DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 09 June 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
POST : PROJECT COORDINATOR: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/389
SALARY : R527 298 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Directorate: District Office: Eastern Cape (Chris Hani District)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri-Business / Agricultural Management / B Com. Agriculture / Agri-Business. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at supervisory level. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the Departments policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In-depth knowledge of Policy Development and Monitoring and Evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of Government Development Policies e.g National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good Corporate Governance Principles. Knowledge in Human and Financial Management. Job related skills: Project management skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Agricultural development skills. Conflict management skills. Stakeholder mobilisation. Financial management skills. Computer literacy. Information management and Analytical skills. A valid drivers’ license.
DUTIES : Assist in facilitating the development, review and management of policies and programmes for Land Development and Post Settlement support. Assist in facilitating the engagement with relevant stakeholders on policy matters. Assist in facilitating capacity building session for officials and stakeholders on policies and programmes developed. Participate in the development and review of
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Assist with the implementation of
projects for the development of procedures towards commercialization. Co-ordinate the process of identifying procedures to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of partnership between producers and
development partners. Organise capacity building and training programmes for
producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and
service providers. Facilitate resource mapping and mobilization of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch. Facilitate the development and approval of project registers. Facilitate farm assessments and feasibility studies. Facilitate the compilation of reports and development of business plans. Co-ordinate processes towards approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents and conduct quality assurance. Ensure
alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / SOPs. Present the submission to the relevant committees and structures. Facilitate the effective promotion and practice of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Manage human and financial resources in line with relevant policy and legislative framework. Mitigate identified operation and fraud risks. Implement internal and external controls in line with the policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 7018136
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded by post to PO Box 1716, East London, 5200 or Hand delivered during office hours to Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5200.
NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White
Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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POST: SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: LAND DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT
REF NO:3/2/1/2023/390
SALARY : R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Directorate: District Office: Eastern Cape (Chris Hani District)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics / Agri-Business / Agricultural Management / B Com. Agriculture / Agri-Business. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
Job related knowledge: Knowledge of the Departments policies, prescripts and practices pertaining to Land Reform. Knowledge and understanding of sector needs and business requirements. In-depth knowledge of Policy Development and Monitoring and Evaluation techniques. Knowledge and understanding of Government Development Policies e.g: National Development Plan, National Growth Path, Planning and Budgeting Framework, etc. Research methodology. Good corporate governance principles. Knowledge in human and financial management. Job related skills: Project management skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Agricultural development skills. Conflict management skills. Stakeholder mobilisation. Financial management skills. Computer literacy. Information management and analytical skills. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Implement projects for the development of producers towards commercialization. Assist with coordinating the process of identifying producers to be supported. Assist in the establishment and management of partnerships between producers and development partners. Organise capacity building and training programmes for producers. Facilitate the appointment of prospective strategic partners and service providers. Assist in facilitating resource mapping and mobilization of all identified farms for development in line with departmental priorities, Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan of the Branch. Assist in facilitation of the development and approval of project registers. Assist in facilitation of farm assessments and feasibility studies. Compile reports and assist in the development of business plans. Co-ordinate processes towards approval of projects. Co-ordinate the compilation of approval documents. Ensure alignment and compliance of submissions to the policies / Standard operating procedures (SOPs). Present the submissions to the relevant committees and structures. Adhere to effective promotion of good corporate governance and compliance with financial and human resource. Conduct ongoing monitoring and reporting of projects under implementation. Adhere to relevant prescripts and legislative framework (human and financial resources). Assist in mitigation of the identified operational and fraud risks. Adhere to internal and external controls in line with the policies.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A van Vuuren Tel No: (043) 701 8127 or Ms A Kili Tel No: (043) 7018136
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be forwarded by post to PO Box 1716, East London, 5200 or Hand delivered during office hours to Corner Moore Coutts Street, Ocean Terrace View, Block H, Quigney, East London, 5200.
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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POST: SENIOR DATA CAPTURER
RE NO: 3/2/1/2023/384
Directorate: Quality Assurance and Administration
SALARY : R241 485 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Free State (Bloemfontein)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 1 year experience in data capturing or administration experience within Restitution.
Job related knowledge: Public Service sector requirements and typing policy.
Job related skills: Computer literacy in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and e-mail programmes. Excellent typing skills and communication skills (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Capture data received from claimants. Screen the clients to check if the criteria have been met. Capture data received. Compile statistics and captured in the database. Update statistical information for all lodged claims. Reconcile all statistical information captured. Update the status of the claims on database. Track, progress and make follow up on all claims submitted for approval. Standardize order claims file per departmental file plan. Re-arrange claims per district and local municipality in a sequential order. Maintain utilization of folio numbers including routing and indexing. Respond to general enquiries, liaise with relevant stakeholders and file them accordingly. Acknowledge receipt of enquiry. Screen the enquiry on a database and check whether its valid or not. Prepare monthly and weekly reports. Compile and submit weekly reports per entire activities allocated per week.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Modise Tel No: (051) 403 0200
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein, 9300 or hand delivered during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.
NOTE : Indian and White Males and African, Indian and White Female and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST: SECRETARY
REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/380
Chief Directorate: Sector Capacity Development
SALARY : R202 233 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Job related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
Job related skills: good telephone etiquette, Sound organisational skills, Computer literacy, Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from different backgrounds, Communication skills (written and verbal), Ability to act with tact and discretion and good presentation skills.
DUTIES : Provide secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior manager. Record appointments and events on the diary. Type documents for the Director and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. fax machine and photocopier. Provide clerical support services to the Director. Liaise with travel agencies to make travel arrangements.Checks the arrangements when relevant documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for Director and staff in the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players, organise refreshments, sets up for scheduled meeting and events. Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit. Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the Director. Record basic minutes of the meetings of the Director where required. Draft routine correspondence and reports. Do filing of documents for the Director and the unit where necessary. Administer matters like leave registers and telephone accounts. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle the procurement of standards items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collect all relevant documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remain up to date with regard to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work environment to ensure efficient and effective support to the senior manager. Study the relevant Public Service and the departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures and processes that apply in the office of the Director.
ENQUIRIES : Ms R Hlongwane Tel No: (012) 319 6335
Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or lhand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE : African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.