DIRECTOR: SUSTAINABLE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: DIR/SRM
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13). The remuneration package consists of the basic salary, the Government's contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and flexible portion, which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion and which may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner's allowance and medical aid assistance
Centre: Glen
Province: Free State
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate NQF level 7 qualification in Engineering, Natural Resource Management, or Land Use Planning. 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level in a sustainable / natural resource management environment. Valid driver’s license (code B). Compulsory Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate prior to appointment. Core and Process Competencies: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant polices and prescripts applicable to the area of responsibility. Generic Competencies: Strategic Capability and Leadership. People Management and Empowerment. Programme and Project Management. Financial Management. Change Management. Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication (Verbal and written). Technical competencies: Legislation interpretation, Coordination and monitoring skills; Policy formulation & implementation.

Duties

Manage the provision of engineering services. Promote sustainable Land Care. Promote the implementation of sustainable use and management of land. Manage Agricultural Risk and Disaster Management Plan. Manage & co-ordinate all resources (e.g. human, finance, equipment, etc.) of the Directorate. Provide inputs to provincial policies on all aspects relating to service delivery and implementation of all policies which will enable the Department to fulfil its role in delivering a service in line with the strategic plan to communities / clients. Ensure partnership and coordination with relevant role players to enhance service delivery. Advice the Chief Director: Agricultural Development Support on all matters in order to ensure informed decision making and forward planning. Participate in the development of the 5-year strategic plan, the Annual Performance Plan and Operational Plan for the Directorate. Monitor the implementation of SRM matters and report monthly, quarterly and annually to enhance the overall performance of the Directorate.

Where to send your application

Quoting the reference number, must be forwarded to Mrs S Hlekiso, Private Bag X02, Bloemfontein, 9301 or delivered by Hand to Mrs S Hlekiso in Room 228, 2nd Floor, Admin Building, Glen. Email: recruitment@dard.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms T Mokone at 064 063 6708

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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