DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Department: Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal Location: uMzinyathi District (X1 Post) ILembe District (X1 Post) Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary SMS package) is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within one month of assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest. Appointments will be subject to submission of the pre-entry certificate into the SMS obtainable from the National School of Government. Requirements: An NQF level 07 qualification in Agriculture and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy, National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support,, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management Principles, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, Service Delivery 114 Frameworks and Treasury Regulations. Skills: Language, listening, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer, strategic planning, organizational, research, leadership, facilitation, project management, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, be self- disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, people management, analytical thinking and decision making. Duties: Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. Manage district agricultural projects. Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies. Manage the provision of administration support to the district (including the support to Animal Health institutions (Veterinarian Services) operating within the district boundaries. Manage the resources of the Directorate. Enquiries: Mr LL Jongisa Tel No: (033) 343 8290 Notes: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

• ✓An NQF level 07 qualification in Agriculture and a valid driver’s licence
• ✓Experience: 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level
• ✓Knowledge: RSA Constitution
• ✓White Paper on Agriculture for KZN
• ✓Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services
• ✓KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy
• ✓National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support
• ✓Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles
• ✓Scientific Agricultural Production Methods
• ✓Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP)

• •Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services
• •Manage district agricultural projects
• •Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support
• •Contribute to the development and implementation of policies
• •Manage the provision of administration support to the district (including the support to Animal Health institutions (Veterinarian Services) operating within the district boundaries
• •Manage the resources of the Directorate