This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: AGRICULTURE
Department of Agriculture
Branch: Agriculture
- Reference number
- REFS/056170
- Salary
- R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture / Veterinary Services / Business Administration / Management as recognised by SAQA. 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate. Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Initiative, Negotiation, Project management, Decision making, Service delivery innovation, Resilience, Management skills, Self-motivation, Report writing, Verbal communication, Facilitation skills, Written communication, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc. Interpersonal skills, financial management, Customer service, Strategic Management, knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, State Forests Act, the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, the Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act (CARA), Reporting procedures, Information system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998.
Duties
To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agro-processing industry development & support and integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource management services. Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services. Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services. Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research and technology development services. Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products. Ensure the prevention and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services. Manage the provision of agriculture public health services. Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services. Manage infrastructure portfolio management services. Manage the implementation of infrastructure Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures. Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units. Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng. Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province. Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics. Manage leave.
Where to send your application
To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg FOR ATTENTION Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694– Recruitment
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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