• Reference Number : refs/022122
• Directorate : ANIMAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R1 216 824.00 - R1 433 355.00 per annum (All-inclusive salary package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs).
• Enquiries : Ms. Gugu Nevondo, Tel : 072 904 1694

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an undergraduate Veterinary Science qualification (NQF level 7) or relevant qualification as recognized by SAQA. 5 years’ relevant experience at a middle managerial level. Registration with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC). Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the application can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. Must be in possession of a valid Code 08 driver’s license. COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, Excellent written and verbal communication Skills, Report writing Skills, Planning and organizing, Leadership, Financial Management skills, Strategical development, Project Management skills, Knowledge Management skills, Presentation and Facilitation skills, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Good Administrative skills. Good interpersonal and Networking skills. Must have knowledge of GPG and Public Service Regulations, PFMA, understanding of the PSP and RSP, understanding of Policy Development and Corporate Governance, Project Management, Knowledge and understanding of departmental strategic plan and priorities, understanding of the Department’s organizational structure and functionality, understanding of the Political Mandate Strategic Priorities, knowledge and understanding of the CJS. Knowledge of Applicable relevant Legal and Regulatory requirements (e.g. Animal Disease Act 1984, Meat Safety Act, Fertilizer, Farm Feeds and Related Substances Act 1947 (Act 36 of 1947), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 1965 (Act 101 of 1965) and Animal Identification Act 2002 (Act 6 of 2002), Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1962, Livestock Improvement Act (Act 2 of 1997), Animal Protection Act (Act 71 of 1961, Departmental policies and procedures, Government Priorities, Reporting procedures, Information systems, SA Constitution and Employment Equity Act,1998. ATTRIBUTES: Good interpersonal relations. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to work in a team and independently. Strong Management skills. Problem Solving and Analysis, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication.

Duties :

• To facilitate the prevention and control of Animal Disease. Management of provision of Primary Animal Health Care, Veterinary extension, Animal Welfare, Animal traceability and advisory services. Management of the provision of Veterinary Pharmaceutical services. Provide strategic direction for the directorate. Manage Resources (Human/ Finance/ Equipment/ Assets) Provide services to prevent and control outbreaks of List A and Notifiable animal diseases. Provide field epidemiology services. Promote animal health awareness programmes. Promote the adoption of pathogen reduction schemes at farm level. Provide a commercial farm census data collection service. Provide primary animal health services. Implement initiatives to promote animal welfare and disease awareness programmes. Coordinate animal identification and traceability services. Coordinate Compulsory Community Service (CCS). Provide a smallholder subsistence and emerging farmer census data collection service. Provide animal improvement services. Facilitate procurement and management of Pharmaceuticals, Biologicals and Surgical Inventory, Management of waste management, Research and keep abreast of breast practice initiatives and developments within the directorate. Develop business/ strategic plan for the directorate and align it with Chief Directorate and ensure implementation thereof, ensure proper implementation of budget by monitoring, projecting and reporting expenditure, ensure proper spending in line with strategic objectives, monitor the optimal utilization and functionality of equipment, evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goal. Manage the human resource development of employees in the directorate, enhance and maintain employee motivation, oversee the development and implementation of operational plans for the directorate, develop and coordinate a service delivery improvement plan.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za or Hand Deliver: Ground floor 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House and applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the NEW Z.83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Applications with the OLD Z.83 form will not be considered. A NEW Z.83 form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the applicant. A recent, comprehensive CV, specifying all qualifications and experience, with respective dates must accompany the application form. Applications are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application. Communication regarding certified documents will be limited only to the shortlisted candidates. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). General information: Short-listed candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determine by the Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required before the appointment can be made. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification. Applications received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a response from this institution within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. The Gauteng Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment reserves the right to fill or not fill the advertised posts. 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 intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and people living with disabilities are encouraged apply). To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. No late applications will be considered. The Department will not accept posted and emailed applications.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 14-02-2025

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.