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Project Manager: Rural Development Coordination (Elsenburg), Ref No. AGR 23/2025
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a competent and qualified individual to lead, coordinate and organise activities and work processes and implement interventions and drive initiatives within the three sub-programmes to achieve the outcomes and deliverables of the Rural Development Programme as set out in the annual performance plan.
Minimum Requirements
An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification) in Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Science; A minimum of 3 years’ experience in project planning, management, and coordination; 5 years’ experience in community and or stakeholder liaison in a development environment; 5 years exposure to community development and social cohesion initiatives; 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
A relevant B-Degree.
Key Performance Areas
Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme towards rural development coordination towards economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme social facilitation towards the improvement of socio-economic development in rural areas; Manage and achieve the targets of the sub-programme to enhance the image and socio-economic conditions of agri-workers; Promote internal and external integration for the department; Provide human resource management, financial management and strategic management.