Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal
Salary band
R 1 143 468
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
SSC14/2026
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Department
Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal
Location
Head Office - Cedara
Salary
R1 143 468 per annum, (all-inclusive salary OSD package)
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 170 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.
Enquiries
Mrs NZQ Pakkies Tel No: (033) 355 9148
Closing Date
2026-08-31T23:59:00+02:00
Agriculture remains a significant employer in South Africa, particularly in the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo. Government agricultural extension officers, veterinary professionals, and food safety inspectors are employed through provincial Departments of Agriculture and the national Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. The veterinary sector is regulated by the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC).
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