Deputy Director: Agricultural Municipal Manager

The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land And Environmental Affairs (Dardlea) is an integral part of the South African Public Service established in terms of section 197 of the Constitution and read with section 7 (1) and 7 (2) of the Public Services Act of 1994.The Department derives its core mandate from the provisions of schedules 4 and 5 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and in accordance with section 104 (1) b of the Constitution. As a concurrent national and provincial legislative competency listed in schedule 4 of the Constitution, the Department, as part of the system of concurrent governance, derives its administrative mandate from both National Parliament and Provincial Legislature. The Department derives its mandates from a number of Acts and policies. The department is headed by the Member of the Executive Council appointed by the Premier of the Mpumalanga province. The MEC is assisted by the Head of Department, who is the Accounting Officer. The staff members of the department are appointed in terms of the Public Service Act of 1994. The department is accountable to the Provincial Legislature.

MINIMUM - COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of extension methodologies and Land-reform. Sound knowledge of PFMA, PSR, PSA, LRA. Sound knowledge of Project Management, change management, strategic planning, knowledge management, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organising, diversity management and computer literacy. Good communication skills (written and verbal). Computer Literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver's license.

REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture/Agri-Economics/Natural Science qualification (NQF 8), coupled with a minimum of 3 years' management related experience and knowledge of agricultural activities.

DUTIES

Provide overall management of the Agricultural office and its activities in the Municipality. Manage agricultural developments and provide support services to IDP/LED planning environment. Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes. Manage the planning and implementation of Natural Resource Management projects. Monitor poverty alleviation and household food security programmes. Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Farmers. Managing and monitor projects. Implement the extension and advisory recovery plan. Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes. Monitor the farmer's organisation for effective service delivery.