ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: RURAL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 18/7/2026
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Mopani District
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 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.

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.

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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