ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RURAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate postgraduate NQF level 7 qualification in Agriculture or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Rural Development of which 3 years must be at Supervisory level. A Valid driver's license (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Extensive knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Public Finance Management Act (Act 1 of 1999 as amended by Act 29 of 1999), Division of Revenue Act, Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development Policy, Land Reform Act, 1997 (Act 3 of 1997) Dora Act, Polices and Strategies: APAP, RAAVC, Limpopo Development Plan. National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support. Communication skills. Client orientation and customer focus. Knowledge Management. Service delivery innovation. Change management. Financial Management for Non-Financial Managers.

Duties

Coordinate agricultural development support programs. Coordinate social facilitation and participatory community development services. Coordinate land reform development initiatives. Promote knowledge transfer and skills development.

Where to send your application

Applicants using electronic format must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za and applicants submitting applications in a printed hard copy (manual or hand delivery) must quote the relevant reference number on the Z83 application for employment form and forward to the below addresses. For Head office: Polokwane; Mara Research Station; Towoomba Research Station, Thulamela, Makhado Laboratory, Mokopane Lboratory, Lephalale Laboratory, Tompi Seleka College and Madzivhandila College: The Head of Department, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X9487, Polokwane 0700 or hand delivered to: Office 48, Temo Towers Floor 2, 67/69 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0699. Waterberg District: The Director Waterberg District Limpopo Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X1048, Modimolle, 0510 or hand delivered to: Cnr Thabo Mbeki and Limpopo Streets, Old NTK Buildings, Modimolle, 0510. Capricorn District: The Director: Capricorn District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X28, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 28 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Sekhukhune District: The Director: Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X01, Chuenespoort, 0745 or hand delivered to: Block 27 Next to Traffic Government offices: Lebowakgomo. Mopani District: The Director Mopani District Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X577, Giyani, 0826 or hand delivered to: Old Parliamentary Building, Giyani, 0826. Vhembe District: The Director: Vhembe District, Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Private Bag X2247, Sibasa, 0970 or Physical address: Handed in at Makwarela Government offices.

Enquiries

Mopani District: Ms. Malatji MA and Matlou MT, Tel No: (015) 811 9837 or (015) 811 1189. Capricorn District: Mr. Masera Tel No: (015) 632 8625, Mr. Mphahlele STG Tel No: (015) 632 8600 or Ms. Matlou MT Tel No: (015) 632 8600.

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