Careers at Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and a minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience at senior management level in a large organisation and the ability to provide strategic leadership and direction to the current team of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure delivery of programmes and projects in accordance with the mandate of the Department. Provide fully and effective support to the Executive Authority. Develop and co-ordinate policies and programmes in support of the implementation of land reform. Manage rural development strategies for socio-economic growth. Manage the process of access to rights in land including land ownership and sustainable development.
• Manage deeds registration and other documents. Coordinate and administer cadastral surveys. Provide for spatial planning and land use management services. Provide corporate support services. Provide the Department with sound financial management services. Oversee and coordinate provincial and district operations of departmental services and programmes. Manage the process of policy research, analysis and development.
• Ensure all the policies and laws of the department are rationalized to be in line with the 1996 Constitution. Formulate, coordinate and implement strategic framework of the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development. Develop and align the Department strategy with government regulatory framework. Develop strategies and guidelines for management and decision making.
• Develop and implement appropriate policies and regulatory mechanisms to promote integration of government development programmes. Facilitate good governance in the Department and create a framework for good governance for public entities reporting to the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development. Ensure inter-governmental relations.
• Ensure the departmental governance structure is in place. Ensure stakeholder engagement and stakeholder relations are maintained. Ensure the department complies timeously with all Parliamentary and Cabinet requirements. Monitor and evaluate cooperation amongst governments stakeholders to achieve improved service delivery. Build and enhance the governance system in order to enable service delivery and sustainable growth.
• Identify risk indicators and mitigate the risk. Coordinate and facilitate delivery on all areas of the Minister performance contract. Provide a continuous feedback and routine reports to the Minister. Provide leadership and initiative in terms of programmes and projects delivery. Apply and promote all Batho Pele principles.
• Strengthen the department’s organisational capacity and performance to deliver on the mandate. Render sound human resources management and development, security and information management services. Provide the Department with sound financial services. Provide the Department with legal and communication services and promote intergovernmental, international and stakeholder relations.
• Direct the provision of policy analysis, research, formulation, planning and monitoring and evaluation in order to facilitate the improvement of the department’s performance. Ensure integration among key resource strategies and their alignment with medium term expenditure framework. Promote good, happy and humane relations with all employees and the labour relations in general. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience at senior managerial level in the corporate support services and other related or relevant environments. 

DUTIES :

• Ensure effective, efficient, and fair management of human resources. Render human resource management services. Render human resource development services. Facilitate sound employee relations. Manage human resource information services. Provide organisational development and service delivery improvement services.
• Manage and monitor the coordination of human resource transformation strategies, diversity management strategies and plans. Provide Information and Communication Technology (ICT) management services to support organisational objectives.
• Ensure alignment of ICT and business strategy. Ensure a stable ICT environment that enables the efficient and effective utilisation of information technology. Develop, implement and maintain ICT solutions. Ensure ICT service availability, service delivery and service optimisation. Provide knowledge, information and records management services.
• Render legal services and support for the Department. Manage litigations, both on behalf of and against the department. Facilitate the process of legislation development. Provide security and facilities management services. Manage document security and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance.
• Manage vetting, screening and investigations. Manage physical security and special events. Provide facilities, office management, public and private partnership services. Provide financial management and administrative support services. Provide strategic planning, monitoring, and evaluation services. Monitor and report on the performance of the Corporate services in line with strategic plans, annual performance plans and operational plans.
• Oversee the integrated departmental planning processes, coordinate the approval, and review process of operational and strategic plans. Conduct evaluation assessments related to the programmes of the Department. Manage monitoring and evaluation functions and provide technical support to provincial departments and public entities. Provide communication services.
• Provide corporate communications, marketing and print production management services. Provide language, media and external communication services. Provide financial and administrative support. Manage financial management support. Oversee the administration support and advisory services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 8 in Accounting / Business Administration / Commerce / Supply Chain Management / Public Finance as recognised by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a senior managerial position.

DUTIES :

• Manage and render supply chain management services. Manage demand management plan and acquisition services. Manage logistics, assets and contract management. Ensure that internal procedures and control measures are in place. Provide advice and contribute towards the financial aspects of the strategic planning process of the Department.
• Compile delegations of authority in respect of financial and procurement matters that ensure that the accounting officer approves them. Provide inputs into the formulation of the medium-term objectives, policies, and strategies in support of the strategic and operational plans of the Department. Monitor and oversee the collection of revenue by the Department. Manage governance and assurance management services. Provide timely and accurate financial and operational information necessary for strategic decision making to all Branches.
• Compilation of accurate annual financial statement and timeous submission in accordance with applicable standards and legislative requirements. Good audit outcomes. Responsiveness towards queries from AGSA, Parliament and audit committees. Ensure effective management and implementation of good corporate governance in the department.
• Manage the budget performance services. Manage budget performance. Provide financial performance. Manage state of expenditure. Provide financial and administrative support. Render office service support. Provide supply chain support. Facilitate, coordinates and administer projects. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants must be in possession of a Nyukela certificate (Pre-entry Certificate to the SMS), Grade 12 Certificate and minimum qualification at NQF Level 7 in Supply Chain Management / Public Administration / Economics / Accounting / Finance / Logistics.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a senior managerial level in the supply chain management field. 

DUTIES :

• Manage demand management plan and acquisition services. Manage demand and acquisition services. Develop Integrated Demand Management Plan (IDMP). Develop and manage annual Procurement Plan. Facilitate annual appointment of Bid Evaluation Committee (BEC) and Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) members for National and Provincial Office. Manage the function of Adjudication of bids / tenders Committees.
• Develop sourcing strategies for the procurement plan submitted to National Treasury. Ensure compliance of number of days taken to award bids / tender after BEC recommendation report within the approved turnaround times. Management of contract management functions.
• Maintain policy and manage performance, compliance and client relation services. Oversee supply chain management training. Ensure compliance with policy and procedures. Ensure that inspections are undertaken. Ensure that trends analysis is conducted. Manage the call centre facility. Develop and maintain policy and manage compliance.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislative frameworks, policies governing Supply Chain Management Services (SCMS). Provide logistical and asset management services. Manage logistics services. Manage fleet services and travel arrangements. Manage asset services (acquisition and disposal). Manage annual and bi-annual asset verification and monthly reconciliation of Barcoded Asset Audit (BAUD) system and Basic Accounting System (BAS) general ledger.
• Maintain payment of Logis invoices within 30 days from receipt of invoice. Provide financial and administrative support. Monitor and improve SCM processes/systems. Provide strategic solutions, coordination and fast-tracking delivery. Effective monitoring and evaluation of tenders. Ensure effective management of financial resourcing allocated to SCM including being innovative. Render office service support.