DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EXTENSION AND ADVISORY SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 3/7/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remunerative package.
Centre: Waterberg South Central
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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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.

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.

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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