DEPUTY DIRECTOR: LANDCARE AND LANDUSE MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: LDARD 9/7/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), all-inclusive remunerative package.
Centre: Head Office: Polokwane
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 24 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Soil Science/Land Use Planning/ Agricultural Management/ Environmental Management or equivalent appropriate tertiary qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Land Care and Land Use environment of which 3 years must be at Assistant Director level. A valid driver’s licence (with the exception of people with disabilities). Knowledge, Competencies And Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service i.e Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Public Finance Management Act. Experience of, and insight into legislation which impacts on Land Care and Land Use. People Management. Financial Management. Problem Solving. Planning & organizing. Time Management. Policy analysis and development. Good Communication skills. Group dynamics. Diversity management. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Leadership skills.

Duties

Manage and monitor the provision of integrated sustainable Land Use planning in accordance with CARA and SALA/ PDALA. Manage and monitor the implementation of Landcare programme. Monitor and coordinate the implementation of soil conservation. Manage and utilise resources (human and physical) in accordance with relevant directives and legislation.

Enquiries

Ms Modiba MM Tel No: (015) 294 3170, Ms. Mothupi PP Tel No: (015) 294 3100, Ms. Mothapo RL Tel No: (015) 294 3235 or Ms. Kgobe MA Tel No: (015) 294 3347.

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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