Head of Department (HOD) REF NO: NWP/OOP/2026/07 at The North West Department of Rural. Environment and Agricultural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate post-graduate qualification (NQF 8) as recognised by SAQA. A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at Senior Managerial Level.
• Applicants who do not possess SMS Pre-Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews, but the successful candidate shall not be appointed before successfully obtaining the certificate (SMS Pre-Entry/Programme) offered by the National School of Government.

DUTIES :

• Provide effective, efficient management and administration in the Department. Provide strategic direction and leadership for the department. Ensure effective utilisation and training of staff.
• Maintain sound labour relations and discipline of staff. Ensure proper use, care and maintenance of state assets and resources.
• Render sound financial management in the department, including serving as an Accounting Officer of the department. Implement all laws and policies applicable to the department, any other function that may in law be entrusted, assigned, or delegated to an Accounting Officer and or Head of Department.
• Manage and Oversee Agricultural Regulatory and Technical Services, Agricultural Development and Farmer Support Services and Integrated Rural Development Services and Provide technical support on Public Private Partnership projects. Liaise with and co-ordinate partnerships with other government, non- governmental institutions and other partners.