DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN REFORM REF NO: 3/3/1/66/2025
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: FOOD SECURITY AND AGRARIAN
REFORM REF NO: 3/3/1/66/2025
Branch: Food Security And Agrarian Reform
SALARY :
R1 813 182 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) 4
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the
National School of Government (NSG). Honours / Postgraduate Diploma (NQF
8) in Agricultural Studies / Agricultural Economics. Eight (8) years’ experience
at a senior managerial level.
Job Related Knowledge:
Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the Public Financial Management Act and Treasury
Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act etc.
Understanding of the South African government imperatives, priorities and
sector requirements (especially with regards to capacity development, agrarian
reform and food security matters). Knowledge of Government policies and
priorities in terms of food security. Knowledge and understating of the food
security systems in the country. Knowledge and understanding of international
laws, agreements and commitments and their impact on food security.
Knowledge and understanding of the Southern African Development
Community, African Union and United Nations activities around matters related
to food security. Understanding of social development and poverty aspects
affecting the country. Understanding of health and nutrition matters.
Understanding of rural and small farmers issues and requirements. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the Public
Service (Batho Pele).
Job Related Skills:
Financial management. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project management. Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. People management and Empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. Honesty and Integrity. Change management.
Extended working hours. Travel (Including international travel).
DUTIES :
Provide national frameworks to promote sustainable household food security
programmes. Improve on the production systems of subsistence
producer/farmers in the agricultural sector to achieve food security and improve
livelihoods. Support the production systems of smallholder producers/farmers
in the agricultural sector to achieve food security and sustainable livelihoods.
Facilitate the provision of engineering services, inputs, implements &
infrastructure support. Oversee partnerships with other national and
international stakeholders involved in the food security initiatives. Develop and
provide strategic support to Land Reform beneficiaries. Develop norms and
standards to guide support on land reform and other land beneficiaries.
Provide Strategic support on land reform farms value chain. Coordinate land
development support on acquired land. Facilitate the provision of the
Department of Agriculture (DoA) education and Training in support of
sustainable growth and equitable participation in the sector. Facilitate and
support education and training skills in the Sector. Promote development of
centres of excellence on sector skills training. Develop, manage and coordinate
sector transformation policy and strategy in line with government objectives for
DoA.
Provide national extension support services. Develop norms and
standards for extension and advisory services. Set norms and standards for all
service providers, extension officers (standard equipment and offices) level of
training and qualifications. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of norms
and standards in extension and advisory services. Coordinate the
implementation and monitoring of the national extension recovery plan in
consultation with Provincial Departments of Agriculture (PDA’s).
Develop and assess the effectiveness of various extension and advisory service delivery methodologies or approaches relevant for the sector. Provide sound
development finance services for development of DoA programmes. Promote
the development of DoA financing programmes. Facilitate and manage sector
development funding. Facilitate the development of funding instruments.
Prove a national policy framework for development financing. Coordinate the
development of national policy and facilitate the implementation of financing
programmes. Facilitate the development finance initiatives within DoA. Provide
strategic direction and guidance with regards to the management of resources
within the Branch. Provide support to the Minister 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 the
sector plan, etc.).
Articulate the Departmental Strategy consistent with the
Medium-Term Strategy Framework (MTSF) and relevant to the Branch’s
programmes and support the DG in leading the implementation thereof. Ensure
synchronization of the deliverables of the Department with those of the
Provincial Department of Agriculture and other government entities reporting
to the DoA. Develop Service Level Agreement with 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 the functions of
the Branch with all stakeholders, including provincial coordination.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M K Kgang Tel: (012) 319 7331
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DDGFSARrecruit66@nda.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025
DATA ANALYSIS AND DISTRIBUTION OFFICER: SUPPLY CHAIN
MANAGEMENT REF NO: GP 2026/03/70
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Gauteng Region: Regional Office
REQUIREMENTS :
Recognized Degree/National Diploma in Logistics with 3-5 years’ experience
in Logistical systems. Knowledge LOGIS system. Computer literate. Valid
driver’s licence.
Competencies and Attributes: Financial management, policy
coordination, communication, project and programme management, change
management, client orientation and customer focus, problem solving and
analysis skills. Service delivery innovation, decision making, people
management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good
interpersonal relations. Understanding of Public service policies and legislative
frameworks. Assertiveness, ability to network and diplomacy. Knowledge of the
Public Finance Management Act, 1999 and Treasury regulations. Knowledge
of tender process. Service delivery and client orientation, integrity and honesty,
assertiveness, influence and impact and ability to network.
DUTIES :
Ensure the effective application of departmental logistical policies and
procedures in the region. Administration and management of the LOGIS.
Conduct regular inspections of logistical processes and resources. Undertake
investigations related to logistical discrepancies, losses or irregularities. Plan,
coordinate and monitor all logistical operations in the region. Ensure
infrastructure meets operational standards and safety requirements. Control
logistics-related finances, including budgeting, expenditure monitoring and
financial reporting. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and
accountability standards. Collect, consolidate and analyze logistical data and
returns. Analyze logistical data to identify trends, inefficiencies and areas for
improvement. Manage human resources, finances and assets. Manage
performance information.
ENQUIRIES :
Gauteng region: Mr Masango SS Tel No: (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP Tel No: (012) 420 0173/ (012) 420 0179.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.