Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/115 · Ref REFS/056170
DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: AGRICULTURE
Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- CentreJohannesburg (Head Office)
- ProvinceGauteng
Closing date: 10 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 30/115
- Reference number
- REFS/056170
- Department
- Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Province
- Gauteng
- Centre
- Johannesburg (Head Office)
- Salary
- R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.
The listed centre is Johannesburg (Head Office).
Applications close on 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Requirements
- Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture / Veterinary Services / Business Administration / Management as recognised by SAQA.
- 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level.
- Driver’s License.
- Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate.
- Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Initiative, Negotiation, Project management, Decision making, Service delivery innovation, Resilience, Management skills, Self-motivation, Report writing, Verbal communication, Facilitation skills, Written communication, PFMA, Treasury Regulation, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc.
- Interpersonal skills, financial management, Customer service, Strategic Management, knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, State Forests Act, the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, the Conservation of Agricultural PUBLIC Resources Act (CARA), Reporting procedures, Information system, PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act, 1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998.
Duties
- To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agroprocessing industry development & support and integrated rural development services.
- Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource management services.
- Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services.
- Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural development services.
- Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services.
- Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research and technology development services.
- Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products.
- Ensure the prevention and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services.
- Manage the provision of agriculture public health services.
- Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services.
- Manage infrastructure portfolio management services.
- Manage the implementation of infrastructure Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures.
- Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units.
- Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng.
- Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province.
- Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services.
- Oversee and ensure discipline.
- Assess the performance of management.
- Consolidate and manage of budget for executive support directorate.
- Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure.
- Manage the compilation of various reports and statistics.
- Manage leave.
Enquiries
Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House, Johannesburg FOR ATTENTION Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694– Recruitment
Notes and Z83 guidance
- Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the New Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents.
- Applications with the Old Z.83 form will not be considered. A New Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form.
- Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela certificate) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme.
- All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).
- 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 capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Those who applied previously are encouraged to reapply. Note It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds and Indians are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required.
- Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). General information.
- The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications. The Gauteng Department of Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 30/115 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: AGRICULTURE REF NO: REFS/056170 Branch: Agriculture
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture / Veterinary Services / Business Administration / Management as recognised by
SAQA. 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Driver’s
License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate.
Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Initiative,
Negotiation, Project management, Decision making, Service delivery innovation, Resilience, Management skills, Self-motivation, Report writing,
Verbal communication, Facilitation skills, Written communication, PFMA,
Treasury Regulation, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc. Interpersonal skills, financial management, Customer service, Strategic Management, knowledge of
Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, State Forests
Act, the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, the Conservation of Agricultural
PUBLIC
Resources Act (CARA), Reporting procedures, Information system, PFMA,
Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act,
1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, SA Constitution and Employment
Equity Act,1998.
DUTIES : To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agroprocessing industry development & support and integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource
management services. Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services. Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural
development services. Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services. Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research
and technology development services. Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products. Ensure the prevention
and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services. Manage the provision of agriculture public health services.
Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services. Manage infrastructure portfolio management services. Manage the implementation of infrastructure
Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures.
Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units.
Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng. Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province.
Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and
manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports
and statistics. Manage leave.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694
SALARY : R1 885 710 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS : Matric certificate plus (NQF level 8) Post Graduate qualification in Agriculture / Veterinary Services / Business Administration / Management as recognised by
SAQA. 8 years of relevant experience at Senior Managerial level. Driver’s
License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate, ethics compliance certificate.
Competencies: Planning and organizing, Problem solving, Initiative,
Negotiation, Project management, Decision making, Service delivery innovation, Resilience, Management skills, Self-motivation, Report writing,
Verbal communication, Facilitation skills, Written communication, PFMA,
Treasury Regulation, GAAP, PSA, PSR, etc. Interpersonal skills, financial management, Customer service, Strategic Management, knowledge of
Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, State Forests
Act, the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act, the Conservation of Agricultural
PUBLIC
Resources Act (CARA), Reporting procedures, Information system, PFMA,
Treasury Regulations, Supply Chain Policy framework, Public Service Act,
1994 and Public Service Regulations 2016, SA Constitution and Employment
Equity Act,1998.
DUTIES : To oversee the management and provision of agriculture development, Agroprocessing industry development & support and integrated rural development services. Manage and ensure the provision of sustainable resource
management services. Manage and ensure the provision of farmer support and development services. Manage and ensure the provision of integrated rural
development services. Manage and ensure the provision of agricultural economics services. Manage and ensure the provision of agriculture research
and technology development services. Manage and ensure the establishment and growth of enterprises for Agro-processing products. Ensure the prevention
and control of animal diseases and provide primary animal health care and advisory services. Manage the provision of agriculture public health services.
Manage the provision of veterinary transversal services. Manage infrastructure portfolio management services. Manage the implementation of infrastructure
Programme and projects including maintenance and design of farm structures.
Oversee the provision of professional built environment services to all units.
Manage development initiatives in the rural nodes of Gauteng. Oversee the coordination of integrated rural development initiatives across the province.
Oversee the implementation of sector transformation services. Oversee and ensure discipline. Assess the performance of management. Consolidate and
manage of budget for executive support directorate. Authorise, control and monitor the budget and expenditure. Manage the compilation of various reports
and statistics. Manage leave.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. Gugu Nevondo at 072 904 1694