Head of Development - Agricultural and Rural Devel

REQUIREMENTS: A relevant qualification in Agricultural Science / Economics / Veterinary
Services / Rural Development or in a related field at NQF level 8 as
recognized by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Ten (10)
years’ experience at Senior Managerial level.

KEY COMPETENCIES: Proven ability to operationalize and ensure compliance with legislation
and policy development at national, provincial and local level.
Demonstrable experience in management at an executive level, with a
multi-billion-rand budget as well as a good understanding of and
competency in Financial Management Systems including cost
containment, budgeting, expenditure control, revenue collection and revenue generation.
Knowledge and understanding of government priorities. Insight into
Government’s Outcomes Based Approach, including performance
monitoring and evaluation. Strategic leadership change management
and project management. Capabilities should include service delivery
innovation, exceptional reporting skills as well as the ability to
communicate eloquently, compliance with the Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA) and financial regulatory frameworks
underpinning good governance in South Africa.
Excellent co-ordination, communication, networking, negotiation,
corporate governance, and multi-tasking skills. Ability to work under
pressure and willingness to work long and irregular hours and travel
extensively.

DUTIES: Providing strategic leadership and driving the strategic planning and
implementation processes of the Department; Complying with the Public
Finance Management Act, Treasury Regulations and Human Resource
Management framework of the Public Service, Managing the
performance and service delivery of the Department, Implementing
appropriate policies, strategies, structures, systems and processes to
deliver on mandates, Making contribution to the broader strategic
environment of Gauteng, Ensuring that the highest standard of
corporate governance and ethics are upheld,
Driving the implementation of the Growing Gauteng Together GGT 2030
Plan of Action and work closely with the Gauteng City Region (GCR)
Executives, Accounting Officers, Oversight committees, stakeholders
and business on implementing the Premier’s vision of a ‘smart province.
Over-seeing the development, implementation and monitoring of
Departmental programmes and projects; structures, systems and
processes to deliver on mandates and contributing to the broader
strategic environment of Gauteng.