District Manager: Landcare (Moorreesburg), Ref No. AGR 34/2025 at Western Cape Government

Job Purpose    

• The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote the Sustainable Resource Use and Management Programme of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in the Metropole area, focusing on planning of farms, administration of schemes and delivering advice to stakeholders. 

Minimum Requirements    

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Civil Engineering; A minimum of 3 years management experience; A minimum of 6 years experience in natural resources; 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.

Recommendation    

• B-Tech Degree (NQF 7) or an undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Civil Engineering or appropriate B.Sc. Degree or appropriate B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture. 

Key Performance Areas    

• Manage the administration of schemes and provision of agricultural disaster risk reduction (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and relief) support services; Manage planning of farms and LandCare services in the conservation of the natural resources; Deliver advice to stakeholders and promote integrated governmental relations and partnership building; Conduct Financial Management Perform People Management. 

Competencies    

• Knowledge of the following: Land Conservation Act and financial schemes; Protection of irrigated lands; Rehabilitation of agricultural lands; Engineering services; Risk and disaster management practices and disaster relief schemes; Public Finance Management Act. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Project management; Account and Finance and Audit; Information Technology; Economic financial analysis; Policy interpretation; Strategic Planning Report writing; Prepared to travel; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.