Senior Project Officer: Cooperatives And Enterprise Development Ref No: 3/2/1/2023/640
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
Closing Date: 20 October 2023 at 16:00
SALARY: R359 517 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE: Western Cape (Cape Winelands / Overberg District)
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Agriculture / Agricultural Economics / Development Studies. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a cooperatives and enterprise development environment. Job related knowledge: Good knowledge, understanding and interpretation of budget management. Good knowledge of departmental land reform programmes, legislation and procedures. Job related skills: Communication skills (verbal and written). People management skills. Negotiation skills. Performance management skills. Conflict resolution skills. Facilitation skills. Capacity building skills. Financial management skills. Map reading, analysis and interpretation skills. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and work irregular hours.
DUTIES:
- Support rural enterprise and industries supported in areas with economic opportunities. Conduct need assessment.
- Compile a memo for support. Compile specifications. Liaise with other relevant stakeholders’ e.g Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD).
- Monitor and verify delivery and implementation of procured items. Create database of cooperatives and enterprises. Ensure enterprise complies with legal entity registration policies and governance.
- Monitor supported enterprises. Submit Portfolio of Evidence. Facilitate skills development for cooperatives and rural enterprises.
- Conduct skills audit / training gaps assessment. Liaise with training coordinators for training. Assist with logistical arrangements for training. Update database. Submit Portfolio of Evidence.
- Create job opportunities. Ensure creation of job opportunities in enterprises supported. Submit Portfolio of Evidence. Facilitate market linkages. Identify market requirements.
- Facilitate market requirements standards and compliance. Facilitate signing of the contract / letter of intent. Submit Portfolio of Evidence. Render farmer mobilisation.
- Organise and mobilise community for participatory development linked to commodity value chains and Agri-Parks program. Ensure Invitation to meetings. Arrange all logistics for the meetings. Report and provide Portfolio of Evidence.
ENQUIRIES: Mr L George Tel No: (021) 409 0300
APPLICATIONS: Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray 7710 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001
NOTE: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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