POST 02/182 : LOCAL AGRICULTURAL MANAGER (X13 POSTS)
SALARY : R766 584 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive salary MMS package
CENTRE : (Ref No: SSC06/2023) – Mzumbe Local Municipality, Vulamehlo and Umdoni
Local Municipality – Ugu District; Ukhahlamba Local Municipality – Uthukela
District
(Ref No: NSC01/2023) – Umhlathuze Local Municipality, Ntambanana and
Mthonjaneni Local Municipality, Umfolozi Local Municipality – King Cetshwayo
District; Ulundi Local Municipality, uPhongolo Local Municipality – Zululand
District; Endumeni Local Municipality, Umvoti Local Municipality – Umzinyathi
District; Hlabisa and Big Five False Bay Local Municipality, Mtubatuba Local
Municipality – Umkhanyakude District; Newcastle Local Municipality – Amajuba
District
REQUIREMENTS : A 4 year B.Sc degree in Agriculture or a 3 year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture
plus an Honours degree in Agriculture or a National Diploma in Agriculture plus
a B.Tech degree in Agriculture, compulsory registration with SACNASP as a
Natural Scientist or Professional Scientist and a valid driver’s license.
Experience: 8 – 10 years’ experience in an Agricultural Environment.
Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, 1996,
Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, Strategy for
Agrarian Transformation in KZN, Agricultural Extension and Advisory
Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agricultural Policy
Action Plan, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development
Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, PFMA, Labour Relations
Act, EPMDS, community development, public participation, community
outreach, project management principles, social dynamics of KZN
communities, service delivery frameworks, Treasury Regulations. Skills:
Analytical and data analysis, scientific methodology and models, research and
development, scientific editing and review, project management, professional
judgement, computer aided scientific applications, planning and organizing,
team leadership, problem solving and analysis, creativity and innovation,
decision making, customer focus and responsiveness, communication,
presentation, public speaking, computer literacy, management, social
facilitation and conflict management.
DUTIES : Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. Manage
the implementation of local agricultural projects. Implement agricultural specific
intervention. Promote partnerships and cooperation with relevant role players.
Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery. Manage
resources of the local municipality.
ENQUIRIES : Mr LL Jongisa Tel No: 033 – 355 9299
APPLICATIONS : All applications for Ref No: SSC06/2023 must be addressed to the Acting Head
of Department and should preferably be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin
Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag
x6005 Hilton, 3245
All applications for Ref No: NSC01/2023 must be addressed to the Head of
Department and should preferably be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no.
11634, Corner of via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay,
3900. Applications may also be posted to Private Bag x1048, Richards Bay,
3900
NOTE : Applications for the above post must be submitted on the most recent Z83
application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or
www.dpsa.gov.za All applications must be accompanied by the applicant’s
detailed CV. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and
other relevant supporting documents. Short listed candidates will be required
to submit certified copies of all educational qualifications including Senior
(Matric) Certificate and supporting documents (Identity documents, drivers
licence etc.) on or before the day of the interview. Applications must be
submitted on or before the closing date. NB: Late, faxed or emailed
applications will not be accepted. All applications must quote the correct
reference number. It may be required of the successful candidate to undergo
a security clearance. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign
qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
and to provide proof of such evaluation on request. Applications will not be
acknowledged due to the large volume of applications received. Candidates
who failed to comply with the above instructions will be disqualified for all SMS
posts, appointments will be subject to submission of the pre-entry certificate
into the SMS obtainable from the National School of Government.
CLOSING DATE : 03 February 2023