PRINCIPAL: GLEN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE 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: Glen College of Agriculture | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
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.
Applications
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
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.
Requirements
- Appropriate NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority in Agriculture / Education, Business Management, Management, Public Management, Business Economics.
- 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a higher education 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
- Overall manage and strategically direct all the Programmes under Structured Agricultural Training and Development, which include the following areas of responsibility: Higher Education and Training Services;
- Further Education and Training Services;
- Institute Support Services;
- Total Quality Management Services; and Institute Farm Management Services.
- Manage the development of strategies and policies and its implementation in accordance with agreed norms and standards and manage the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks.
- Oversee quality assurance processes in higher and further education and training qualification offerings, which inter alia include the following: Ensure the development and maintenance of the Agricultural Training Institute Annual Quality Assurance Plan;
- Ensure the development, design and alignment of higher and Further education &
- Training curriculum to the required HEQC / FET standards;
- Manage the implementation of further education and training certification;
- Ensure compliance with the accreditation requirements and ensure the establishment of Agricultural Training Institute committees.
- Develop business models for enhancing income generation projects for the College.
- Oversee the implementation of applicable Acts and regulatory requirements (e.g.
- Higher Education Act 101 of 1997, Further Education and Training Act 98 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of 1998, South African Qualifications Authority Act 58 of 1995, National Development Plan, Public Service Act, 1994, PSR, 2016 (as amended), PFMA1999, Labour Relations Act, 1996, PAIA, Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No 108. of 1996, BCEA, etc.).
- Manage the development of the 5-year strategic plan and the annual performance plan for the Directorate and monitor the implementation of all agricultural training and development
Enquiries
Mr MM Tsoametsi at 082 450 1993
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 : 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 College of Agriculture
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority in Agriculture / Education, Business Management, Management,
Public Management, Business Economics. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in a higher education 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 : Overall manage and strategically direct all the Programmes under Structured Agricultural Training and Development, which include the following areas of
responsibility: Higher Education and Training Services; Further Education and
Training Services; Institute Support Services; Total Quality Management
Services; and Institute Farm Management Services. Manage the development of strategies and policies and its implementation in accordance with agreed
norms and standards and manage the implementation of National, Provincial and Departmental frameworks. Oversee quality assurance processes in higher
and further education and training qualification offerings, which inter alia include the following: Ensure the development and maintenance of the
Agricultural Training Institute Annual Quality Assurance Plan; Ensure the development, design and alignment of higher and Further education & Training
curriculum to the required HEQC / FET standards; Manage the implementation of further education and training certification; Ensure compliance with the
accreditation requirements and ensure the establishment of Agricultural
Training Institute committees. Develop business models for enhancing income generation projects for the College. Oversee the implementation of applicable
Acts and regulatory requirements (e.g. Higher Education Act 101 of 1997,
Further Education and Training Act 98 of 1998, Skills Development Act 97 of
1998, South African Qualifications Authority Act 58 of 1995, National
Development Plan, Public Service Act, 1994, PSR, 2016 (as amended),
PFMA1999, Labour Relations Act, 1996, PAIA, Constitution of the Republic of
South Africa, Act No 108. of 1996, BCEA, etc.). Manage the development of the 5-year strategic plan and the annual performance plan for the Directorate
and monitor the implementation of all agricultural training and development
requirements and report monthly, quarterly and annually to enhance the overall
performance of the Directorate. Manage the utilization of all resources of the
Directorate in line with relevant legislation. Advise and interact with various role players within and outside the Department on all issues relating to agricultural
training and development to optimize productivity and accelerate economic growth in the in order to develop the Agricultural Sector. Identify potential risks,
mitigate solutions and act pro-actively to facilitate implementation of solutions.
Manage and coordinate a comprehensive array of programs, operations, campaigns and interventions aimed at the achievement of the priorities of the
Directorate to support sustainability and growth within the Agricultural Sector.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MM Tsoametsi at 082 450 1993
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.