DEPUTY DIRECTOR: FOOD SECURITY SERVICES

Job Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA) is hiring a Deputy Director: Food Security Services based in Ehlanzeni North District. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate, an Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (NQF 8), compulsory SACNASP registration, and at least 3 years of experience at the Assistant Director level within a food security environment. Responsibilities include coordinating food security programs, representing the department on national forums, managing grant funding, and supervising staff.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Recognised Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (NQF 8)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience at Assistant Director level in agriculture preferably in a food security environment
• Compulsory SACNASP Registration
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations governing the Public Service (PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Public Service Act, Labour Relations Act)
• Understanding of South African government imperatives, priorities, and sector-specific requirements
• Proficiency in financial management, strategic capability and leadership, programme and project management, and knowledge management
• Valid driver's license
• Willingness to work extended hours and undertake travel

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Promote household food and nutrition security
• Coordinate food security programmes in Department and provincial level
• Liaise with key role players when planning and implementing food security
• Represent the Department on Provincial and National Food Security and Food Security related forums (e.g. SAVAC, IFNSF, PAVAC)
• Compile and update Database of households and institutions benefitting from agricultural food security initiatives
• Compile and Update Database of all Food Security Role players in the province
• Create awareness with regard to Food Security
• Disseminate information on food security to management, peers and clients
• Monitor and evaluate implementation and impact of Food Security initiatives in the Department
• Coordinate and Implement Youth in Agriculture
• Perform administrative and related functions and compile reports
• Supervise and manage staff including application of the PDMS
• Effective management of all physical assets of the unit
• Give inputs for budget planning and manage grant funding allocated to Food Security as Food Security Pillar Manager

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