Assistant Director: Office of the HOD (Elsendburg), Ref No: AGR 29/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to render a support service to the Office of the HOD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher qualification); A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving license. NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Render administrative support services: Provide administrative support in respect of the budget; Coordinate the office administration functions- e.g. typing, filing, file tracking system, dealing with correspondence, telephone; Compile itinerary and submit trip approvals; Make subsistence and traveling arrangements and submit all claims (transport, daily allowance and travel allowances); Handle procurement, stores, budget control and give inputs on budget; Analyse the relevant Public Service and Departmental prescripts/policies and other documents and ensure that the applications thereof is understood properly; Communication and liaisoning: Liaise with various agricultural agents as well as the general public; Assist with the execution of the inter- and intra- governmental function; Liaise with other provincial departments and ministries as well with other government bodies on the three spheres e.g. national departments, provincial governments, ministries and local authorities; Review and direct internal and external correspondence /e-mails / invitations to the relevant stakeholders; Render personal support to the HOD; Managerial functions.

Competencies

Knowledge of and working experience in the following: Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function; Project management; Oerational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes; Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems; Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes; Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day; Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general; Planning, project management, data analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures; Public Service reporting processes; Human capital management and development; Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA); Skills in the following: Computer literacy; Communication (written and oral); Interpersonal; Data analysis; Project planning; Planning and organising; Presentation/facilitation/coaching & mentoring; Stakeholder management; Report writing.

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition to service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to complete a practical assessment and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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