Principal: Glen College of Agriculture at Free State Department: Agriculture and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority in Agriculture / Education, Business Management, Management, Public Management, Business Economics. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a higher education environment. Valid driver’s license (code B). Compulsory Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate prior to appointment.
• Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant polices and prescripts applicable to the area of responsibility. Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (Verbal and written).
• Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation, Coordination and monitoring skills; Policy formulation & implementation.

DUTIES :

• Overall manage and strategically direct all the Programmes under Structured Agricultural Training and Development, which include the following areas of responsibility: Higher Education and Training Services; Further Education and Training Services; Institute Support Services; Total Quality Management Services; and Institute Farm Management Services. Manage the development of strategies and policies and its implementation in accordance with agreed norms and standards and manage the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks.
• Oversee quality assurance processes in higher and further education and training qualification offerings, which inter alia include the following: Ensure the development and maintenance of the Agricultural Training Institute Annual Quality Assurance Plan; Ensure the development, design and alignment of higher and Further education & Training curriculum to the required HEQC / FET standards; Manage the implementation of further education and training certification; Ensure compliance with the accreditation requirements and ensure the establishment of Agricultural Training Institute committees. Develop business models for enhancing income generation projects for the College. Oversee the implementation of applicable Acts and regulatory requirements (e.g. Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, Further Education and Training Act 98 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, South African Qualifications Authority Act 58 of 1995, National Development Plan, Public Service Act, 1994, PSR, 2016 (as amended), PFMA1999, Labour Relations Act, 1996, PAIA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No 108. of 1996, BCEA, etc.).
• Manage the development of the 5-year strategic plan and the annual performance plan for the Directorate and monitor the implementation of all agricultural training and development requirements and report monthly, quarterly and annually to enhance the overall performance of the Directorate. Manage the utilization of all resources of the Directorate in line with relevant legislation. Advise and interact with various role players within and outside the Department on all issues relating to agricultural training and development to optimize productivity and accelerate economic growth in the in order to develop the Agricultural Sector. Identify potential risks, mitigate solutions and act pro-actively to facilitate implementation of solutions. Manage and coordinate a comprehensive array of programs, operations, campaigns and interventions aimed at the achievement of the priorities of the Directorate to support sustainability and growth within the Agricultural Sector.