Director: Higher Education and Training (AGR 03/2026) at Western Cape Department Of Agriculture

Job Purpose    
The Department of Agriculture, WesternCape Government, has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual on a Senior Management Services level to manage the delivery of higher education and training programmes.

Minimum Requirements    

• A under graduate degree in higher education or agricultural management or agricultural science as recognised by SAQA (NQF 7);
• 5 years middle and/ or senior management experience in agricultural management or higher education;
• A Valid driver's license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; and Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. (Refer to note 4 below).

Recommendation    

• None

Key Performance Areas    

• Line management - higher education and training 
• Strategic management, including change management;
• Financial management; 
• People management, including student management; 
• Oversee and support the design, development, and delivery of a high-quality, innovative and industry-relevant academic programme; 
• Client services/ stakeholdermanagement and engagement/ liaison

Competencies    

• Proven knowledge of and working experience with relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions, i.e higher education;
• Proven knowledge in the processes involved in developing higher education training policies;
• Knowledge of Strategic management;
• Knowledge of People management and development; 
• Good communication skills; and 
• understanding of higher education governance and accreditation processes.