Deputy Director-general

7 days ago

Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Western Cape Department of Health Full time

**Closing Date**
- 2025/06/17

**Reference Number**
- WCG250430-8

**Tracking Number**
- AGR 41/2025

**Job Title**
- Deputy Director-General: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services (AGR 41/2025)

**Department**
- Agriculture

**Salary level**
- 15

**Enquiries**
- Dr MP Sebopetsa: 021 - 808 5006

**Job Type**
- Permanent

**Location - Country**
- South Africa

**Location - Province**
- Western Cape

**Location - Town / City**
- Elsenburg, Stellenbosch

**Job Purpose**
- The Western Cape Government is looking to employ a highly motivated and innovative individual, to manage the Branch: Agricultural Research and Regulatory Services for the Department of Agriculture, based in Elsenburg, Stellenbosch.

**Minimum Requirements**
- Appropriate 5 year (NQF 8) qualification within an Agricultural Science or Public Administration environment;
- A minimum of 8 years appropriate senior management experience;
- Valid driver’s licence (code B); and
- The successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme (see paragraph 4 in notes below).

**Recommendation**
- Master or higher qualification within an Agricultural Science or Public Administration environment
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the Agricultural Sector.

**Key Performance Areas**
- Enhance and sustain the departmental strategic direction in line with the strategic vision, budget and management plans, of both the Department and the Western Cape Government;
- Oversee strategic line function management regarding: (i) Veterinary services pertaining, to animal health, food safety, export control, laboratory services, (ii) Research and development of agricultural technology, (iii) Agricultural economic research and client support;
- Evaluate and interpret impact of provincial, national and environmental variables;
- Advise top management and executing authority on impact of strategic changes;
- Ensure compliance with Public Service statutory frameworks, regulations and professional ethics applicable to programmes in the Branch;
- Maintain good relations with industrial role-players, academic institutions and other relevant bodies in the Agricultural environment;
- Promote Agricultural research and regulatory services across all spheres of government;
- Explore and implement new ways of service delivery innovations; and - People Management.

**Competencies**
- Excellent planning, organising, computer, presentation and people management skills;
- Knowledge of applicable legislation;
- Strategic capability, management and leadership skills;
- The ability to multitask, deal with ambiguity, manage under rapidly changing and pressurised circumstances;
- Financial management and negotiation skills; and
- Ability to communicate at all levels and across sectors utilising various media.

**Remuneration**
- All-inclusive salary package of R 1 741 770.00 per annum (Level 15). 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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