ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXTENSION is a South African government vacancy at Free State Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Thabo Mofutsanyane District, Phuthaditjaba (X1 Post) Lejweleputswa District, Welkom (X1 Post) REQUIRMENTS : Appropriate 4-year Agricultural Degree (NQF 8). Compulsory registration with SACNASP. 3 – 5 years experience required. Valid driver’s license (code B). | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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Where to send your application.
Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 4 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: FSDARDEA is an opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. No late applications will be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Duties
- Oversee the rendering of agricultural extension and advisory services.
- Promote farmer driven extension programmes.
- Promote and implement a commodity approach through the effective and efficient utilisation of resources (e.g. soil, water, veld, etc.).
- Coordinate and part demonstrations of farming methods, organise farmers days, information sessions etc.
- Conduct farm visits for impact assessments and report thereon.
- Source technical inputs from specialists as required.
- Ensure and promote sustainable agricultural enterprises.
- Gather and analyse relevant information in order to assist with identification of problem areas and prioritisation thereof.
- Identify projects and conduct feasibility studies.
- Establish structures (Cooperatives, Committees etc.) to address the need/s identified.
- Build capacity of clients.
- Promote the implementation of good agricultural practices, technologies and latest trends.
- Monitor and evaluate the success / effectiveness of production systems.
- Provide continuous support to ensure sustained production.
- Facilitate and participate in project planning structures.
- Identify projects.
- Provide technical support and ensure the development implementation of business plans.
- Facilitate the registration of legal entities (e.g.
- Cooperatives, Close Cooperation etc.).
- Prioritise projects and present to project approval structures.
- Ensure and support the implementation of projects / programmes.
- Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of projects.
- Facilitate partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
- Promote and implement the relevant strategies/ programmes.
- Establish and enhance the relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Interact with commodity organisations (e.g.
- SASA, Grain SA, Pork Procedures etc.).
- Participate in the relevant committees / forums.
- Perform all administrative and related functions.
- Give input towards policy.
- Keep abreast of latest national and international quality developments, prescripts, policies and procedures.
- Keep abreast of latest national and international quality developments, prescripts, policies and procedures.
- Compile and submit reports as required.
- Comply with Public Service prescripts and Departmental policies.
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Provide input in budget planning process.
- Supervise resources (human, finance, assets, etc.
Enquiries
Thabo Mofutsanyane District: Mr M Malete at 081 045 3622 Lejweleputswa District: Mr T Mothwa at 066 025 5051
Notes
To apply, submit a newly implemented Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre-entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. All shortlisted candidates for other posts, shall undertake a pre-entry assessment which will be in the form of a practical / technical exercise. Candidates will also be assessed on Integrity (Ethical Conduct). Selection panels shall score the technical exercise as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Thabo Mofutsanyane District, Phuthaditjaba (X1 Post) Lejweleputswa District, Welkom (X1 Post)
REQUIRMENTS : Appropriate 4-year Agricultural Degree (NQF 8). Compulsory registration with
SACNASP. 3 – 5 years experience required. Valid driver’s license (code B).
DUTIES : Oversee the rendering of agricultural extension and advisory services. Promote farmer driven extension programmes. Promote and implement a commodity
approach through the effective and efficient utilisation of resources (e.g. soil, water, veld, etc.). Coordinate and part demonstrations of farming methods,
organise farmers days, information sessions etc. Conduct farm visits for impact assessments and report thereon. Source technical inputs from specialists as
required. Ensure and promote sustainable agricultural enterprises. Gather and analyse relevant information in order to assist with identification of problem
areas and prioritisation thereof. Identify projects and conduct feasibility studies.
Establish structures (Cooperatives, Committees etc.) to address the need/s identified. Build capacity of clients. Promote the implementation of good
agricultural practices, technologies and latest trends. Monitor and evaluate the success / effectiveness of production systems. Provide continuous support to
ensure sustained production. Facilitate and participate in project planning structures. Identify projects. Provide technical support and ensure the
development implementation of business plans. Facilitate the registration of legal entities (e.g. Cooperatives, Close Cooperation etc.). Prioritise projects
and present to project approval structures. Ensure and support the implementation of projects / programmes. Ensure effective monitoring and
evaluation of projects. Facilitate partnerships with relevant stakeholders.
Promote and implement the relevant strategies/ programmes. Establish and enhance the relationships with clients and stakeholders. Interact with
commodity organisations (e.g. SASA, Grain SA, Pork Procedures etc.).
Participate in the relevant committees / forums. Perform all administrative and related functions. Give input towards policy. Keep abreast of latest national and
international quality developments, prescripts, policies and procedures. Keep abreast of latest national and international quality developments, prescripts,
policies and procedures. Compile and submit reports as required. Comply with
Public Service prescripts and Departmental policies. Ensure customer satisfaction. Provide input in budget planning process. Supervise resources
(human, finance, assets, etc.
ENQUIRIES : Thabo Mofutsanyane District: Mr M Malete at 081 045 3622 Lejweleputswa District: Mr T Mothwa at 066 025 5051
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.