DEPUTY DIRECTOR: AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 8/7/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remunerative package.
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 NQF Level 8 qualification in Agricultural Economics or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required of which 3 years’ experience must be at an Assistant Director level. A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills: Computer skills (advanced). Statistical skills. Negotiation skills (advanced). Knowledge of economic and financial (advanced) analytical techniques. Communication/presentation skills (advanced).

Duties

Manage the rendering of services in the agricultural and agribusiness sector. Continuous in-depth study/research of developments/patterns/trends in a specific agricultural environment (e.g. resources, production, marketing, reform, macroeconomics, farm management, agricultural business, international trade and investment, business support, rural development etc.). Manage the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation (specific districts/areas, a specific industry, specific events/circumstances) pertaining to legislation/strategy/policy/initiatives/interventions. Manage the application, adaptation and/or development of models in order to reflect the current situation and/or forecast/project possible scenarios. Initiate, design and manage the compilation of the final output eg. reports, position papers, information documents, policy documents, strategies, populated databases, international agreements. Manage the implementation of trade initiatives, negotiations and policies. Manage the provision of advice to internal & external stakeholders on the impact of forecasts for decision-making, initiatives and/or interventions within a specific environment. Manage the development, monitoring and evaluation of business plans. Establish and maintain a network for liaison with economic/agricultural analysis institutions. Perform administrative and related functions.

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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