DPSA Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries Department Circular 01 March 2024

APPLICATIONS

:

Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Directorate: Human Resources

Management, Private Bag X250, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at Department of

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Agriculture Place Building Reception, 20 Steve

Biko Street (Formerly Beatrix Street), Arcadia, Pretoria.

CLOSING DATE

:

15 March 2024

NOTE

:

Applications must be submitted on a Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service

department or on the Internet at http://www.daff.co.za/doaDev/doc/Z83.pdf which

must be signed and dated (an unsigned and not dated Z83 form will disqualify an

application) and should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive

CV as well as copies of all qualification(s) (Matric Certificate must also be attached)

and ID document and driver’s license (where applicable), including the details of

at least two contactable referees (should be people who recently worked with the

applicant). Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders must attach a

copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their application. Should you be in

possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation

certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the

applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South

African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit all the requested

documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will

be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within

three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your

application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel

suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset

record check, qualification/study verification and previous employment

verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance

processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge

test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve (12)

months. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the

advertised post(s). No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered.

OTHER POSTS

POST 08/01

:

CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A-B (CONSTRUCTION) REF NO: REF 5 /2024

Directorate: Infrastructure Support

SALARY

:

R991 281 – R1 880 367 per annum (all-inclusive package as per OSD

requirements)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants should be in possession of a B.Eng. / B.Sc. degree in Agricultural

Engineering plus 6 years post qualification experience as a registered Professional

Engineer (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of

results). Compulsory registration with ESCA as a professional Engineer.

Knowledge and experience in agricultural, forestry and fisheries infrastructure

projects relating to engineering design and analysis, project management

systems, programme and project management, engineering legal and operational

knowledge, engineering operational communication, research and development,

and computer-aided engineering applications (AutoCAD). Must have knowledge

of legal compliance. The ability to write technical reports, create a high

performance culture, provide professional judgement, network with clients, take

decisions and be a team leader. Analytical, creativity and self-management skills.

Knowledge of financial management and customer focused and the ability to act

responsibility. Good communication skills and computer literate in MS Office and

CAD. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management, problem solving and

analysis skills. The ability to manage staff and be a change agent and an innovative

person. Must be in position of a valid driver’s license and must be prepared to

travel and work away from home / office on short notice.

DUTIES

:

Manage engineering design and perform final review and approval on new

engineering designs. Coordinate design efforts and coordination across discipline.

Maintain engineering operational effectiveness and monitor maintenance

efficiencies for the attainment of organisational goals. Ensure good governance

and provide technical consulting service for the operation on engineering related

matters. Monitor the exchange and protection of information between operations

and individuals. Manage financial resources and ensure the availability and

management of funds. Allocate, control and monitor expenditure according to

budget to ensure efficient cash flow management. Manage human resources and

performance management and development.

ENQUIRIES

:

Dr J. K. Moeng Tel No: 012 319 8495

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity target, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disabilities

POST 08/02

:

CHIEF ENGINEER GRADE A-B (PROJECT AND PLANNING) REF NO: REF 9

/2024

Directorate: Infrastructure Support

SALARY

:

R991 281 – R1 880 367 per annum (all-inclusive package as per OSD

requirements)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants should be in possession of a B.Eng. / B.Sc. degree in Agricultural

Engineering plus 6 years post qualification experience as a registered Professional

Engineer (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of

results). Compulsory registration with ESCA as a professional Engineer.

Knowledge and experience in agricultural, forestry and fisheries infrastructure

projects relating to engineering design and analysis, project management

systems, programme and project management, engineering legal and operational

knowledge, engineering operational communication, research and development,

and computer-aided engineering applications (AutoCAD). Must have knowledge

of legal compliance. The ability to write technical reports, create a high

performance culture, provide professional judgement, network with clients, take

decisions and be a team leader. Analytical, creativity and self-management skills.

Knowledge of financial management and customer focused and the ability to act

responsibility. Good communication skills and computer literate in MS Office and

CAD. Planning and organising skills. Conflict management, problem solving and

analysis skills. The ability to manage staff and be a change agent and an innovative

person. Must be in position of a valid driver’s license and must be prepared to

travel and work away from home / office on short notice.

DUTIES

:

Manage all aspects of varied innovative and complex engineering activities that

result in progress in technology and engineering applications and provide strategic

direction in the process for provinces on engineering inputs in infrastructure

projects. Development of national agricultural infrastructure engineering norms,

standards, guidelines and best practices. Oversee development and improvement

of national norms and standards, guidelines and best practices relating to

engineering inputs in the agricultural, forestry and fisheries environment. Assist

provinces with setting provincial norms and standards aligned with the national

norms and standards. Coordinate and mange engineering projects and

programmes, oversee and / or execute project planning and liaise with role-

players. Oversee the following: Budget planning and control, the establishment

and management of project teams, construction and ongoing monitoring and

evaluation. Be responsible for final sign-off on projects. Ensure adherence to

applicable legislation, regulations and procedures. Provide area-wide project

planning support to provinces on engineering matters. Prioritise requests received

for services. Identify other disciplines involved. Identify risks and manage risks

during implementation of solutions. Provide a technical engineering service to

clients. Manage and implement knowledge sharing initiatives and monitor the

exchange and protection of information between operations and individuals.

ENQUIRIES

:

Dr J. K. Moeng Tel No: 012 319 8495

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity target, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disabilities

POST 08/03

:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST REF NO: REF 3/2024

Directorate: Provincial and SOE’s Performance Monitoring

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science,

Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Monitoring and Evaluation and

Public Administration. The applicant must have knowledge of government wide

plan policies, monitoring and evaluation practices, relevant government policies

and regulations, programme and project planning and implementation. The

applicant must have experience in working with agricultural policies and

programmes. The applicant must be deadline driven, a good communicator (verbal

and written) and be computer literate (MS Office programs) with good presentation

and facilitation skills. The applicant must occasionally travel and must thus

possess a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to develop monitoring and evaluation

frameworks and guidelines related to programme interventions. Support and

evaluate departmental plans to improve the achievability and reliability in line with

government priorities. Facilitate the development and maintenance of the

information system that supports the performance of the department, provinces

and state owned entities. Facilitate the implementation of service excellence model

across the department and provinces. Coordinate evaluation studies to enhance

efficiency during implementation. Supervision of staff.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M. Lekganyane Tel No: (012) 319 8474/8469

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental equity targets, priority will be given to African Males

and People with Disability

POST 08/04

:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST REF NO: REF 4/2024 (X2

POSTS)

Directorate: Organisational Performance

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Science,

Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Monitoring and Evaluation and

Public Administration. The applicant must have knowledge of government wide

plan policies, monitoring and evaluation practices, relevant government policies

and regulations, programme and project planning and implementation. The

applicant must have experience in working with agricultural policies and

programmes. The applicant must be deadline driven, a good communicator (verbal

and written) and be computer literate (MS Office programs) with good presentation

and facilitation skills. The applicant must occasionally travel and must thus

possess a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to develop monitoring and evaluation

frameworks and guidelines related to programme interventions. Support and

evaluate departmental plans to improve the achievability and reliability in line with

government priorities. Facilitate the development and maintenance of the

information system that supports the performance of the department, provinces

and state owned entities. Facilitate the implementation of service excellence model

across the department and provinces. Coordinate evaluation studies to enhance

efficiency during implementation. Supervision of staff.

ENQUIRIES

:

Mr R.D. Phuthi Tel No: (012) 319 8468/6507

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity targets, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disability

POST 08/05

:

DEPUTY DIRECTOR: PARLIAMENTARY AND CABINET LIAISON REF NO:

REF: 7/2024

Directorate: Office of the Director-General

SALARY

:

R697 011 per annum (all-inclusive package)

CENTRE

:

Cape Town

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree / National Diploma in

Public Administration. Applicant must have management experience and

knowledge of Public Services Regulations, Public Service Act, Parliamentary

policies and prescripts, Public Finance Management Act, HR matters, planning

and organising. Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and

problem-solving skills. Thorough knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Computer

literacy (MS Office) software.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to manage and coordinate all Parliamentary and

Cabinet matters for the Director-General. Work in collaboration with the

Parliamentary Officer in procession of responses to Parliamentary questions and

Cabinet memoranda. Render administrative and technical services with regards to

Parliamentary and Cabinet matters. Monitor and analyse debates and events in

Parliament and bring the relevant and important information to the attention of the

Director-General. Ensure compliance with policies, prescripts and Government

and Parliamentary procedures. Provide Parliamentary and Cabinet support

services in respect of key Parliamentary events such as tabling of budget vote.

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries bills due to be presented in Parliament. Follow

up on the progress of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries bills in Parliament.

Manage and coordinate matters of the Parliamentary Committees. Manage the

resources of the Sub-directorate (Physical, Human and Financial).

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms A. Stevens Tel No: (012) 319-7375

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity target, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disabilities.

POST 08/06

:

PROGRAMME ASSISTANT REF NO: REF: 6/2024

Directorate: Office of the Director-General

SALARY

:

R356 289 per annum

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a relevant Bachelor’s degree or National

Diploma in Agriculture or Public Administration. Relevant post qualification

experience. Knowledge of Public Services and Departmental prescripts/policies.

The applicant must have thorough understanding of Batho-Pele principles and

telephone etiquette, document tracking system or process. Good communication

(verbal and written) with people at different levels, sound organisational, research,

typing, numeracy, literacy and minutes taking skills. Good interpersonal relations,

coordinating, planning and problem solving skills. Ability to act with tact and

discretion. Computer literacy (MS Office) software.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to provide technical administrative support to

the Director-General with regard to research and coordination of information.

Develop and implement and administrative system to support the efficient

management of the office. Render secretariat services by briefing the Director

General on applicable issues before meetings, take minutes of meetings and

follow-up on decisions taken. Draft responses to queries where required.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms A. Stevens Tel No: (012) 319-7375

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity target, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disabilities.

POST 08/07

:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAT SUPPORT REF NO:

REF: 8/2024

Directorate: Office of the Director-General

SALARY

:

R356 289 per annum

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in

Public Administration. Relevant experience in a secretariat support services

environment. Knowledge of Public Services Regulation, procurement procedures,

Public Finance Management Act, HR matters, planning and organising. Thorough

knowledge of Batho Pele principles. Good communication (verbal and written),

interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy (MS Office) software.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to render secretariat support to the Office of the

Director-General. Make arrangements for meetings, workshops and conferences

as required. Inform all relevant stakeholders of dates and venues for meetings,

workshops and conferences. Coordinate all logistical arrangements required for

the meetings, workshops and conferences. Provide support with regards to the

management and coordination of the implementation of executive decisions.

Develop, implement and monitor a tracking system for executive decisions

emanating from the Office of the Director-General and track the implementation

thereof. Disseminate documents, correspondence and/or information to the

relevant officials within the Office of the office of the Director-General and the

Department regarding actions emanating from executive decisions. Render

administrative support services to the Office of the Director-General. Render

general office support services to the Office of the Director-General. Supervise

staff. Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of staff. Ensure capacity

development and discipline of staff.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms A. Stevens Tel No: (012) 319-7375

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental employment equity target, priority will be given to

African Males and Females and People with Disabilities.

POST 08/08

:

MONITORING AND EVALUATION ANALYST REF NO: REF 2/2024

Directorate: Provincial and SOE’s Performance Monitoring

SALARY

:

R356 289 per annum

CENTRE

:

Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS

:

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s degree or a National Diploma in

Agricultural Science, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Commerce, Monitoring

and Evaluation and Public Administration. The applicant must have knowledge of

all relevant Acts related to monitoring and evaluation. The applicant must have

monitoring and evaluation or economics experience. The applicant must be a good

communicator (verbal and written) and be computer literate (MS Office programs)

with analytical and organizing skills. The applicant must occasionally travel and

must thus possess a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES

:

The incumbent will be responsible to provide analysis of Provincial Department of

Agriculture (PDAs) and DAFF Public Entities (Pes) programme performance.

Support the coordination of government outcomes, condition of government

outcomes, conditional grants and other DAFF programmes. Support the Strategic

Planning processes of PDAs and PEs. Provide Monitoring and Evaluation

administration support services. Maintenance of Monitoring and Evaluation

database.

ENQUIRIES

:

Ms M. Lekganyane Tel No: (012) 319 8474/8469

NOTE

:

In terms of the departmental equity targets, priority will be given to African Males

and Females and People with Disabilities.