DISTRICT DIRECTOR

Department of Agriculture

Reference number: SSC23/2026
Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (all-inclusive salary SMS package) is payable to the successful candidate subject to the signing of a mutually agreed performance agreement within one month of assumption of duty. The successful candidate will be subjected to security clearance and is required to disclose financial interest. Appointments will be subject to submission of the pre-entry certificate into the SMS obtainable from the National School of Government.
Centre: uMzinyathi District (X1 Post) ILembe District (X1 Post)
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 07 qualification in Agriculture and a valid driver’s licence. Experience: 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy, National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support,, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management Principles, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, Service Delivery Frameworks and Treasury Regulations. Skills: Language, listening, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer, strategic planning, organizational, research, leadership, facilitation, project management, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, be self-disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, people management, analytical thinking and decision making.

Duties

Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. Manage district agricultural projects. Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support. Contribute to the development and implementation of policies. Manage the provision of administration support to the district (including the support to Animal Health institutions (Veterinarian Services) operating within the district boundaries. Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Where to send your application

With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a) via the S’thesha Waya Waya - KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. FOR ATTENTION : Ms. Z.R Bekwa

Enquiries

Mr LL Jongisa Tel No: (033) 343 8290

Note

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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