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Assistant Director: Agriculture Operations
Directorate: Production Workshop and Agriculture
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Senior post at National Head Office advising on and monitoring agricultural production in correctional centres. Suits people with a 4-year agriculture qualification and at least three years' agricultu
- Duties: give scientific and technical agricultural advice, and monitor and evaluate farm production in correctional centres against approved targets.
- Duties: coordinate agricultural programmes that support self-sufficiency and offender rehabilitation, and build relationships with stakeholders.
- Must have: a 4-year recognised qualification (NQF Level 7) in agriculture or a related field, and at least three years' relevant agricultural experience.
- Must have: knowledge of agricultural extension and advisory services, computer literacy, and a valid driver's licence.
- Based at National Head Office. Also manages performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
- To apply, quote reference HO 2026/11/58. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo or Ms TP Ngobeni on (012) 307 2174 or (012) 305 8589. No closing date is stated in the text.
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Requirements
- An appropriate recognised 4-year qualification (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Crop Production, Agronomy or a related agricultural field.
- A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in the agricultural environment.
- Knowledge of agricultural extension methodologies and advisory services.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes:
- Knowledge of project planning and management. knowledge of agricultural production systems, resource management, and sustainable farming practices.
- Knowledge of policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act, and departmental policies.
- Planning and organization.
- Reporting procedures.
- Administration procedures relating to the specific work environment including norms and standards.
- Interpersonal relationship.
- Problem solving.
- Project management.
- Financial management.
- Analytical thinking.
- Verbal exchange of information.
- Written communication for notes, memos, letters and reports.
- Supervisory and management, advanced communication and presentation skills.
Duties
- Provide scientific and technical agricultural advice to support departmental agricultural programmes and initiatives.
- Monitor and evaluate agricultural operations and production performance across correctional centres against approved targets.
- Coordinate agricultural production programmes aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and offender rehabilitation.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 38 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/60: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS REF NO: HO 2026/11/58 Directorate: Production Workshop and Agriculture SALARY: R487 197 per annum CENTRE: National Head Office REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognised 4-year qualification (NQF Level 7) in Agriculture, Agricultural Management, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Crop Production, Agronomy or a related agricultural field. A minimum of three (3) years' relevant experience in the agricultural environment. Knowledge of agricultural extension methodologies and advisory services. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Knowledge of project planning and management. knowledge of agricultural production systems, resource management, and sustainable farming practices. Knowledge of policy development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and prescripts, including the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Public Service Act, and departmental policies. Planning and organization. Reporting procedures. Administration procedures relating to the specific work environment including norms and standards. Interpersonal relationship. Problem solving. Project management. Financial management. Analytical thinking. Verbal exchange of information. Written communication for notes, memos, letters and reports. Supervisory and management, advanced communication and presentation skills. DUTIES: Provide scientific and technical agricultural advice to support departmental agricultural programmes and initiatives. Monitor and evaluate agricultural operations and production performance across correctional centres against approved targets. Coordinate agricultural production programmes aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and offender rehabilitation. Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.