POST 29/17 : DIRECTOR: RURAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO:3/2/1/2021/065Directorate: Rural Industrial Development
SALARY :
R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), (All-inclusive package). The packageincludes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may bestructured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services(SMS).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by theNational School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree in Economics /Commerce / Development Studies / Rural Development / Public Management/ Administration (NQF Level 7). Five (5) years’ experience at a middle / seniormanagement level in Rural Development / Economic Development. Job related
knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation andregulations that govern the Public Service including the Public FinancialManagement Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act,the Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge of Government policies and prioritiesin terms of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). Goodknowledge of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs). Understanding of theGovernment’s Rural Industrial Development Framework. Knowledge andunderstanding of the DALRRD sector, Public administration, relevantstructures and programmes. Understanding of relevant regional conventionsand protocols. Knowledge and understanding of the White Paper on thetransformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). Job related skills: Financialmanagement. Strategic capacity and leadership. Programme and projectmanagement. Knowledge management. Service Delivery innovation. Problemsolving analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientationand customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Changemanagement. Extended working hours and prepared to travel
DUTIESFacilitate, manage and implement strategic directions, development andsupport for rural industrial development. Facilitate and promote theimplementation of the AgriParks programme through the operationalisation ofFarmer Production Support Units (FPSUs) and linked rural enterprisedevelopment projects. Support the development of FPSUs towardsfunctionality. The FPSU is brought to initial work state with support into thebasic components (Mechanisation support, Input support, Governancestructure, Human resources support, Producer registration). Oversee theidentification and support for new agricultural enterprise. This will be measuredby the number of new agricultural enterprises that are supported. The supportentails inter alia coordination and facilitation of rural development initiatives thiswill included: provision of light infrastructure or inputs and or equipment,machinery for enterprises receiving goods directly from the Department.Oversee the identification and support for the new non-agricultural enterprises.
This will refer to the number of non -agricultural enterprises that are supported.The support entails inter alia coordination and facilitation of rural developmentinitiatives this will include provision of light infrastructure, inputs and equipment,machinery for enterprises receiving goods directly from the Department.Manage the implementation of relevant capacity building programmes withinthe sector. Ensure the provision of information toolkits to developing / emergingsector role players and entrepreneurs. Facilitate the resolution of specificchallenges facing the sector.
Provide monitoring and evaluation oversight ofrural enterprises and industries (agricultural and non-agricultural) and producerelevant reports. Develop a set of interventions to ensure an integratedframework for rural industrial development within the National DevelopmentPlan (NPD) blueprint. Facilitate rural industrial strategy and framework development. Develop a set of interventions aligned to Agriculture and Agro Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP),Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Framework, RuralDevelopment Policy, AgriParks policyall within the National DevelopmentPlan (NDP Vision 2030) blueprint. Manage and direct the IPAP process relatingto the development and implementation of key action programmes to alignindustrial policy and rural development objectives. Provide analysis of theindustrial value chains in order to align industrial policy and rural developmentobjectives. Conduct sector analysis and translate the findings into reports orother strategic documents. Manage the development and implementation ofpolicies and legislation aimed at ensuring rural industrial development.Facilitate the development of programmes and interventions to link emergingsector role players with relevant departmental services (e.g. Directoratesdealing with agro -processing and marketing).
Develop mentoring programmesto facilitate the sharing of sector information and skills transfer betweencommercial and developing farmers and entrepreneurs. Analyse and report ontrends and best practices. Provide / facilitate the provision of businessintelligence in order to facilitate rural enterprise development. Manage thedevelopment and implementation of policies and legislation aimed at ensuringrural industrial development for communities and emerging / developing sectorrole players. Provision of logistics to the farmers in the FPSU catchment areas.Facilitate and manage strategic engagements and relations with the regional /national sector role players. Develop strategies for partnership formationbetween developing and commercial farmers and entrepreneurs. Identifyavailable and relevant national, provincial and local government economic
growth agencies and Development Finance Intermediaries (DFIs) that canpartner with emerging farmers and entrepreneurs. Other strategic partners mayinclude Public (State) agencies, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),institutions, research bodies and sector departments. Facilitate the formationof strategic partnerships with relevant role-players to support emerging /developing sector role players and entrepreneurs. Manage client relations.Participate in different forums that contribute towards the development of ruralindustries. Manage the relationships with key stakeholders in order to ensurethe implementation of programs. Manage the resources of the Directorate andCoordinate the nine (9) Provincial offices of Branch: Economic Development,Trade and Marketing (EDTM). Coordinate the support and provide oversight tothe provincial offices of Branch EDTM where implementation happens.
Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery onset targets for the Directorate. Conduct financial planning and account forallocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevantto the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate and report on theperformance of the Directorate. Ensure the management and development ofhuman resources (staff and interns). Utilise Personal PerformanceManagement System (PPMS) to measure staff performance on an ongoingbasis. Ensure realisation of Employment Equity targets and vacancies filled inaccordance with agreed target and policies. Implement Principles of BathoPele and Service Delivery Improvement Plan on a continuous basis. ReviewProvincial files for approval committee. Ensure protection of the Directoratefrom Risk and Fraud. Facilitate handovers and referrals to sister Directorateswithin the Unit: Directorate: Agro-Processing and Marketing for relevantsupport and services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L.R. Zantsi Tel No: (012) 319 8471 / 2
APPLICATIONS :
Please ensure that you email your application to: post065@dalrrd.gov.zabefore the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Applicationsand supporting documents sent to email addresses that are not specified in theadvertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted. Failureto do this will result in the application being disqualified.
https://bit.ly/3D3p9Sf
SALARY :
R1 057 326 per annum (Level 13), (All-inclusive package). The packageincludes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may bestructured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services(SMS).
CENTRE : Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by theNational School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree in Economics /Commerce / Development Studies / Rural Development / Public Management/ Administration (NQF Level 7). Five (5) years’ experience at a middle / seniormanagement level in Rural Development / Economic Development. Job related
knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation andregulations that govern the Public Service including the Public FinancialManagement Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act,the Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge of Government policies and prioritiesin terms of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD). Goodknowledge of Industrial Development Zones (IDZs). Understanding of theGovernment’s Rural Industrial Development Framework. Knowledge andunderstanding of the DALRRD sector, Public administration, relevantstructures and programmes. Understanding of relevant regional conventionsand protocols. Knowledge and understanding of the White Paper on thetransformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). Job related skills: Financialmanagement. Strategic capacity and leadership. Programme and projectmanagement. Knowledge management. Service Delivery innovation. Problemsolving analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientationand customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Changemanagement. Extended working hours and prepared to travel
DUTIESFacilitate, manage and implement strategic directions, development andsupport for rural industrial development. Facilitate and promote theimplementation of the AgriParks programme through the operationalisation ofFarmer Production Support Units (FPSUs) and linked rural enterprisedevelopment projects. Support the development of FPSUs towardsfunctionality. The FPSU is brought to initial work state with support into thebasic components (Mechanisation support, Input support, Governancestructure, Human resources support, Producer registration). Oversee theidentification and support for new agricultural enterprise. This will be measuredby the number of new agricultural enterprises that are supported. The supportentails inter alia coordination and facilitation of rural development initiatives thiswill included: provision of light infrastructure or inputs and or equipment,machinery for enterprises receiving goods directly from the Department.Oversee the identification and support for the new non-agricultural enterprises.
This will refer to the number of non -agricultural enterprises that are supported.The support entails inter alia coordination and facilitation of rural developmentinitiatives this will include provision of light infrastructure, inputs and equipment,machinery for enterprises receiving goods directly from the Department.Manage the implementation of relevant capacity building programmes withinthe sector. Ensure the provision of information toolkits to developing / emergingsector role players and entrepreneurs. Facilitate the resolution of specificchallenges facing the sector.
Provide monitoring and evaluation oversight ofrural enterprises and industries (agricultural and non-agricultural) and producerelevant reports. Develop a set of interventions to ensure an integratedframework for rural industrial development within the National DevelopmentPlan (NPD) blueprint. Facilitate rural industrial strategy and framework development. Develop a set of interventions aligned to Agriculture and Agro Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Industrial Policy Action Plan (IPAP),Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP) Framework, RuralDevelopment Policy, AgriParks policyall within the National DevelopmentPlan (NDP Vision 2030) blueprint. Manage and direct the IPAP process relatingto the development and implementation of key action programmes to alignindustrial policy and rural development objectives. Provide analysis of theindustrial value chains in order to align industrial policy and rural developmentobjectives. Conduct sector analysis and translate the findings into reports orother strategic documents. Manage the development and implementation ofpolicies and legislation aimed at ensuring rural industrial development.Facilitate the development of programmes and interventions to link emergingsector role players with relevant departmental services (e.g. Directoratesdealing with agro -processing and marketing).
Develop mentoring programmesto facilitate the sharing of sector information and skills transfer betweencommercial and developing farmers and entrepreneurs. Analyse and report ontrends and best practices. Provide / facilitate the provision of businessintelligence in order to facilitate rural enterprise development. Manage thedevelopment and implementation of policies and legislation aimed at ensuringrural industrial development for communities and emerging / developing sectorrole players. Provision of logistics to the farmers in the FPSU catchment areas.Facilitate and manage strategic engagements and relations with the regional /national sector role players. Develop strategies for partnership formationbetween developing and commercial farmers and entrepreneurs. Identifyavailable and relevant national, provincial and local government economic
growth agencies and Development Finance Intermediaries (DFIs) that canpartner with emerging farmers and entrepreneurs. Other strategic partners mayinclude Public (State) agencies, Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO),institutions, research bodies and sector departments. Facilitate the formationof strategic partnerships with relevant role-players to support emerging /developing sector role players and entrepreneurs. Manage client relations.Participate in different forums that contribute towards the development of ruralindustries. Manage the relationships with key stakeholders in order to ensurethe implementation of programs. Manage the resources of the Directorate andCoordinate the nine (9) Provincial offices of Branch: Economic Development,Trade and Marketing (EDTM). Coordinate the support and provide oversight tothe provincial offices of Branch EDTM where implementation happens.
Develop the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery onset targets for the Directorate. Conduct financial planning and account forallocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevantto the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate and report on theperformance of the Directorate. Ensure the management and development ofhuman resources (staff and interns). Utilise Personal PerformanceManagement System (PPMS) to measure staff performance on an ongoingbasis. Ensure realisation of Employment Equity targets and vacancies filled inaccordance with agreed target and policies. Implement Principles of BathoPele and Service Delivery Improvement Plan on a continuous basis. ReviewProvincial files for approval committee. Ensure protection of the Directoratefrom Risk and Fraud. Facilitate handovers and referrals to sister Directorateswithin the Unit: Directorate: Agro-Processing and Marketing for relevantsupport and services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L.R. Zantsi Tel No: (012) 319 8471 / 2
APPLICATIONS :
Please ensure that you email your application to: post065@dalrrd.gov.zabefore the closing date as no late applications will be considered. Applicationsand supporting documents sent to email addresses that are not specified in theadvertisement for the post that you are applying for will not be accepted. Failureto do this will result in the application being disqualified.
https://bit.ly/3D3p9Sf
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