Deputy Director: Agricultural Municipal Manager
Mpumalanga Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs · Mpumalanga
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- Knowledge of extension methodologies and Land-reform. Sound knowledge of PFMA, PSR, PSA, LRA. Sound knowledge of Project Management, change management, strategic planning, knowledge management, report writing, facilitation, coordination, planning and organising, diversity management and computer literacy.
- Good communication skills written and verbal. Computer Literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Ability to work under pressure. A valid driver's license.
REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 plus a recognised BSc/Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture/Agri-Economics/Natural Science qualification NQF 8, coupled with a minimum of 3 years' management related experience and knowledge of agricultural activities.
DUTIES
- Provide overall management of the Agricultural office and its activities in the Municipality. Manage agricultural developments and provide support services to IDP/LED planning environment. Implement comprehensive farmer support programmes. Manage the planning and implementation of Natural Resource Management projects.
- Monitor poverty alleviation and household food security programmes. Provide appropriate advisory support to develop and strengthen the capacity of the Farmers.
- Managing and monitor projects. Implement the extension and advisory recovery plan. Ensure that farmers participate in disaster and risk management programmes. Monitor the farmer's organisation for effective service delivery.