Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development latest jobs, vacancy circular no 37 of 2022.
CLOSING DATE: 14 October 2022 at 16:00
NOTE: The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report (only when shortlisted). The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the NSG.
Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment in compliance with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based Assessments. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Applications
Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, 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 re organisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future.
Important:
DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks. The successful candidate will be subjected to undergo security vetting. DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may include social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. 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.
MANAGEMENT ECHELON
POST 37/01: DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL – AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/585
Branch: Agricultural Production, Health, Food Safety, Natural Resources and Disaster Management
Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to re- apply.
SALARY: R1 544 415 per annum (Level 15) (All-inclusive package) The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS).
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) and a Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF Level 8) in Agricultural Studies or relevant equivalent qualification. Minimum of 8 – 10 years’ experience at senior management level. Job related knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the Public Financial Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulation, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge and understanding of animal and plant production and science and biosecurity. Knowledge and understanding of the food safety system in the country. Knowledge and understanding of international laws, agreements and commitments and their impact on agricultural production, import and exports. Knowledge and understanding of the work of the standard setting bodies. Knowledge and understanding of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and African Union (AU) activities around matters related to agricultural production, health and food safety. Understanding of all relevant legislation pertaining to animal health and production, plant health and production and food safety. Knowledge and understanding of Government imperatives. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills. Programme and project management skills. Financial management skills. Change management skills. Knowledge management skills. Service delivery innovation skills. Problem solving and analysis skills. People management and empowerment skills. Client orientation and customer focus skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Honesty and integrity. Extended working hours and extensive travel. A valid driver’s licence.
Duties
Provide strategic guidance and frameworks for the development of legislation, policies and strategies in relation to animal production and animal health (this includes game farming / wildlife ranching). Oversee the development of (national) policies, strategies and legislation aimed at promoting sustainable animal production and animal health. Facilitate the development of the research agenda and evaluate research outcomes with regards to animal production and animal health. Oversee the development of systems for managing animal production and animal health. Provide strategic and policy advice to Executive Authority and Head of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) with regards to animal production and animal health. Oversee the rendering of epidemiological services for early detection, warning, control and monitoring of animal diseases. Facilitate investment in national assets such as databases and DNA banks, vaccine banks associated with animal production and animal health.
Oversee the management of the country’s animal genetics resources to support animal production and animal health. Facilitate the development of capacity (skills and institutions: public and private sector) for sustainable animal production and animal health. Facilitate the provision of support (technical expertise, advise and information) to the agricultural sector with regards to animal production and animal health. Represent the South African Government and the Department at relevant national, regional and global commissions / forums / structures on animal production and animal health. Ensure that the South African Government (broadly) and the Department (specifically) meets its international commitments and obligations with regards to animal production and animal health or specific aspects thereof. Oversee the provision of inspectorate and quality assurance services and compliance to legislative and regulatory frameworks with regards to animal production and animal health. Provide strategic guidance and frameworks for the development of legislation, policies and strategies in relation to food safety, quality assurance and inspection services. Oversee the development of national policies, strategies and legislation aimed at promoting food safety and the implementation of an efficient and effective inspection services. Oversee the development of systems for managing food safety and inspections.
Oversee the rendering of animal and plant quarantine services, plant diagnostic services and rapid response services for pests and disease outbreaks. Facilitate the development of capacity (skills and institutions: public and private sector) for food safety and inspection services. Facilitate the provision of support (technical expertise, advise and information) to the agricultural sector with regards to food safety and inspections. Oversee compliance to legislative, regulatory and international standards. Represent the South African Government and the Department at relevant national, regional and global commissions / forums / structures on food safety, quality assurance and inspections. Ensure that the South African Government (broadly) and the Department (specifically) meets its international commitments and obligations with regards to food safety, quality assurance and inspections. Serve as the national contact point for Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) matters and the SADC and AU on matters related to agricultural production, health and food safety.
Provide strategic guidance and frameworks for the development of legislation, policies and strategies in relation to plant production and plant health. Oversee the development of (national) policies, strategies and legislation aimed at promoting sustainable plant production and plant health. Facilitate the development of the research agenda end evaluate research outcomes with regards to plant production and plant health. Promote strategic alliances with the Agricultural Research Council and other institutions to improve productivity and sustainable resource utilisation. Oversee the development of systems for managing plant production and plant health. Provide strategic and policy advice to the Executive Authority and the Head of Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development with regards to plant production and plant health. Oversee the rendering of epidemiological services for early detection, warning, control and monitoring of plant diseases.
Facilitate investment in national assets such as databases and DNA banks associated with plant production and plant health. Oversee the management of the country’s plant genetic resources to support plant production and plant health. Facilitate the development of capacity (skills and institutions: public and private sector) for sustainable plant production and plant health. Facilitate the provision of support (technical expertise, advise and information) to the agricultural sector with regards to plant production and plant health. Represent the South African Government and the Department at relevant national, regional and global commissions / forums / structures on plant production and plant health. Ensure that the South African Government (broadly) and the Department (specifically) meets its international commitments and obligations with regards to plant production and plant health or specific aspects thereof. Coordinate the Department’s participation in national, regional and international structures for purposes of promoting and managing agricultural production, food safety and biosecurity.
Establish and manage relationships with key stakeholders (Government, non-government and international) with regards to promotion of agricultural production, food safety and biosecurity. Setup systems for managing the Department’s relationship with key stakeholders and clients, especially in relation to agricultural production, food safety and biosecurity. Represent the Department on key forums and structures (local, regional and international) to promote agricultural production food safety and biosecurity e.g. the International Plant Protection Convention. Monitor and provide guidance public entities established for the purposes of promoting agricultural production, food safety or biosecurity i.e. the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), the Onderstepoort Biological Productions (OBP) and the Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). Serve as the point of contact with regard to biosecurity matters e.g. Border control, bio terrorism etc. Manage relationship with the National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) e.g. market intelligence. Provide strategic and policy leadership with regards to sustainable natural resources management.
Oversee the development / review of legislation, national policies, strategies and programmes aimed at sustainable natural resources management. Facilitate research in respect of natural resources management. Oversee the development / review of systems for managing natural resources management. Provide strategic and policy advise to Executive Authority and Head of the Department of Agriculture of Land Reform and Rural Development with regards to sustainable natural resources Management. Facilitate the development of capacity within the public and private sector for sustainable natural resources management through strategic partnerships with research institutions, academic institutions and other relevant national or international organisations. Facilitate the provision of support (technical expertise, advise and information) to the sector in respect of sustainable natural resources management. Represent the Department at relevant national, regional and global commissions / forums / structures on natural resources management.
Ensure that the Department meets its international commitments and obligations in respect of natural resources management. Provide strategic direction and guidance with regards to the management of resources within the Branch. Provide support to the Ministry and Director-General (DG) in relation to the development of solutions for challenges specific to the Branch to ensure delivery of the Branch related key result areas (including playing a direct role regarding inputs into strategy, being accountable for relevant inputs to parliamentary committee meetings, cluster meetings, implementation of sector plans, etc.). Articulate the departmental strategy consistent with the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and relevant to the Branch’s programmes and support the DG in leading the implementation thereof. Ensure synchronisation of deliverables of the Department with those of the Provincial Departments of Agriculture and other government entities reporting to the Department of Agriculture.
Develop Service Level Agreements with Provincial Departments of Agriculture, other Branches and relevant State-Owned Entities, consistent with the sector priorities. Lead the Branch in the implementation of policy priorities and the realisation of the Branch’s strategic objectives – including setting of targets. Mobilise and allocate resources in accordance with the defined priorities. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of projects and ensure appropriate progress tracking, analysis and reporting. Assume a central coordination role in relation to functions of the Branch with all stakeholders including provincial coordination. Provide support to other Branches in achievement of their targets on cross functional responsibilities – which should be agreed upon in specific terms. Take overall financial and management responsibility for the Branch. Report directly to the DG and respond to relevant parliamentary matters as per parliamentary instructions, with these executed through the Director-General’s Office. Ensure the management and development of human resources.
ENQUIRIES: Ms K Kgang Tel: (012) 319 7333
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
POST 37/02: NATIONAL PROGRAMME MANAGER FOR LABOUR TENANTS REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/586
12-month contract appointment: Office of the Deputy Director General: Land Redistribution and Tenure Reform
SALARY: R1 073 187 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package) the package includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services (SMS)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Law / Social Sciences / Economics / Land Administration (NQF Level 7). Minimum of 5 years’ experience at a middle / senior managerial level in land administration environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Land Rights policy and legislation. Tenure Security policy and legislation. Land Rights procedures, products and guidelines. Tenure Security procedures, products and guidelines. Strategic planning. Administrative processes and procedures. Job related skills: Legal, research and analytical skills coupled with good report writing skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Leadership skills, Project management skills, Financial management skills and Communication skills (verbal and written). A valid driver’s licence. An agile, dynamic and self-driven individual with initiative that is willing to travel and / or work irregular hours.
Duties
Develop / review and coordinate a national implementation strategy to settle outstanding labour tenants’ applications in partnership with the Special Master for Labour Tenants. Develop and obtain approval of a national implementation strategy. Coordinate the implementation of the national implementation strategy. Develop and provide training on the strategy. Monitor and review the strategy. Support the communication of the strategy to stakeholders. Provide support in the referral of labour tenant matter to court through the State Attorney. Prepare with the Special Master quarterly reports to court on the implementation of the approved Labour Tenant implementation plan. Implement dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve Labour Tenant disputes with affected landowners. Facilitate the appointment of required experts or consultants for the settlement of Labour Tenant claims. Develop / review systems and procedures for the settlement of the outstanding applications. Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for processing Labour Tenant applications. Develop templates to implement the SOP. Develop and provide training on the systems and procedures. Monitor and review the application of the systems and procedures.
Conduct training workshops for officials on the systems and procedures. Provide the Provincial Office with strategic support in the implementation of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act 3 of 1996. Support the Provincial Office in dealing with complex applications. Quality control settlement agreements for finalization of Labour Tenants applications. Coordinate reporting in line with the approved Labour Tenants implementation plan. Manage panel of experts appointed to assist the Department and Special Master in the settlement of Labour Tenant claims. Coordinate the appointment of required capacity and experts necessary for the settlement of Labour Tenant claims. Coordinate and implement an action plan developed by the Branch: Land Redistribution and Tenure Reform. Coordinate Labour Tenants reports to the Land Claims Court. Develop Labour Tenants application database. Provide strategic leadership to management committee meetings and National Governmental organisations. Monitor the implementation of the Land Reform (Labour Tenants) Act 3 of 1996 and extension of Security of Tenure Act 62 of 1997. Provide a secretariat function to the National Forum of Non- Governmental Organisations.
ENQUIRIES: Mr R Shilote Tel: (012) 312 8911
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
POST 37/03: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/587 (2 POSTS)
Directorate: Organisational Development and Service Delivery Improvement
SALARY: R382 245 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Management Services / Organisation and Work Study / Operations Management / Production Management plus a Certificate in Job Evaluation. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at supervisory level in relevant working environment. Job related knowledge: People and project management. Business process management. Job evaluation process. Change management process. Strategic planning / management. Total quality management. Financial management. Operations management. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Client orientation skills, Problem solving skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), Interpersonal skills, Organisational design skills, Report writing skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Influencing / negotiation skills, Analytical skills, Project management skills and Operational planning skills. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work within a team.
Duties
Provide organizational design and establishment services. Review, align and develop structure based on Departmental strategic objectives and mandates. Facilitate process of obtaining sign-off reviewed / aligned or developed structure. Provide business process management services. Identify and update current processes. Develop new processes. Facilitate the development of job profiles / job descriptions. Identify job profiles to be developed and reviewed. Facilitate the development and the review of the identified job profiles. Obtain sign-off sheet. Maintain job profiles database. Quality assure job profiles as completed by Senior Organizational Development Practitioner. Provide job evaluation services. Identify and prioritise jobs to be evaluated. Conduct job evaluation on identified and prioritized jobs. Preliminary quality assure evaluated jobs. Panel job evaluation results. Update job evaluation register in line with approved job evaluation result. Facilitate the implementation of organizational design. Maintain the organizational design and development database.
ENQUIRIES: Ms K Swanepoel Tel: (012) 312 8396
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/04: CHIEF AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/597
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY: R382 245 per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE: Northern Cape (Vioolsdrift)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Diploma in Agriculture / Agriculture Management / Plant Production / Crop Production / Crop Protection / Plant Pathology / Horticulture / Animal Health / Animal Production / Livestock Production / Food Technology / Microbiology or B-Tech Degree, Bachelors Degree in Agriculture, Bachelors of Science in Agriculture / Agriculture Management / Plant Production / Crop Production / Crop Protection / Plant Health / Horticulture Management / Animal Health / Animal Production / Livestock Production / Food Technology / Microbiology. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations.
International agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to phytosanitary, sanitary and food quality matters. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Export and import programmes and their requirements. Job related skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning skills, Technical skills, Law enforcement skills, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills, Negotiation skills, Listening skills, Computer literacy and report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
Application and enforcement of legislation and international agreements. Conduct inspections and make recommendations in terms of the appropriate actions. Conduct searches of passengers, motor vehicles, etc with regard to illegal imports of regulated agricultural products by the appropriate means, i.e. physical inspections, sniffer dogs or X-ray machines. Prohibition of the sale of imported and locally produced agricultural products that do not comply with the relevant legislative prescripts. Prohibition and detention of regulated agricultural products. Seize and confiscate non-compliant agricultural products. Handle consignments destined for export that do not comply with the requirements or international agreements or are rejected by assignees. Initiate investigations into the illegal importation, exportation and movement of regulated agricultural products as well as other fraudulent activities. Institute legal action for non-compliance.
Attend and give evidence during court cases where necessary. Handle complaints, queries and enquiries from customer queries. Ensure the issuing of phytosanitary, quality and export certificates as required for international trade purposes. Ensure the auditing of phytosanitary, quality and food safety management system as well as assignees. Provide advisory services to stakeholders. Liaise with and provide advice to stakeholders (e.g. trade organizations, industries, private sector institutions, importers / exporters, legal representatives, assignees, etc) regarding the operational application of the relevant Acts, prescripts, certifications schemes, norms and standards. Supervision of staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Ensure proper utilisation of equipment. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.
ENQUIRIES: Mr NB Luvhimbi Tel: (012) 309 8737
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X5007, Kimberly, 8302 or hand delivered to: 6th Floor, New public building, Knight and Stead Street, Kimberly, 8302.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/05: SENIOR AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/592
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY: R321 543 per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE: KwaZulu – Natal (Durban)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations. International agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to phytosanitary, sanitary and food quality matters. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Export and import programmes. Job related skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning skills, Technical skills, Law enforcement skills, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills, Negotiation skills, Listening skills, Computer literacy and report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive. Willingness to travel and work extended hours. Relief duties.
Duties
Application and enforcement of legislation and international agreements. Supervise inspections and make recommendations in terms of the appropriate actions. Coordinate searches of passengers, motor vehicles, etc with regards to illegal import of regulated agricultural products by the appropriate means, i.e physical inspections, sniffer dogs or X-ray machines. Prohibit the illegal importation, exportation and national movement of regulated articles at the ports of entry. Prohibit the sale of non-compliant imported and locally produced agricultural products. Confiscate and detain non-compliant agricultural products. Coordinate the proper handling and /or disposal of consignments destined for export that do not comply with the requirements or international agreements or are rejected by assignees. Coordinate and / or conduct investigations into the illegal importation, exportation and movement of regulated agricultural products as well as other fraudulent activities and institute the appropriate action accordingly. Provide evidence during court cases where necessary.
Coordinate and / or issue phytosanitary, quality. Provide technical advice and guidance to stakeholders (internal and external). Advise stakeholders on the interpretation and application of the relevant legislation and prescripts. Advise stakeholders on the relevant processes and procedures. Provide advice for the granting of dispensations on the existing legislation. Provide advice to stakeholders (e.g trade organizations, industries, private sector institutions, importers / exporters, legal representatives, assignees, etc) regarding the operational application of the relevant Acts, prescripts, certification schemes, norms and standards. Handle complaints, queries and enquiries from customers. Conduct audit inspections of the assignees. Conduct audits on the inspection function to ensure adherence to norms, standards, procedures and guidelines.
Conduct audits on entities (assignees) to ensure that they deliver on their mandates. Draft audit reports with recommendations. Follow up on the implementation of the recommendation. Perform administrative duties. Manage the database. Analyse international standards and best practice and provide inputs into standards operating procedures / internal processes and draft policies and legislation. Provide inputs into operational planning. Assist in the identification of customer information needs. Compile reports, submissions, and correspondence as required. Supervision of staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Ensure proper utilisation of equipment. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Naidoo Tel: (031) 368 8502
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
NOTE: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/06: SENIOR SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/594
Office of the Registrar of Deeds
SALARY: R321 543 per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE: Free State (Bloemfontein)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public Management / Public Administration / Logistics / Purchasing Management. A valid driver’s licence. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management environment. Public Finance Management Act. Treasury Regulations. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Preferential Procurement Regulations. Supply Chain Management Framework. Black Broad-Based Economic Empowerment Act. Computer Literacy. Interpersonal skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Presentation skills. Supervisory skills. Time Management.
Duties
Administer procurement of goods and services. Consolidate inputs and compile Demand Management Plan (DMP). Review specifications / terms of reference for goods and services. Evaluate / Review quotations and submit for adjudication. Review receipting of goods and services rendered. Review payment batch on the system. Verify invoices with purchase order and liaise with service provider with regards to discrepancies on invoices. Verify / provide comments on the outstanding requisition, purchase order and accrual report. Administer the stores. Conduct spot check to determine deficits / surpluses and redundant items and compile disposal / write-off memorandum. Verify and recommend stocks issuing and replenishment of stock. Oversee the stocktaking process and provide comments on the variances. Supervise the administration of contracts. Facilitate signing and acceptance of contracts. Monitor performance of contractors. Oversee expiry and renewal of contracts and advise. Check the updating of contract register. Administer the verification of assets. Provide assets inputs during compilation and reviewing of DMP. Provide inputs on the drafting of asset specifications / Terms of Reference (TOR). Verify quantity and quality against purchase order and countersign delivery note. Authorize updated inventory list. Compile maintenance and warranty register. Draft asset verification plan and submit. Draft asset verification plan and submit. Reconcile asset verification report with asset register. Investigate and provide comments on verification reports and R1 value asset. Compile disposal / write-offs register and draft memorandum. Control physical disposal of assets. Reconcile asset disposal / write-offs report with asset register. Draft report on the loss of assets. Manage government- owned vehicle. Facilitate issuing of vehicle and trip authorization. Conduct inspection of vehicles. Arrange vehicle service maintenance and repairs. Compile report of utilisation of vehicle. Submit report for accidents and loss of fuel cards / keys on vehicle.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. I Khanyile Tel: (051) 403 0300
APPLICATIONS: Please ensure that you send your application to Private Bag X20613 Bloemfontein 9301 or Hand deliver during office hours to the Office of the Registrar of Deeds: New Government Building, conner Aliwal and Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein 9301 before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/07: CONTROL DEEDS REGISTRATION CLERK: DEEDS REGISTRATION REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/595 (2 POSTS)
Office of the registrar of deeds
SALARY: R261 372 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE: Free State (Bloemfontein)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 5years’ experience at a level of Chief Deeds Registration Clerk. Ability to identify, classify and record a large variety of official documents. Knowledge of Records Management. Computer literacy. Filing skills. Archiving skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Good Interpersonal skills. Liaison skills. Ability to supervise and manage people. Time management skills. Strong prioritization skills.
Duties
Supervise the lodgement of deeds and preparations of deeds for registration / execution. Allocate duties, control workflow and standard and take corrective measures. Attend to queries, errors and take corrective measures. Check completed lodgement and execution form and statistics register. Submit inputs for updating of procedure manual. Report malfunctioning of system and faulty equipment. Supervise the numbering / registration of deeds. Allocate duties, control workflow and standard and take corrective measures. Attend to queries, errors and take corrective measures. Check completed numbering register and control form. Report malfunctioning of system and faulty equipment. Supervise final checking of deeds and delivery of deeds. Allocate duties, control workflow and standard and take corrective measures.
Attend to queries, errors and take corrective measures. Keep a register of all errors and submit. Report malfunctioning of system and faulty equipment. Open of sectional schemes files. Complete the information of the scheme on the prescribed file and complete register. Complete the notification letters to Surveyor-General Office and local authorities. File documents / plans in the scheme file. Supervise the recording of permanently filed titles. Allocate duties, control workflow and standard and take corrective measures. Attend to queries, errors and take corrective measures. Check the register of all permanently filed titles. Check the list of permanently filed titles annually for billing. Supervise the recording of interdicts. Allocate duties, control workflow and standard and take corrective measures. Attend to queries, errors and take corrective measures. Check correspondence related to withdrawals and receipt of interdicts. Check office notes regarding purging of interdicts.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. I Khanyile Tel: (051) 403 0300
APPLICATIONS: Please ensure that you send your application to Private Bag X20613 Bloemfontein 9301 or Hand deliver during office hours to the Office of the Registrar of Deeds: New Government Building, conner Aliwal and Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein 9301 before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/08: SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTITIONER REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/588
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
SALARY: R261 372 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Purchasing Management / Financial Management / Public Administration / Business Administration / Bachelor of Commerce in Economics. Minimum of 1-2 years working experience in Supply Chain Management. Job related knowledge: Treasury or Financial regulations or the Public Financial Management Act. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Departmental SCM procedures and policy. Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA). Job related skills: Communication skills (verbal and written), Computer literacy, Interpersonal skills, Administration skills, teamwork and Ability to work under pressure.
Duties
Verify and implement standard operating procedures in Quotation unit. Adhere to the SCM prescripts for all bids processed. Render advisory services during bid evaluation meetings. Administer quotation services. Manage the process of compilation of quotation documentation and adverts. Open and process quotations. Evaluate quotations. Provide support function to departmental bid committees. Ensure safe keeping of all quotation documents and minutes of meetings. Adhere to Supply Chain Management delegation and policy. Render assistance in the preparation of management information, statistics, and reporting on quotations. Provide weekly reports on progress of projects. Update the bid register.
ENQUIRIES: Mr BN Lewele Tel: (012) 312 8460
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: African, Indian and White Males and Coloured Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/09: REGISTRY CLERK (SUPERVISOR) REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/589
Directorate: Examination Services
SALARY: R261 372 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a record environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data and to operate a computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills: Organising skills, Communication skills (verbal and written), Interpersonal skills and Computer literacy, Ability to work under pressure and perform in a diverse team.
Duties
Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail / files. Monitor the handling of incoming and outgoing correspondence. Attend to the reception and receive all mails. Render the sorting, registering, and dispatching of mails. Distribute notices on registry issues. Conduct an effective filing and record management service. Open and close files according to the record classification system. File, trace (electronically/manually) and retrieve documents and files. Monitor and complete index cards for all files. Provide the operation of office machines in relation to the registry functions. Open and maintain franking machine register. Frank post, record money and update register daily. Do spot checks on post to ensure that no private posts are included. Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office. Open and maintain remittance register.
Record all valuable articles as prescribed in remittance register. Hand deliver and sign over remittances to finance. Send wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference number in register. Keep daily record of the amount (bill) of letters franked. Conduct the processing of documents for archiving and disposal. Provide electronic scanning of files. Sort and package files for archives and distribution. Compile a list of documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents. Supervise human resources / staff. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Provide personnel development. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.
ENQUIRIES: Mr S Maseko Tel: (012) 337 3655
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X09, Hatfield, 0028 or hand delivered during office hours to: Suncardia Building, 6th floor, 524 Cnr Steve Biko and Stanza Bopape Street, Arcadia, 0083.
NOTE: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 36/10: AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/591
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : kwazulu – natal (durban)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture. Minimum of 1 year relevant experience. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations. International agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to phytosanitary, sanitary and food quality matters. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Export and import programmes and their requirements. Planning and organising. Job related skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning skills, Law enforcement skills, Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills, Influencing skills, Listening skills, Computer literacy and report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive. Willingness to travel and work extended hours.
Duties
Application and enforcement of legislation and international agreements. Conduct inspections and make recommendations in terms of the appropriate actions. Conduct searches of passengers, motor vehicles, etc with regard to illegal imports of regulated agricultural products by the appropriate means, i.e. physical inspections, sniffer dogs or X-ray machines. Prohibition of the sale of imported and locally produced agricultural products that do not comply with the relevant legislative prescripts. Prohibition and detention of regulated agricultural products. Seize and confiscate non-compliant agricultural products. Handle consignment destined for export that do not comply with the requirements or international agreements or are rejected by assignees. Initiate investigations into the illegal importation, exportation and movement of regulated agricultural products as well as other fraudulent activities. Institute legal action for non-compliance.
Attend and give evidence during court cases where necessary. Handle complaints, queries and enquiries from customers. Issue phytosanitary, quality and export certificates as required for international trade purposes. Provide advisory services to stakeholders. Liaise with and provide advice to stakeholders (e.g. trade organizations, industries, private sector institutions, importers / exporters, legal representatives, assignees, etc) regarding the operational application of the relevant Acts, prescripts, certification schemes, norms and standards. Perform administrative duties. Develop and maintain databases. Compile and submit the relevant reports and submission as required. Manage the provision of animal quarantine services. Manage the provision of animal quarantine services to limit the introduction of infectious diseases and to prevent their spread in South Africa. Ensure that animal quarantine services are conducted in accordance with applicable agricultural legislation, policies and international agreements and standards. Communicate with the relevant stakeholders, identify and establish relevant forums.
ENQUIRIES: Mr K Naidoo Tel: (031) 368 8502
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200.
NOTE: African, Coloured and Indian Males and Coloured and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/11: ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/590
Directorate: Financial and Supply Chain Management Services
SALARY: R176 310 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE: Free State (Bloemfontein)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment. Job related skills: Language skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written), Planning and organisation skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal relations, Flexibility and Ability to work within a team.
Duties
Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Liaise within internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation. Provide financial administration support services in the component. Capture and update expenditure of the component. Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
ENQUIRIES: Mr C Mampa Tel: (051) 400 4200
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X20803, Bloemfontein, 300 or hand delivered during office hours to: 136 Charlotte Maxeke Street, Bloemfontein, 9300.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian, White Males and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/12: FINANCIAL CLERK: RECEIVABLES REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/593
Directorate: Management Accounting
SALARY: R176 310 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Job related knowledge: Basic knowledge of financial functions, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collate financial statistics. Basic knowledge and insight of the Public Service financial legislation procedures and Treasury Regulations (Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Division of Revenue Act (DORA), Public Service Act (PSA), Public Service Regulations (PSR), Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Financial manual). Knowledge of basic financial operating systems (Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Basic Accounting System (BAS), Logistical Information System (LOGIS) etc). Job related skills: Planning and organising skills, Computer operating skills, Language skills, Good communication skills (verbal and written) and Basic numeracy skills. Flexibility. Interpersonal relations. Teamwork. Ability to perform routine tasks. Ability to operate office equipment. Accuracy. Aptitude of figures.
Duties
Render financial accounting transactions. Receive invoices. Check invoices for correctness, verification and approval (internal control). Process invoices (e.g. capture payments). Filing of all documents. Collection of cash. Perform salary administration support services. Receive salary advices. Process advices (e.g. check advices for correctness, capture salaries, bonuses, salary adjustments, capture all deductions etc). File all documents. Perform bookkeeping support services. Capture all financial transactions. Clear suspense accounts. Record debtors and creditors. Process electronic banking transactions. Compile journals. Monitor and follow up on debtor accounts. Register new debts. Follow up on debt related submissions (State Attorney Cases etc). Send Statements to debtors monthly either by post or by email. Render a budget support service. Collect information from budget holders. Compare expenditure against budget. Identify variances. Capture, allocate virements on budgets. Distribute documents regarding the budget. File all documents. Receive and capture cash payments.
ENQUIRIES: Ms VS Pienaar Tel: (012) 312 8504
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
NOTE: Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 37/13: SUPPLY CHAIN CLERK REF: 3/2/1/2022/596
Office of the Registrar of Deeds
SALARY: R176 310 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE: Free State (Bloemfontein)
Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Basic knowledge of supply chain duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate computer and collecting statistics. Basic knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Basic knowledge of work procedures in terms of the working environment. Planning and organisation skills. Computer skills. Language. Good verbal and written communications skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork.
Duties
Render asset management clerical support. Compile and maintain records (e.g. asset records / databases). Check and issue furniture, equipment and accessories to components and individuals. Identify redundant, non- serviceable and obsolete equipment for disposal. Verify asset register. Render demand and acquisition clerical support. Update and maintain a supplier (including contractors) database. Register suppliers on LOGIS or similar system. Request and receive quotations. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Place orders. Issue and receive bid documents. Provide secretariat or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusion process. Compile draft documents as required. Render logistical support services. Place orders for goods. Receive and verify goods from suppliers. Capture goods in registers databases. Receive request for goods from end users. Issue goods to end users. Maintain goods register. Update and maintain register of suppliers.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. I Khanyile Tel: (051) 403 0300
APPLICATIONS: Please ensure that you send your application to Private Bag X20613
Bloemfontein 9301 or Hand deliver during office hours to the Office of the Registrar of Deeds: New Government Building, conner Aliwal and Nelson Mandela Drive Bloemfontein 9301 before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian, Whites and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
