Jobs at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

key Performance Areas

• Manage and coordinate agricultural advisory services within the district.
• Ensure management of agricultural extension and advisory services across the agricultural development zones. 
• Ensure provision of extension and advisory services to promote livestock and crop development in the district. 
• Ensure provision and management of rural development facilitation and support services.
• Manage the provision of corporate services. 
• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of financial management services in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. 
• Build sound and sustainable relationships between the employer and the employees, representative bodies and all role-players.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Agriculture / Agriculture Extension or equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 
• A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). 
• Proof of completion of SMS pre- entry certificate must be submitted before appointed?

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS: 

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in agricultural development management. 
• Proven experience and thorough understanding of agriculture and rural development sectors. 
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. 
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership People Management and empowerment, Programme and project management. 
• Financial Management. 
• Change and management. Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, problem solving analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. 
• Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.

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key Performance Areas

• Manage and coordinate agricultural advisory services within the district.
• Ensure management of agricultural extension and advisory services across the agricultural development zones. 
• Ensure provision of extension and advisory services to promote livestock and crop development in the district. 
• Ensure provision and management of rural development facilitation and support services. 
• Manage the provision of corporate services. 
• Ensure efficient and effective implementation of financial management services in accordance with relevant directives and legislation. 
• Build sound and sustainable relationships between the employer and the employees, representative bodies and all role-players.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Agriculture / Agriculture Extension or equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. 
• A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). 
• Proof of completion of SMS pre- entry certificate must be submitted before appointed.

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in agricultural development management. 
• Proven experience and thorough understanding of agriculture and rural development sectors.
• Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. 
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership People Management and empowerment, Programme and project management. Financial Management. Change and management. 
• Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, problem solving analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.

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key Performance Areas

• To manage, coordinate and provide strategic leadership and direction for the provision of agriculture development and farmer support services. 
• Provide high level strategic leadership and direction on policy and programmes development and implementation within the chief directorate. 
• Coordinate and promote the implementation of agricultural extension support, agricultural development programmes and identified integrated food security strategy of south africa initiatives. 
• Manage and coordinate the provision of agricultural advisory services to farmers within the districts. 
• Establish and maintain good relations within the department and all stakeholders. 
• Manage and utilise resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.?   

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Agriculture / Agriculture Extension or equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A Minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. 
• A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). 
• Proof of completion of SMS pre- entry certificate must be submitted before appointed.

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 
• In-depth knowledge and experience in agricultural development management. 
• Proven experience and thorough understanding of Agriculture and Rural Development sector.  
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership. People Management and empowerment. Programme and project management. Financial Management. Change management. 
• Process competencies: Knowledge Management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving analysis. Client orientation and customer focus. Communication.

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key Performance Areas

• To manage, coordinate and provide strategic leadership and direction for the provision of corporate management services. 
• Provide high level strategic leadership and direction on policy and programmes development and implementation within the Chief Directorate. 
• Manage and coordinate the provision of human resource management services. 
• Manage and coordinate the provision of human resource development and employee relations services. 
• Manage and coordinate the provision of employee health and wellness services. 
• Manage and coordinate the provision of security and facilities management services. 
• Establish and maintain good relations within the department and all stakeholders. 
• Manage and utilise resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Prerequisites

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate Bachelor’s degree (NQF level 7) qualification in Business Administration / Public Administration / HRM or equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). 
• A minimum of 5 years of experience at a senior managerial level. 
• Proof of completion of SMS pre- entry certificate must be submitted before appointed. 
• A valid driver’s licence (with exception of people with disabilities.

Person Profile

KNOWLEDGE, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• Extensive understanding and in-depth knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. 
• Proven experience and knowledge in corporate services. 
• Core Competencies: Strategic capability and leadership, People Management and empowerment, Programme and project management, Financial Management, Change and management. 
• Process competencies: Knowledge Management, Service delivery innovation, problem solving analysis, client orientation and customer focus, communication. Personal Attributes: Responsiveness; Pro-activeness; Professionalism; Accuracy; Flexibility; Independent; Co-operative; Team player; Supportive; Flexible. Willing to work under changing and difficult circumstances.