DEPUTY DIRECTOR: DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 6/7/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remunerative package
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 (NQF level 7) qualification in Disaster Management/ Agriculture/ Environmental Management sciences as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agricultural Disaster Risk Management environment of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director level. A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies, and Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, and application of public services as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Sound and in-depth knowledge of Agricultural Disaster Management. Proven management competencies and experience. Action-oriented and results-driven. Ability to work in a highly pressured environment and driven by a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Thorough understanding of policy formulation and co-ordination. Strategic capability & Leadership. Program and project Management skills. Financial Management skills. Change Management skills. Communication skills. Conflict Management skills. Policy analysing skills. Report writing skills.

Duties

Provide management on early warning system tools for effective planning and implementation of disaster risk reduction programs. Manage post disaster recovery, rehabilitation and disaster relief scheme. Provide management on capacity building, conduct awareness programmes, and participate on the relevant climate change and disaster risk management structures. Manage the implementation of climate change programs to ensure compliance in support of disaster risk management policies. Manage and utilise resources (human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

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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