Careers in Administration

Closing Date

2023/05/05

Reference Number

KZNDARD/HOD/04/2023

Tracking Number

N/A

Job Title

Head of Department

Department

KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Enquiries

Dr Nonhlanhla O. Mkhize: Director-General, Tel. (033) 341 3383

Job Type

N/A

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

KwaZulu-Natal

Location - Town / City

Pietermaritzburg, Head Office

Job Purpose

N/A

Minimum Requirements

-An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF Level 7) in Administration/ Management /Agriculture/ Rural Development and a postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8) as recognised by SAQA.

-Minimum  8 - 10 years' senior management experience, 3 years' of which must have been with an organ of state as defined by the Constitution.

-A valid, unendorsed Code EB driver's licence.

Recommendation

N/A

Key Performance Areas

-To support the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development on all matters pertaining to Agriculture and Rural Development in the Province.

- Provide strategic leadership and management to the Department in the provision of integrated agricultural development services l Facilitate the formulation and implementation of sustainable development and empowerment strategies and initiatives at the local and provincial level to meet the needs of KZN.

-Promote the principles of holistic integrated development planning, co-operative governance, economics and efficiency in both in agriculture and rural development in the Province l Ensure appropriate processes, structures and policies are in place in relation to the growth of the Agriculture and Rural Development mandate.

-Provide strategic management of veterinary services l Provide leadership and direction in preparation of the strategic plan to ensure that the performance and operations of the Department are geared to achieve strategic objectives.

-Provide effective and efficient administrative systems l Ensure the provision of a strategic corporate support service in the Department.

-Provide advice and support services to the MEC in line with the relevant legislation l Ensure sound financial management of the expenditure of the Department and manage the budget as the Accounting Officer  Represent the Department on Provincial, National and International platforms

-Ensure the establishment of relevant boards/ structures in line with the vision and mission of the Department.  Ensure the co-ordination of effective implementation of departmental policies, programmes and projects in line with National, Provincial and Departmental priorities. Provide strategic management of all resources. To establish and manage strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders

-Provide advice to the MEC on the Department's performance, operations and the realisation of the strategic plan for the Department. Provide strategic management of all resources.

Competencies

-Applicants must have the following knowledge, skills, training and competencies: Knowledge and understanding of the role of Agriculture and Rural Development within the Province and South Africa Developmental agenda of the provincial government.

-Agriculture and rural development needs, legislation and the mandate of the Department/ Province.

-Significant managerial capability and experience in providing strategic leadership and direction in the sector.

-Development of relevant policies and strategies  Administration of policy.

-Public Service Act l  Public Service Regulations.

-Labour Relations Act  Constitution of South Africa. Public Finance Management Act.

-Treasury Regulations l Excellent Project Management Skills.

-Financial Management Skills.

-Computer literacy skills l Strategic Management and Planning Skills.

-People Management and empowerment skills l Analytical, creative and innovative thinking skills.

-Excellent communication and presentation skills.

-Ability to work in a pressurised environment l Skilled in the art of facilitation and able to cultivate excellent stakeholder relationships.

-Advanced financial management capabilities.

-A multi-skilled dynamic leader who understands the operational environment of the public service, its service delivery imperatives and the divergent needs of the various constituents.

-Self-motivated professional with experience in providing strategic leadership l Ability and experience to successfully manage special projects as identified by the Administration and the Executive Authority.

-Preferable exposure to turnaround of public entities.

Remuneration

Remuneration Salary level 16: R2 068 458.00.00 - R 2 330 121 per annum plus a 10% non-pensionable Head of Department allowance. The inclusive remuneration package includes a 30% portion which may be structured according to the individual's needs

Notes

This appointment is subject to the signing of an employment contract with the Premier not exceeding five (5) years and an annual performance agreement with the MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development in the KwaZulu-Natal Province within three months of the date of appointment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. 

 All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test the relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Office of the Premier. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment as prescribed by the DPSA.

Candidates recommended for appointment at the SMS level will be required to produce a Pre-entry certificate for the course offered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to their appointment. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into and the full details can be obtained by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entryprogramme.

All SMS posts have been identified to target females and people with disabilities in order to achieve the 50% and 2% targets respectively, in line with National Cabinet Directive. The successful candidate will be required to undergo security clearance and to disclose financial interests in accordance with the regulations.  

Directions to applicants: Applications must be submitted on a prescribed New Z83 application form, obtainable from any Public Service department. (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached) and recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous Senior Management experience) is required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted.

Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government reserves the right not to make this appointment. It is the applicant's responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application.

The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to the achievement and maintenance of representivity (race, gender and disability). Suitably qualified female candidates will therefore be given preference.