HEAD OF DEPARTMENT (HOD): DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: HOD/GDARD/2024

(3-year performance-based contract, renewable for a further period of 2 years,
dependent on performance)
SALARY : R2 158 533 – R428 830 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package), plus
a 10% non-pensionable allowance applicable to Heads of Department.
CENTRE : Johannesburg
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REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate undergraduate qualification (NQF level 7) and post graduate
qualification (NQF level 8). A relevant qualification in Agricultural Science;
Economics; Environmental studies; Veterinary Services, Rural Development
will be added advantage. 8 to 10 years’ experience at Senior Managerial level
of which 5 years must be at SMS level in the Public Service. Key competencies:
Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation and
policy development at national, provincial and local level. Demonstrable
experience in management at an executive level, with a multi-billion-rand
budget as well as a good understanding of and competency in Financial
Management Systems including cost containment, budgeting, expenditure
control, revenue collection and revenue generation. Knowledge and
understanding of government priorities. Insight into Government’s Outcomes
Based Approach, including performance monitoring and evaluation. Strategic
leadership change management and project management. Capabilities should
include service delivery innovation, exceptional reporting skills as well as the
ability to communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks underpinning
good governance in South Africa. Excellent co-ordination, communication,
networking, negotiation, corporate governance, and multi-tasking skills. Ability
to work under pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours and
travel extensively.
DUTIES : Providing strategic leadership and driving the strategic planning and
implementation processes of the Department; Complying with the Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Human Resource
Management framework of the Public Service, Managing the performance and
service delivery of the Department, Implementing appropriate policies,
strategies, structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates, Making
contribution to the broader strategic environment of Gauteng, Ensuring that the
highest standard of corporate governance and ethics are upheld,Driving the
implementation of the Growing Gauteng Together GGT 2030 Plan of Action
and work closely with the Gauteng City Region (GCR) Executives, Accounting
Officers, Oversight committees, stakeholders and business on implementing
the Premier’s vision of a ‘smart province. Over-seeing the development,
implementation and monitoring of Departmental programmes and projects;
structures, systems and processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to
the broader strategic environment of Gauteng. Specific focus areas include the
following: The successful incumbent will be directly accountable to the Member
of the Executive Council for the realisation of Government priorities and
Intergovernmental Programme of Action. Ensuring operational efficiencies and
strategic outputs of the Department, agencies or special units associated with
the Department. Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of
Departmental programmes and projects, structures, systems and processes to
deliver on mandates and make a contribution to the broader strategic
environment of Gauteng. He/she must further ensure that the Gauteng
Department of Agriculture and Rural Development radically modernise and
transform agri-food value chain, ensure sustainable environment and
development of urban and rural communities by ensuring sustainable
environment management; providing access to and inclusive participation in
commercial agri-food value chain and agro-processing; promoting food
security; promoting/contributing/stimulating integrated rural and urban
development; and promoting the One Health System.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Pange Radebe: Tel No: (011) 298 5632/066 315 697