DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LAND REFORM AND AGRARIAN SERVICES

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Gert Sibande District Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/17
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Gert Sibande District
Province: Mpumalanga
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc in Agricultural Science/ Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / BTech in Agriculture/ Rural Development (NQF Level 7). A postgraduate degree will be an added advantage. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in Agriculture, Rural Development, Economics, Land and Agrarian programmes. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge of Strategic Capability and Leadership, People Management and Empowerment, Programme and Project Management, Financial Management, Change Management and Communication (written and verbal). Knowledge of contract management. Knowledge of applicable legislation frameworks such as, Public Finance Management Act Treasury Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Service Act, and Public Service Regulations. Knowledge of Government policies and priorities in terms of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, supply chain management practices and other relevant prescripts. Extended working hours and prepared to travel. Experience in capacity building and good programme facilitation skills. Team building and decision-making skills. Must have good verbal and written commination skills to facilitate various collaborations with a variety of stakeholders and must be computer literate (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point and MS Outlook). Ability to apply time management principles and adapt to continuous changing environment. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory service. Monitor the establishment of extension forums. Evaluate and report on extension programmes. Establish and participate in institutional structures for planning, implementation and coordination of agricultural projects. Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and support land reform projects. Development and implementation of policies, review and amend as and when required based on inputs from stakeholders. Monitor, manage and implement strategic directions, development and support for land reform programme and rural development. Manage the resolution of specific challenges facing the sector. Provide monitoring and evaluation oversight of land reform programme and produce relevant reports. Participate in different forums that contribute towards development of Agriculture and Land Reform. Manage Mentorship and Graduate policies and practices. Develop information services to mentorship and graduates’ participants. Identify exit opportunities for Graduates.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms. N Hlatshwayo Tel No: (017) 819 5377 or Ms. K.L. Mdlalose Tel No: (017) 819 5377

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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