ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RURAL DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 17/7/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate postgraduate (NQF level 8) qualification in Agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in Agriculture/Rural Development. A Valid driver's license (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Sound and in-depth Knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act. Experience in: Rural development practices, principles, directives, legislations, etc. People management. Assessment of agricultural land. Policy analysis and development. Communication skills. Leadership skills. Map reading and interpretation.

Duties

Conduct integrated rural development initiatives. Conduct social facilitation and participatory community development services. Coordinate land reform projects development initiatives. Facilitate the training of state land and land reform beneficiaries.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294 3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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