Purpose

• It is the intention to promote representivity in the Department through the filling of these positions. 
• The candidature of applicants from designated groups especially in respect of women and people with disabilities will receive preference.

Requirements

• National Senior Certificate. 
• An appropriate NQF level 8 qualification in Agriculture as recognized by SAQA. 
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP.
• At least three years’ experience in the field of Extension and Advisory Services. 
• A valid driving license.

Skills & Competencies

• Candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment. 
• Knowledge of Agriculture Extension Methodology and Project Planning. 
• Planning and organizing skills. 
• Change management skills. 
• Conflict management. 
• Customer focus and responsiveness. 
• Communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. 
• Computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of all strategic agricultural and rural development programmes. 
• Render scientific and technical agricultural extension services to internal and external clients. 
• Coordinate support and development of research and training activities. 
• Ensure service delivery through appropriate utilization of ICT tools/ systems. 
• Perform administrative and related functions. 
• Manage the allocated resources in line with legislative and departmental policy directives and comply with corporate governance and planning imperatives. 
• Maintain high standards by ensuring that the team / section produces excellent work in terms of quality / quantity and timeliness. 
• Resolve problems of motivation and control with minimum guidance from manager. 
• Delegate functions to staff based on individual potential. 
• Provide the necessary guidance and support to other staff members with and afford staff adequate training and development opportunities. 
• Management of assets.

Additional Information

• Submit Applications via one of the options below: Via the provincial erecruitment system which is available on https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. 
• The e-recruitment system closes at 23: 59 on the closing date. Post: to P/Bag X0040, Bhisho, 5605. Hand Deliver: to Department of Rural Development & Agrarian Reform, Dukumbana Building Foyer, Independence Avenue, Bhisho, 5605. 
• Applications should be addressed to The Head of Department: Rural Development & Agrarian Reform.
• Or Can be submitted direct to the following District Addresses (Direct to a specific address):

Ref No

• Alfred Nzo District Ref No: DRDAR: 152/08/2022
• Sarah Baartman District Ref No: DRDAR: 153/08/2022
• Amathole Ref No: DRDAR: 154/08/2022
• Chris Hani Ref No: DRDAR: 155/08/2022
• Joe Gqabi Ref No: DRDAR: 156/08/2022
• O.R. Tambo Ref No: DRDAR: 157/08/2022

Remuneration

• R382 245 – R450 255 per annum (Level 09)

Enquiries

Centre

• Alfred Nzo District (X10 Posts) 
• Sarah Baartman District (X10 Posts) 
• Amathole (X8 Posts) 
• Chris Hani (X10 Posts) 
• Joe Gqabi (X4 Posts) 
• O.R. Tambo (X23 Posts)

Duration

• Three-Year Contract

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Hand Deliver at

• Alfred Nzo: Maluti Ex College of Education, ERF 206, Magistrate Street, Maluti Township, 4370, or, Private Bag X3523, Kokstad, 4700. nquiry: Mr X. Brukwe Tel: 066 238 2488
• Sarah Baartman: 64 Govan Mbeki Avenue, Mutual Building, 6th Floor, or, Private Bag X6012, Port Elizabeth, 6001. Enquiries: Ms HA Fala & Ms NT Aplein Tel: 041 402 6260 / 041 402 6266
• Amathole: 94 Old BKB Building, Fitz Patrick Road, Acardia, Quigney, East London, 5200, or, Private Bag X9032 East London, 5200. Enquiry – Ms P. Ngwexane Cell: 083 451 7454
• Chris Hani: Bathandwa Ndondo, Block H Komani Office Park, Komani Hospital, OR, Private Bag X7187, Queenstown, 5320. Enquiry: Mr Mabongo Tel: 045 807 7000
• Joe Gqabi: 2 Aliwal Street, Aliwal North, 9750, OR, Private Bag X1006, Aliwal North, 9750.Enquiry: Mrs Nqangiso Tel: 051 633 1726/29 
• Or Tambo: 4 th Floor Room 100, Botha Sigcawu Building, Corner Leeds and Owen Street, Umtata, 5099, or, Private Bag 5002, Umtata, 5099. Enquiry: Ms Z. Mjali Tel: 047 502 7726