The DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT is looking for DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: AGRICULTURE. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za
Salary
R1 813 183 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package)
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 in the Public Sector.
- Driver’s License.
- Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment, 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, GRAP, 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 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
Notes
Applications with the Old Z83 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-preentryprogramme. 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 competencybased assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Note: It is the Department intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloreds 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 Qualification 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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
Branch: Agriculture
SALARY : R1 813 183 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 in the Public
Sector. Driver’s License. Nyukela SMS pre-entry certificate submitted prior to appointment, 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, GRAP, 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 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
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.