• Reference Number : REFS/035368
• Directorate : AGRO-PROCESSING AND ECONOMIC SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R896 436.00 Per Annum (all-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to an individual’s needs)
• Enquiries : Ms. Gugu Nevondo Tel: 011 240 3090

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus 4-year Degree/BSc (NQF 8) in Agricultural Science/ Agro-processing/Food Technology as recognised by SAQA. 3-5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level in Agriculture. Valid driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Knowledge and understanding of GPG and Public service regulations, PSR & PFMA, PSP and RSP, Policy development and corporate governance, Project management, Departmental strategic plan and priorities, Department’ organization structure and functionality, Political mandate strategic priorities, Agriculture Product Standards Act, Meat Safety Act, Food safety systems (HACCP, ISO2200), Production/ handling/ manufacturing processes, Liquor Products Act, International agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to sanitary and food quality matters, Related legislation (e.g Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, Trade and Metrology), regulations, norms and standards, Export and import requirements. Planning and organizing, Leadership, Financial Management, Strategy development, Project management, Knowledge management, Report writing, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Presentation and facilitation, Computer literacy, Networking, Stakeholder relationship management.

Duties :

• Contribute to the management and implementation of the Gauteng Agroprocessing Strategy with specific focus on enhancing the growth of fresh meat and advanced meat processed products. Coordinate project management activities aimed at assisting new and existing meat processing stakeholders with planning, technology and safe operations for sustainable increase of their products in the poultry value chain, pork value chain, red meat value chains, etc. Obtain, evaluate and disseminate information on international trends to local industries to keep them informed of new trends/ requirements. Work with Veterinary Services and National Department on maintenance of food business operator codes, A- and B-code numbers, factory codes, abattoir codes and labels for export purposes. Work with relevant stakeholders on the development, analysis and review of product standards/ legislation including the revision of existing policies, guidelines, checklists, inspection procedures and standard operating procedures. Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals. Manage the human resource development of employees in the sub-directorate.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications, we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts, or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 20-02-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.