Jobs at The North West Department of Rural Environment and Agricultural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate qualification (NQF Level 7) as recognised by SAQA in Public Administration/ Human Resources / Legal Services/ Communications/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification. A minimum of 5 years of experience at the Senior Management level. A valid driver’s license. In-depth knowledge and understanding of corporate services management in public service. ]

DUTIES :

• Oversee the rendering of Human Resource Management & Development Services within the Department. Manage the provision of strategic support and administration services. Oversee the legal support services of the Department. Oversee security compliance and transformation within the Department. Oversee the management of ICT and Knowledge management within the Department. Ensure departmental compliance to the PAIA and POPIA. Monitor Communications Services within the Department. Coordinate strategic planning cycle, strategic and business plans. Collate organizational performance reports quarterly and annually.
• Manage and provide support services to the entire department. Manage information by ensuring that all information in the department is secure/accessible/reliable and properly recorded. Minimize risk to the department by ensuring that controls for all internal processes are in place. Develop and implement efficient reporting systems to ensure optimal internal decision-making for management. Manage the departmental PMDS for Senior Management Services in line with the Annual Performance Plan and implementation plan as well as annual report. Provide financial and personnel leadership and ensure overall management and control of the Chief Directorate Corporate Services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12/ Senior Certificate. An LLB Degree (NQF level 7) as recognised by SAQA. Five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level in Legal Services. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• Offer legal opinions and advices by advising MEC on appeals lodged against administrative decisions taken in terms of legislation guiding the department, studying and researching the case at hand to give an informed opinion, analysing and checking prospects of success, giving advice to proceed or not, liaising with experts on the relevant fields of law and advising on settlement to avoid unnecessary legal costs. Monitor Legal Contracts by scrutinizing agreements and comply with prescribed procedure for the conclusion of binding documents, identifying the intention of the contract and provide legal advice during conceptualization of the contract, conducting risk assessment to avoid unnecessary financial loss and litigation, consulting with staff and external parties involved in the contract, liaising with State Law Advisors on contracts and rendering regular workshops on contracts.
• Communicate with State Attorney on litigation matters involving the department by managing the investigation and compiling relevant documents to State Attorney, dealing with litigation on behalf of the department through the State Attorney, conducting research on case at hand to establish state liabilities, giving instructions to State Attorney during court proceedings, managing the investigation and compilation of evidence from Staff and Management, managing the cases referred to the State Attorney with regards to dates and ensuring court appearance by officials and avoid prescription, assisting State Attorney to prepare briefs to advocates where necessary and verifying correctness of the invoices for payment of the State Attorney. Ensure that there is sound labour stability and by providing support to Legal Services directorate and Corporate Management Services. Management of the directorate budget in accordance with the financial management prescripts. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 certificate. A relevant (NQF level 7) qualification as recognized by SAQA in Public Management/Administration/Monitoring and Evaluation or equivalent recognised by SAQA. A minimum five (5) years’ experience at middle/ Senior management level within Strategic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation environment. Valid Drivers’ License. 

DUTIES :

• Develop and manage the implementation of Departmental policies, strategic guidelines, directives and procedures with regards to performance information. Facilitate and coordinate operational and strategic planning processes. Manage the monitoring processes. Formulate and manage the component budget against its strategic objective. Ensure effective people management and empowerment in the Directorate. Manage the evaluation processes. Manage Departmental Research and evaluation plan. Commission research and evaluation studies in the Department. Oversee the Conducting of research in the Department. Manage personnel of the Directorate and provide effective guidance on implementation of Government policies and regulations. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF 8 BVSc/BVMCh Degree as recognize by the SAQA. Compulsory registration with south African Veterinary Council. One-to-two-year post qualification experience. Understanding of the application of the Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984). An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000).

DUTIES :

• To provide risk assessment of potential hazardous situations in area that involve Animal Health. Managing and Co-ordinating the Brucellosis Scheme in the State Veterinary area. Assessing the prevalence of TB in the area and instituting the necessary control measures. Participating in the Departmental Primary Animal Health Care (PAHC) project through providing necessary secondary intervention function.
• Conducting risk assessment on all commodities that are destined for export. Ensure compliance of all imported commodities arriving in the State Veterinary area. Inspecting and registering all facilities that intend to export commodities out of South Africa. Preparing the State Veterinary office operational budget requirements and inputs into the Regional MTEF budgets. Preparing the work statistics and data management. Participating in the compilation of personnel work plans and evaluation of personnel performance in a State Veterinary office (PMDS). Reporting to line function manager. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An appropriate NQF 8 BVSc/BVMCh Degree as recognize by the SAQA. Compulsory registration with south African Veterinary Council. One-to-two-year post qualification experience. Understanding of the application of the Animal Diseases Act (Act 35 of 1984). An understanding of the Meat Safety Act (Act 40 of 2000).

DUTIES :

• Sampling coordination. Provide professional guidance to clients when submitting samples and requesting laboratory services. Laboratory investigations of diagnostic samples and conducting of necropsies, and professional guidance to laboratory analysis on types and methods of tests to be carried out. Write test reports with professional recommendations. Know disease conditions of the province and provide guidance to peers. Conduct on-farm investigations of disease outbreaks and unusual or inconclusive laboratory cases. Conduct extension work. Implement the technical requirements of ISO 17025. Participate in all accreditation work. Implement OHS at section level *Manage and control subordinates’ key performance areas in accordance with departmental policies. Compile reports and report to management. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Health / National Diploma or equivalent. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). Minimum of 6 year’s hands on experience Supervisor experience will be an added advantage

DUTIES :

• Supervise implementation of vaccination programs on Controlled Diseases according to the Animal Disease Act. Supervise the activities of Primary Animal Health Care. Supervise the organisation and implementation of community clinics. Supervise conduction National and Provincial Survey of prescribed diseases in the North West province. Supervise implementation of the Brucellosis and Tuberculosis Eradication Schemes in the North West Province. Participate in the movement of buffaloes within and in or out of the North West Province. Reporting to line function manager. Implement Performance Management Development System for subordinates..