Fresh Jobs at Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council and CPD compliant.
• 3 years appropriate experience. Valid driver’s license (code B). Computer skilled.

Duties :

• To render an advanced Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984). Plan and implement disease control measures and Administer vaccinations for state-controlled animal diseases (e.g. Rabies, Brucellosis, foot and Mouth disease and Anthrax).
• Collect and prepare specimens and dispatch samples for state-controlled and other diseases e.g. BR, Rabies, Sheep Scab for the veterinarian’s diagnosis and collection of census data regarding farm and domestic animals. Conduct inspections of livestock for the presence of all diseases listed by the World Organization of Animal Health (WHOA), this can be on farms or at points of animal congregation like auctions, road stall and speculators.
• Participate in campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal diseases. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian regarding animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection. Assisting the State Veterinarian with investigations relating to surveys, postmortems and animal diseases e.g. Avian Influenza, CBPP and PPR. Obtaining and processing of epidemiological and other data. Collection of samples for analysis by the State Veterinarian and laboratory. Enforce animal disease legislation at auctions, veterinary roadblocks, border posts, etc.
• Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners, initiate meetings, gatherings and farmers days for the promotion of animal health and production. Do presentations at extension programs, farmers days, etc. Develop informal settlement surveillance program and educational support. Perform administrative and related functions that entail the Population of databases and registers. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Provide inputs to the Operational Plan for Animal Health Unit.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Animal Health as recognized by SAQA. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council and CPD compliant.
• 3 years appropriate experience. Valid driver’s license (code B). Computer skilled.

Duties :

• To render an advanced Animal Health Regulatory Support Service in terms of the Animal Health Diseases Act (Act 35/1984). Plan and implement disease control measures and Administer vaccinations for state-controlled animal diseases (e.g. Rabies, Brucellosis, foot and Mouth disease and Anthrax).
• Collect and prepare specimens and dispatch samples for state-controlled and other diseases e.g. BR, Rabies, Sheep Scab for the veterinarian’s diagnosis and collection of census data regarding farm and domestic animals. Conduct inspections of livestock for the presence of all diseases listed by the World Organization of Animal Health (WHOA), this can be on farms or at points of animal congregation like auctions, road stall and speculators.
• Participate in campaigns and other activities aimed at eradicating the spread of animal diseases. Render a support service to the State Veterinarian regarding animal disease control, reproduction and production advancement, sample collection. Assisting the State Veterinarian with investigations relating to surveys, postmortems and animal diseases e.g. Avian Influenza, CBPP and PPR. Obtaining and processing of epidemiological and other data. Collection of samples for analysis by the State Veterinarian and laboratory. Enforce animal disease legislation at auctions, veterinary roadblocks, border posts, etc.
• Provide extension services on animal health to animal owners, initiate meetings, gatherings and farmers days for the promotion of animal health and production. Do presentations at extension programs, farmers days, etc. Develop informal settlement surveillance program and educational support. Perform administrative and related functions that entail the Population of databases and registers. Compile and submit monthly and quarterly reports. Provide inputs to the Operational Plan for Animal Health Unit.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in finance environment. Code 08 driver's license. No criminal record. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate.

Duties :

• To manage and facilitate the provision of financial management and administration services. Manage and ensure the correct department's expenditure & revenue transactions and provide accounts payable management functions, manage compilation of journals to correct allocation of expenditure transactions.
• Ensure all suppliers are accounted for. Manage the validation of creditor’s balances accurately. Manage the Implementation of financial accounting system. Manage effective administration of the financial systems (SAP/ BAS/ PERSAL/ etc.). Manage effective monitoring of general ledger accounts. Manage accurate allocation of receipt and payments. Manage accurate financial & management accounting records according to GAAP and GRAP.
• Manage and provide financial information regarding the allocation of funding of ad hoc related projects/ programmes. Manage revenue income/ collection processes, Manage and ensure maintenance of an accurate and effective cashier systems. Research and keep abreast of breast practice initiatives and developments within the directorate. Develop business/ strategic plan for the directorate and align it with Chief Directorate and ensure implementation thereof. Oversee the development and implementation of operational plans for the directorate. manage the development and coordination of service delivery improvement plan.
• Manages and calculates risks; Oversee and ensure provision of coaching, disciplining and mentoring of staff to improve performance. Manage the performance of staff and ensure assessment of their performance. Consolidate and manage of budget in the directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics for the section. Manage leave in the directorate.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus NQF 7 in Communications/ Public Relations/ Media Liaison/ Journalism. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in communications environment. Valid Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate.

Duties :

• To manage the provision of communications and stakeholder engagement in the department. Manage inter-departmental and inter-governmental collaboration. Manage the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy, policy and procedures. Manage the provision of event management services. Manage the creation of advertising, advertorial, awareness-raising and marketing collateral for various campaigns across multiple channels and mediums. Manage the corporate identity, branding and exhibition portfolio of the department. Manage the development and implementation of the department’s editorial and publications programme.
• Ensure the development and implementation of a framework for targeted and focused internal communication. Manage staff communication of changes and new developments. Manage the development of coherent and strategic messages for departmental staff. Manage the development and distribution of communication products, Oversee content for the website and intranet. Manage the monitoring, evaluation and reporting on the impact of communication. Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure.
• Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate. Enhance and maintain employee motivation. Align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate. Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus NQF 7 in Human Resource Management qualification as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Human Resources Management environment. Valid Driver’s license. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate.

Duties :

• To manage the provision of human resources management and development services. To Manage the provision of human administration services, human resource planning and employment equity and the provision of human resources information and payroll services, Manage and monitor the development and implementation of the HR strategy and plan. Manage the development and maintenance of database and systems regarding HR information, to manage the staff establishment, the development and implementation of employment equity plans, coordination of diversity management, facilitation and provision of employee relations services, coordination of the collective bargaining processes in the department, manage the facilitation and resolution of grievances and disputes, manage relationships with recognized trade unions ensuring cordial and constructive interaction and acting as management representative in cases where disputes arise.
• To Manage effective provision of Organisation design, change management and service delivery improvement services in the Department, Manage and facilitate the provision of job evaluation process, implementation of coordinated and OSD posts, development and maintenance of job descriptions in the Department, Manage and facilitate the development and review of the service delivery model and business process mapping, organizational review and redesign process, change management and culture survey within the Department, manage the provision of human resource development, skills development , talent management and development of work skills plan.
• Manage resources (Human/ Finance/ Equipment/ Assets). Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure, spending in line with strategic objectives, Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate, Enhance and maintain employee motivation, align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate and Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus NQF 7 in Security Management/ Transport Management/ Facilities/ Public Management as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at middle/senior managerial level in facilities/security management environment. Valid Driver’s license. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate.

Duties :

• To manage and monitor the provision of security management and work environment services. Manage the provision of security management[MM1.1] services. Manage the development and maintenance of security awareness programmes, manage physical and information security services, conduct investigation on security breaches, develop a master plan to manage the security of the department. Establish standards for access control and management. Establish and manage appropriate service provider and contractor databases. Maintain and manage an effective relationship between the Department, its regional offices and all law enforcement agencies related to security operations.
• Manage the provision of auxiliary services, Manage the provision of office support, Manage the provision of cleaning services, manage the provision of printing services, develop policies and processes, Manage the provision of telecommunication services, Management of facilities. Manage the provision of maintenance service on infrastructure, Manage the administration of property leases, Management of fleet services, Manage the administration of motor transport subsidy, Manage departmental fleet. Manage resources (Human/ Finance/Equipment/ Assets). Ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure. Ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives. Monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment.
• Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals. Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate, Enhance and maintain employee motivation, align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate and Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

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Requirements :

• Matric certificate plus (NQF level 7) qualification in Public Administration/Management/ Business Administration/ Management as recognised by SAQA. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Research/ Monitoring & Evaluation or Strategy environment. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate. Valid Driver’s license.

Duties :

• Manage and coordinate departmental strategic planning process and coordinate the development and maintenance of strategic policy frameworks, and Service Delivery Improvement Plan of the Department. Manage the development of Strategic Plans, Annual Performance Plans, Operational Plans and Policy Review and Development. Manage the development and implementation departmental planning & policy systems and procedures. Participate in the departmental and provincial government planning processes.
• Provide guidance to the department on planning processes, policy review & development, and implementation of policies. Co-ordinate research on departmental policies and update policy register. Participate and manage the coordination of the development of departmental plans and policies. Manage coordination and interaction with other departments and stakeholders on aspects of work / issues related to the GDARD mandate. Participate in departmental and sector forums relating to performance management. Manage the SEAIS processes for planning purposes. Compile presentations for planning and policy sub-unit. Participate constructively in the component and departmental meetings as required. Provide support during audits of performance information. Develop Monitoring and evaluation framework.
• Consolidate and analyse GPG and national requirement for monitoring and evaluation. Design and develop monitoring and evaluation framework, institutionalised frameworks. Consult on framework and get approval for implementation. Evaluate strategy implemented monitoring and evaluations insights and opinions. Develop monitoring tools institutional processes, best practice and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Validate develop tools with internals stakeholders for effectiveness. Evaluate and monitor for effective implementation of monitoring and evaluation initiatives. People Management. Sign performance agreements for the Directorate based on approved Job Descriptions, Strategic and Annual Performance Plans of the Department. Manage human resources in the Directorate and maintain discipline. Manage training and development of personnel according to agreed training interventions. Manage the provision of equipment required by personnel for achievement of outputs in their respective Job Descriptions.
• Provide regular verbal and written feedback [aligned to quarterly performance assessments] to personnel on performance. Mentor and coach personnel. Determine the human resources needs of the Directorate in consultation with Corporate Services. Develop and update the service delivery and work plan for the Directorate. Provide sufficient guidance to personnel in terms of the service delivery plan, work plans, core business roles and priorities of the Department through quarterly personnel meetings. Manage skills transfer between personnel in the Directorate and outside technical assistants and/or consultants.
• Plan and allocate work responsibilities and processes to control work performance including quality assurance. Financial Management, Manage funds in the Directorate in compliance with Public Finance Management Act and the Treasury Regulations. Limit under spending or overspending by the Directorate in terms of the departmental budget allocations. Manage the effective spending of infrastructure grant funding. align the strategic priorities and the work plans of the Directorate with the Chief Directorate. Develop operational plans for the Directorate and work plans for each staff member in the Directorate and Provide written contributions to departmental quarterly progress reports, Annual Report, SCOPA, Budget speeches, Annual Performance Plan, etc.

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Requirements :

• Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture/ Veterinary Services/ Business Administration/ Management as recognised by SAQA. 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level in the Public Sector. Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate.

Duties :

• To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agro-processing industry development & support and integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource management services. Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services. Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services.
• Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research and technology development services. Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products. Ensure the prevention and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services. Manage the provision of agriculture public health services. Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services. Manage infrastructure portfolio management services. Manage the implementation of infrastructure Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures.
• Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units. Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng. Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province. Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics. Manage leave.