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- Chief Artisan: Building Maintenance
- Chief Accounting Clerk: Salary Deductions
- Deputy Director: LandCare
- Chief Director: Research and Technology Development Services
Chief Artisan: Building Maintenance
| Closing Date | 2024/07/29 |
| Reference Number | WCG240619-5 |
| Tracking Number | AGR 29/2024 |
| Job Title | Chief Artisan: Building Maintenance, Ref No. AGR 29/2024 |
| Department | Agriculture |
| Salary level | OSD |
| Enquiries | Mr V Govender at (021 ) 808 5422 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Elsenburg |
| Job Purpose | The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a qualified and competent individual to manage all aspects of technical design, production, operation and maintenance activities for the Department. |
| Minimum Requirements | An appropriate Trade Test Certificate; A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience as an Artisan/Artisan Foreman; A valid code B (or higher) driving license. NB People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. |
| Recommendation | An appropriate 3 year B-Degree/Advance Diploma (equivalent or higher qualification) in Technical; Discipline; Relevant supervisory level experience. |
| Key Performance Areas | Manage technical and maintenance services; Manage administrative and related functions; Implement general financial administrative prescribes; Perform Human Resource Management; Maintain and advance expertise. |
| Competencies | Knowledge of project management and legal compliance. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Strong leadership abilities and assertiveness; Technical report writing skills; Supervisory and management skills; Decision-making, problem-solving and analysis skills; Planning and organising skills; Presentation skills; Financial management skills; Basic negotiation skills; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. |
| Remuneration | Grade A: R 455 223 per annum (Salary level 9)Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. |
| Notes | Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. |
Chief Accounting Clerk: Salary Deductions
| Closing Date | 2024/07/29 |
| Reference Number | WCG240619-2 |
| Tracking Number | AGR 27/2024 |
| Job Title | Chief Accounting Clerk: Salary Deductions, Ref No. AGR 27/2024 |
| Department | Agriculture |
| Salary level | 7 |
| Enquiries | Ms S Adonis at (021) 808 5104 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Elsenburg |
| Job Purpose | The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to facilitate the control over salary advices, tax matters, persal deductions and allowances, T&S and maintenance of suspense accounts. |
| Minimum Requirements | Senior Certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent qualification) with Accounting as a passed subject; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. |
| Recommendation | A valid (code B or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. |
| Key Performance Areas | Maintenance over operating systems (PERSAL) and Batch Control salary advices and third party payments, Persal Forum; Accounting Policies and Procedures (Journals and Payments), Suspense and Ledger accounts; Human Resources Management and Operational Planning Tax matters; Persal deductions and allowances; Debt Management. |
| Competencies | Knowledge of the following: Financial background specifically in Public Sector Finance; Report procedures; PERSAL and BAS; Relevant legislation, directions and procedures with regard to financial administration and more specifically of: PFMA, NTR’S, PTI’S and Division of Revenue Act (DORA). Skills needed: Written and verbal communication; Presentation skills; Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook); Planning and organising; Problem solving and decision making within the field of work; Research; Analysing; Ability to interpret policies and directives; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. |
| Remuneration | R 308 154 per annum (Salary level 7)Note on remuneration: Service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. |
| Notes | Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. |
Deputy Director: LandCare
| Closing Date | 2024/07/29 |
| Reference Number | WCG240613-1 |
| Tracking Number | AGR 28/2024 |
| Job Title | Deputy Director: LandCare, Ref No. AGR 28/2024 |
| Department | Agriculture |
| Salary level | 12 |
| Enquiries | Ashia Petersen at (021) 808 5009 |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Elsenburg |
| Job Purpose | The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to manage the sub programme LandCare for the Western Cape Department of Agriculture. With the aim to rehabilitate, improve and maintain the natural resources in the Western Cape by promoting efficient conservation practices to all land users. |
| Minimum Requirements | An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher); A minimum of 6 years management experience; 6 years relevant experience in natural resource management. A valid code B (or higher) driving licence. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. |
| Recommendation | An undergraduate qualification. |
| Key Performance Areas | Facilitate the initiation, planning, reporting and obtaining of funding for LandCare, EPWP, and earmarked allocations to optimise productivity and sustainability; Implement area wide planning projects in the Province illustrating pro-active sustainable development practices and aligning to intergovernmental programmes; Engage stakeholders and promote integrated governmental relations and partnership building; Manage the operations and administration of the sub-programme LandCare for the Western Cape Province. |
| Competencies | Knowledge of the following: Land Conservation Act and financial schemes; Protection of irrigated lands; Rehabilitation of agricultural lands; Engineering services; Risk and disaster management practices and disaster relief schemes; Project management; Stakeholder management; Land-use management; Public Finance Management Act; Human Resource Act and regulations. Skills in the following: Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Communication skills (written and verbal); Numeracy; Report writing skills; Planning and organising; Project management; Analytical skills; Financial Management skills; Motivational skills; Presentation skills; Stakeholder co-ordination; Ability to work independently and as part of a team. |
| Remuneration | All-inclusive salary package of R1 003 890 per annum (Salary level 12)Note on remuneration: to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for certain occupation-specific dispensations (OSD), the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed. Where remuneration is not indicated as CTE, employees’ service benefits or obligations are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements. |
| Notes | Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. |
Chief Director: Research and Technology Development Services
| Closing Date | 2024/07/29 |
| Reference Number | WCG240531-3 |
| Tracking Number | AGR 31/2024 |
| Job Title | Chief Director: Research and Technology Development Services, Ref No. AGR 31/2024 |
| Department | Agriculture |
| Salary level | 14 |
| Enquiries | Dr I Trautmann (021 808 5012) |
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location – Country | South Africa |
| Location – Province | Western Cape |
| Location – Town / City | Elsenburg, Stellenbosch |
| Job Purpose | The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government, has an exciting employment opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual on a Senior Management Services level to strategically manage agricultural research, technology, and development support services within the Department of Agriculture, Western Cape, to ensure an increase in agricultural production and competiveness of the agricultural sector in the Province. This salary level 14 post is based in Stellenbosch. |
| Minimum Requirements | * Masters in Agricultural Sciences (NQF 9);* 5 years appropriate experience at senior management level;* A valid unendorsed driver’s license, or alternative mode of transport for people with disabilities; and* The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entryProgramme (see paragraph 4 in notes below). |
| Recommendation | * Ph.D in Agricultural Sciences;* Extensive experience in strategic management at a senior management level, and in particular in the agricultural environment;* Good knowledge of agricultural systems and important role players;* Proficient in two of the official languages of the Western Cape. |
| Key Performance Areas | * Ability to function on a conceptual level;* Strategic ManagementDeveloping and ensuring implementation of plant science and animal science research, research support and information strategies taking provincial and departmental priorities into account, maintaining good relations with industry role players, clients and stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to managers and other subordinates;* Line Function ManagementManage plant science, animal science, research support and information strategies, manage the adaption of agricultural research and technology to client needs, support technology transfer, manage support functions pertaining to research and development, and liaison with industry role players to align research strategy to client driven research needs, promote integrated governance; and* Administrative management• Financial ManagementManage the budget and budgeting process within the framework of the PFMA, monitor and manage financial risks pertaining to the functions of the Programme, and lobby internally and externally (nationally and internationally for additional research and development funding).• Personnel ManagementManage the human resources of the Programme against relevant policies and procedures, provide leadership to management team, ensure capacity development and career advancement of staff, ensure effective recruitment and retention processes, manage transformation initiatives, promote sound labour relations and performance management)• Supply Chain ManagementExercise control over the provisioning and asset management function, ensure effective and economic utilisation of technology and equipment and exercise responsibility for strategically important needs with relation to infrastructure and facilities. |
| Competencies | * Exceptional communication and leadership skills;* Computer skills;* Good knowledge of project management and coordination;* Strategic and management skills;* Presentation skills;* Financial management skills; and * Advanced negotiation skills. |
| Remuneration | All-inclusive salary package of R 1, 371, 558. 00 per annum (Salary level 14). Please note that the remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs. |
| Notes | 1) Note: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. 2) All shortlisted candidates must make themselves available to be interviewed at a date, time and place as decided by the selection panel. 3) 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 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. 4) The nominated candidate will be required to complete the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme before they may be appointed in to this post. The purpose of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme, which is a public service specific training programme applicable to all applicants who aspire to join the SMS, is to ensure that potential SMS members have a background on processes and procedures linked to the SMS. The duration of the online Pre-Entry Programme is 120 notional hours (15days). Full details may be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/ 5) Furthermore, thanks to the huge public interest we receive many applications for our positions, and as such will not be able to respond personally to all applications. Therefore, should you not hear from us within 10 weeks from close of advert please consider your application unsuccessful. 6) Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Please ensure that you submit your application on or before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. |
All the best with your applications.
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