Chief Director: Agricultural Education and Training

2 weeks ago

Elsenburg, South Africa Western Cape Government Full time

**Job Purpose**:
The Western Cape Government, Department of Agriculture is seeking to employ a Chief Director: Agricultural Education and Training in order to manage the advancement and presentation of formal and non-accredited agricultural education and training, and to manage it in such a way that it relates to the vision and mission of the department.

A united, responsive and prosperous agricultural sector in balance with nature. Unlocking the full potential of agriculture to enhance the economic, ecological and social wealth of all the people of the Western Cape.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- An appropriate post graduate qualification, as recognised by SAQA;
- 5 years senior management experience;
- A valid driver's license or alternative means of transport for persons with disabilities;
- Proficient in two of the official languages of the Western Cape Province; and
- Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entryProgramme for entry into the SMS upon appointment. (Refer to note4 below).

**Recommendation**:

- Extensive knowledge of Agricultural industry and relevant practices and policies;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and prescripts regulating the agricultural sector;
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, frameworks and prescripts regulating training and development, skills development and Learnerships;
- Extensive knowledge of the needs and factors impacting Agricultural Training Institutes;
- Broad knowledge of how government department function and how the different spheres of government operates;
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks in relation to norms and quality standards for outcomes based training programmes;
- experience of functioning in an academic institution; and
- 6 - 10 years senior management expeirence

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Provision of Strategic Leadership and Management;
- Provision of formal and non-formal training on NQF levels 1 - 4;
- Provision of tertiary education and training;
- Create opportunities for qualified students to obtain practical exposure through agricultural practices;
- Integrate departmental work with Provincial Strategic Plan and different priority focus areas of the growth for jobs strategy;
- Implement the college transformation plan; and
- Promote integrated governance and strengthening of strategic partnership and industry initiatives (local, national, and international).

**Competencies**:

- Strategic Capability and Leadership;
- Programme and Project Management;
- Financial Management;
- People Management and Empowerment;
- Client orientation and customer focus;
- Extensive knowledge of academia and agriculture; and
- To drive the efficient and effective implementation of college governance frameworks and systems; and functioning of governance structures, including the college council and the academic board.

**Remuneration**:
All-inclusive salary package of R 1,371 558. 00 per annum (salary level 14). Note: The remuneration package consists of a basic salary (70%) and the employer’s contribution to the Pension Fund. The remainder of the package may be structured according to your personal needs.

**Notes**:
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