DIRECTOR: GERT SIBANDE DISTRICT SERVICES

Department of Economic Development and Tourism

Directorate: Gert Sibande District Services

Reference number: DARDLEA/2026/08/03
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: Gert Sibande District
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

An undergraduate qualification or Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) in Agriculture/Agricultural economics/ agricultural extension, coupled with A minimum of Must have. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience at Middle / Senior managerial level within the related field. A Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry certificate (submitted prior appointment). Skills And Competencies: Knowledge of extension methodologies and land reform. Sound knowledge of PFM and PSR, PSA, LRA. Knowledge of project management, change management, strategic planning, report writing, facilitation, coordination planning and organizing, diversity management. Computer literacy, good communication skills (written and verbal). Good agri-business skills and leadership. Good networking skills with different stakeholders. A valid driver’s license.

Duties

Oversee overall management of the district agricultural services and its activities in the municipalities. Human resource management and development. Operational and financial management (supply chain management, budget, expenditure and financial reviews in the district). Manage agricultural developments and provide support service to IDP/ LED planning environment of the municipalities. Implementing the land and agrarian reform programme. Providing support and guidance in compiling business plans of projects funded through conditional grants. Compiling district reports. Participate in the Department’s strategic planning and performance reviews. Advice stakeholders on agricultural production and related matters. Advice farmers on the optimal land use practices. Promote, monitor and evaluate agricultural developments. Promote adoption of new technologies and best practices. Promote the uplifting of rural peasant households. Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes. Coordinate the planning and implementation of natural resource management projects. Coordinate the planning and implementation poverty alleviation, household food security programmes and job creation projects. Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the farmers. Oversee and manage projects. Implement the extension and advisory and recovery plan. Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes. Oversee the farmer’s organisation for effective service delivery.

Where to send your application

Applicants should apply through the following website https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za Applications can also be hand delivered to: Evridiki Towers, Registry Office No. B1-73, 19 Biccard Street, Polokwane, 0700 OR posted to Head of Department: Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Private Bag X9484, Polokwane, 0700.

Enquiries

Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

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 9 September 2026.

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