DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOOD SECURITY SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Chief Directorate: District Extension Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/15
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Ehlanzeni North District
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised Honours Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (NQF 8). A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in agriculture preferably in a food security environment. Compulsory SACNASP Registration. Skills And Competencies: Applicants must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations governing the Public Service, including the Public Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, and the Labour Relations Act. An understanding of South African government imperatives, priorities, and sector-specific requirements particularly concerning capacity development, agrarian reform, and food security is essential. Familiarity with government policies and priorities related to food security, as well as knowledge of the country’s food security systems, is required. An understanding of social development and poverty issues affecting the nation, along with health and nutrition matters, is also necessary. Awareness of rural household and subsistence farmers. Candidates should possess knowledge of the White Paper on the Transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). Proficiency in financial management, strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, and knowledge management is required. Skills in service delivery innovation, problem-solving and analysis, people management and empowerment, and client orientation and customer focus are essential. Effective communication, honesty, integrity, and change management skills are also necessary. Willingness to work extended hours and undertake travel, is expected. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Promote household food and nutrition security. Coordinate food security programmes in Department and provincial level. Liaise with key role players when planning and implementing food security. Represent the Department on Provincial and National Food Security and Food Security related forums (e.g. SAVAC, IFNSF, PAVAC). Compile and update Database of households and institutions benefitting from agricultural food security initiatives. Compile and Update Database of all Food Security Role players in the province. Create awareness with regard to Food Security. Disseminate information on food security to management, peers and clients. Monitor and evaluate implementation and impact of Food Security initiatives in the Department. Coordinate and Implement Youth in Agriculture. Perform administrative and related functions. Compile reports as required. Human capital development: Supervise and manage staff. Participate and apply the PDMS (Own and subordinates). Self-development through informal and formal training initiatives that is relevant to the duties of the official. Effective management of all physical assets of the unit. Give inputs for budget planning. Manage grant funding allocated to Food Security as Food Security Pillar Manager.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr. S. Mogakala Tel No: (013) 759 4000

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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