DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EPWP

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 10/7/2026
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 6 qualification in Natural Resource Management / Environmental Management / Project Management / Agricultural Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience of which three (3) must be Assistant Director level in EPWP environment. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies and Skills: Knowledge of Natural Resource Management and Environmental Management. Understanding of governmental service delivery environment, teamwork, PFMA, LRA, IDPS, LEGDP, land care, conflict Resolution, Community development. Project Management. Good interpersonal relations; Computer proficiency; Report writing; Negotiation skills; People Management; Financial Management; Problem Solving; Planning & organizing; Time Management; Strategic Planning; Policy analysis and development. Good Communication skills; Group dynamics; Diversity management; Facilitation skills.

Duties

Manage the coordination of EPWP functions to sector departments and municipalities. Manage the reporting of job opportunities created through EPWP within the departmental programmes. Manage coordination of the development and implementation of sector training and capacity building plans. Manage coordination on the rehabilitation of agricultural land through EPWP interventions. 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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