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SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal · Head Office - Cedara

Closing date
26 October 2026
Reference
SSC24/2026
Salary band
R 1 101 468
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source check pending

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Provincial Administration: Kwazulu-Natal Location: Head Office - Cedara Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive MMS salary package) Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7, a SAQA recognized qualification in Project Management and a valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a project management environment. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms & Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, community development, Public Participation, community outreach, project management principles, social dynamics of KZN communities, Service Delivery Frameworks, Treasury Regulations. Skills: Language, listening, presentation, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, computer skills, strategic planning, organizational skills, research, analytical, leadership, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication. conflict management, change management, self- 125 disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision leadership, project management, people management, relationship management and decision making. Duties: Coordinate and facilitate planning of all agricultural projects including approval process. Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of agricultural projects. Ensure the provision and coordination of administration and other related services pertaining to projects. Develop and ensure implementation of policies and strategies related to agricultural projects. Manage the resources of the sub-directorate. Enquiries: Mr ME Ngcobo at 082 461 8728 Closing Date: 2026-10-26T23:59:00+02:00

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Requirements

  • ✓A Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7, a SAQA recognized qualification in Project Management and a valid driver’s license
  • ✓Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a project management environment
  • ✓Knowledge: RSA Constitution
  • ✓White Paper on Agriculture for KZN
  • ✓Norms & Standards for Extension and Advisory Services
  • ✓Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN
  • ✓Agricultural Policy Action Plan
  • ✓National Development Plan
  • ✓Provincial Growth and Development Plan
  • ✓Public Service Act

Key responsibilities

  • •Coordinate and facilitate planning of all agricultural projects including approval process
  • •Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of agricultural projects
  • •Ensure the provision and coordination of administration and other related services pertaining to projects
  • •Develop and ensure implementation of policies and strategies related to agricultural projects
  • •Manage the resources of the sub-directorate