
• Ensure management of agricultural extension and advisory services across the agricultural development zones. 
• Ensure provision of extension and advisory services to promote livestock and crop development in the district. 
• Ensure provision and management of rural development facilitation and support services. 
• Manage the provision of corporate services. 
• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of financial management services in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. 
• Build sound and sustainable relationships between the employer and the employees, representative bodies and all role-players.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Agriculture / Agriculture Extension or equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 
• A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). 
• Proof of completion of SMS pre- entry certificate must be submitted before appointed.

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in agricultural development management. 
• Proven experience and thorough understanding of agriculture and rural development sectors.
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. 
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership People Management and empowerment, Programme and project management. Financial Management. Change and management. 
• Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, problem solving analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.