Job Description

The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to conduct strategic research and develop key documents of strategy relevance for the Department of Agriculture. This post is stationed in Elsenburg outside Stellenbosch
Minimum Requirements

Post graduate Degree in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Development Planning or Planning; A minimum of 5 years management level experience in the development of governement statutory documents as well as in government monitoring and reporting; A valid driving license (Code B or higher).
Recommendation

Experience of working in a government environment.
Key Performance Areas

Conduct strategic research relevance to the Western Cape Agriculture Sector; Develop and annually review the Department's strategic planning documents (Departmental Strategic Plan {SP} and Annual Performance Plan {APP}). Coordinate the Department's contribution to Provincial Strategic Processes; Perform management, administrative and related functions.
Competencies

Knowledge the following: Western Cape Agriculture sector; Policy development processes and key role players in the Western Cape; Government systems and processes; Strategic processes and players in the Western Cape. Skills needed: Analytcial and policy analysis; networking; Stategic thinking; Communication (written and verbal); Report writing; Planning and organising; Conflict management; People Management; Strategic Planning; Budget Management.
Remuneration

All-inclusive salary package of R 811 560 per annum (Salary level 11)

Note on remuneration: Cost-to-employer (CTE) remuneration packages for the middle-management service (MMS) and contract positions are inclusive of all costs related to service benefits or obligations including basic salary, 13th cheque, medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc. MMS remuneration packages are flexible and may be individually structured as prescribed.
Notes

Note: Only applications submitted online at: www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co. will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes. These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, kindly note that technical support (challenges with online application) is only available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16:00 . You may contact the helpline at 0861 370 214. Otherwise, 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

Western Cape Government