Vacancies at Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal

REQUIREMENTS :

• An M.Sc degree (NQF level 9) in Agricultural Disaster Management / Climate Change Adaptation / Environmental Sciences (Disaster Risk Science) and a valid driver’s licence. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Experience: 6 years’ post qualification (M.Sc) natural scientific experience.
• Knowledge: Sound knowledge of the Disaster Management Act, National Climate Change Act and related Policies, climate change adaptation frameworks, agricultural production systems, natural resource management principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations, research and scientific methodologies, GIS and spatial analysis applications, monitoring and evaluation systems.
• Skills: Technical: Strategic planning and leadership, policy development and excellent report writing, research, project management and development, planning and execution of scientific projects, change management, budget planning and expenditure control, advanced scientific and technical knowledge in climate change and disaster risk management, excellent presentation skills, strong stakeholder management and negotiation, project and financial management, ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities, risk and vulnerability assessment, climate risk analysis, GIS and spatial planning, data management and interpretation, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, policy development and analysis, scientific presentation, mentoring.
• Generic: Strategic capability and leadership, decision making, team leadership, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, planning, organizing and execution, conflict management, people management, change management, problem solving and analytical thinking. 

DUTIES :

• Manage scientific research and development.
• Manage policy, strategy development and stakeholders’ relations.
• Manage Agricultural Disaster Risk Assessments and Funding Schemes.
• Manage the implementation of Climate Change Programmes.
• Manage Human Resources and Financial Resources of the Sub-Directorate. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 08 four-year B.Sc in Agriculture degree majoring in Microbiology and/or Plant Pathology, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Professional Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ relevant post qualification experience.
• Knowledge: Sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques. Sound and broad knowledge of laboratory instrumentation maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting. Knowledge of microbiology and/or plant pathology. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, Occupational Health and Safety Standards.
• Skills: Technical: Analytical skills and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and development, writing of scientific papers, technical reports and popular articles, scientific editing and reviewing, communication at a scientific, technical and informative level, programme and project management, presentation and computer aided scientific applications, professional judgement, policy development and analysis.
• Generic: Leadership, mentorship, conflict management, financial management, planning and organizing, analytical, problem solving and analytical thinking, creativity, decision making, change management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, innovation, computer literacy, customer focus and responsiveness, networking, creating high-performance culture. 

DUTIES :

• Conduct research and development. Perform agricultural scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Human Capital Development and Management. Perform administrative functions. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 7 qualification in Financial Management and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ supervisory experience or 3 years’ experience at the level of an Administrative Officer in the financial management field.
• Knowledge: PFMA, Treasury Regulations, National and Provincial Treasury Instruction Notes, Division of Revenue Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, PERSAL, BAS, LOGIS, Departmental Policies and SOP’s.
• Skills: Financial Management, people management, time management, decision making, planning, organizing, conflict management, good written and verbal communication, strong leadership, innovative, creativity, problem solving, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer literacy, project management and change management. 

DUTIES :

• Administer the co-ordination of banking, suspense accounts and entity process.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the timeous preparation for financial reporting.
• Oversee the co-ordination and maintenance of departmental loss control.
• Facilitate and co-ordinate the inter-departmental accounts.
• Manage resources of the section and provide advice, guidance and inputs to policies. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ post qualification experience in an agricultural scientific environment.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Sound and broad scientific knowledge on research procedures and activities, sound and broad knowledge of tunnel production, maintenance, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, knowledge of horticulture, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques, and scientific methodology and models.
• Skills: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high-performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship, decision making, team leadership, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organizing, conflict management, and problem-solving and analysis. 

DUTIES :

• To conduct research and development.
• To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• To develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Human capital development. To manage resources of the section. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF Level 06 Diploma in Agricultural Sciences. Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certificated Natural Scientist in the field of Agricultural Science and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 3 years’ post qualification experience in an agricultural scientific environment.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards, sound and broad scientific knowledge of research procedures and activities, sound and broad knowledge of tunnel production, maintenance, equipment calibration and troubleshooting, knowledge of agronomy, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Regulations, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Departmental HRM and HRD Policies, sound understanding of agricultural research methodologies and application of practices and techniques. Scientific methodology and models.
• Skills: Programme and project management, scientific methodologies, research and development, computer-aided scientific applications, analytical skills and data analysis, knowledge of legal compliance, technical report writing, creating a high performance culture, professional judgement, data analysis, mentorship, decision making, team leadership, analytical skills, creativity, self-management, financial management, customer focus and responsiveness, communication, computer literacy, networking, people management, planning and organizing, conflict management, problem solving and analysis.  

DUTIES :

• To conduct research and development. To perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions.
• To develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
• Human capital development. To manage the resources of the division. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Human Resources Management or Public Administration and a valid driver’s license.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, NDP 2030, relevant HRD Policies and Procedures, National and Provincial HRD Policies and Strategies, South African Qualifications Authority Act, Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act, Performance Management System, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Treasury Regulations, Practice Notes in Public Service, PERSAL, Batho Pele Principles, White Paper on Education and Training, knowledge of moderating assessments.
• Skills: Problem solving, time management, decision making, planning, organising, project planning, communication, interpersonal, innovation, creativity, analytical, policy analysis and development, research, facilitation, presentation, influencing, computer, report writing. 

DUTIES :

• Develop the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
• Provide advice and guidance on The WSP to internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct career guidance. Implement training quality assurance systems.
• Develop and review Policies. Conduct skills audit processes.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric) and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: Office administration, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act and Treasury Regulations.
• Skills: Time management, decision making, planning, organising, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal relations, computer, report writing, analytical, telephone etiquette and innovative skills. 

DUTIES :

• Render general clerical support services.
• Provide stores administration services.
• Provide human resources support services.
• Provide financial administration support services in the component.
• Provide transport and asset support services. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• A Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate (Matric).
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Practice Notes, Income Tax Act, National Interventions.
• Skills: Financial management, people management, problem solving, time management, decision making, planning, organising, leadership, project planning, conflict management, communication (verbal and written), interpersonal relations, policy analysis, motivational, computer, report writing and influencing skills. 

DUTIES :

• Render general clerical support services.
• Render supply chain clerical support services.
• Render Human Resource support services.
• Render financial administration support services.
• Render fixed and movable asset support services.
• Render transport support services (transport officer). 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF level 03 qualification/ Grade 11.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: Basic laundry services knowledge.
• Skills: Cleaning, operating equipment, basic verbal/written communication and time management. 

DUTIES :

• Collect or receive dirty laundry. Provide laundry cleaning services. Sort and deliver laundry.
• Keep and maintain cleaning products and equipment, e.g. washing machine, dryer, presser. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• ABET Level 2. Basic education literacy and numeracy.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: Basic knowledge of operating cleaning equipment, awareness of Occupational Health and Safety.
• Skills: Cleaning skills and basic verbal/written communication skills. 

DUTIES :

• Cleaning office buildings. Render kitchen services. Cleaning of restrooms. Keep and maintain cleaning materials and equipment. 

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REQUIREMENTS :

• ABET Level 02.
• Experience: No experience required.
• Knowledge: Maintenance of grounds, planting procedures and processes.
• Skills: basic numeracy and verbal/written communication skills and operating equipment. 

DUTIES :

• Cleaning of the office grounds.
• Planting of trees, grass and flowers.
• Perform general assistance work for the office.
• Perform daily inspection and maintenance of garden equipment.