DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES

Requirements

Grade 12 plus an undergraduate (NQF 7) qualification in agriculture or equivalent qualification as recognized by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Agricultural 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: Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework, Acts and regulations governing the Public Service. Knowledge and understanding of agricultural extension and advisory regulations, policies and plans. Knowledge and understanding of Project Management. Working knowledge and understanding of financial management, supply chain and asset management policies and prescripts. Leadership & Management skills. Interpersonal relations. Communications skills. Conflict management skills. Policy analyzing and interpretation skills. Report writing skills. Presentation skills. Innovative, creative thinker. Management principles. Labour Relations skills Willingness to work under changing and difficult circumstances. Client focused strategist.

Duties

Manage the provision of crop and animal production services. Manage the coordination and provision of extension services & linkages with stakeholders. Manage the facilitation of farmer capacity development services. Manage the provision of administrative support service. Manage and utilise resources (human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

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. Waterberg District: Ms. Kekana RM Tel No: (014) 717 4949 or Mr. Nkoko KA Tel No: (014) 717 1064/2523. 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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