BRIEF DESCRIPTION:-
The Deputy Director: Social Organisation oversees community organization engagements, land reform initiatives, and rural enterprise development. The role requires managing facilitation support, skills development, and resource management, with a need for extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and community dynamics in KZN. Essential qualifications include a bachelor's degree in social sciences or agriculture and three years of junior management experience in community development.
Job Title: Deputy Director: Social Organisation REF NO: SSC25/2026 Company: Department of Agriculture and Rural Development: Kwazulu-Natal
SALARY : R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary MMS package)
CENTRE : Head Office - Cedara
REQUIREMENTS
An NQF level 07 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science / Community Development or a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree and a valid driver’s licence.
Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in community development facilitation.
Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, PFMA, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, community development, community outreach, project management principles, Millennium development goals, social dynamics of KZN communities, Youth Development Policy, National and Provincial Practice Notes, SCM practices and procedures, Promotion of Access to Information Act, service delivery frameworks, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Development Plan, National Skills Accord, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Treasury Regulations, Criminal Procedure Act, KZN Citizen’s Charter, Security Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, intergovernmental matters, Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination.
Skills: Language, listening, interpersonal relations, computer, organizational development, leadership, business management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, project management, relationship management, decision making, facilitation, policy development and analysis, negotiation and people management.
DUTIES
Manage facilitation support for land reform initiatives and community organizations to promote sustainable rural enterprise development. Oversee and align community organization engagements and formations with the CRDP and Rural Development strategies and policies.
Ensure the effective facilitation of skills development in rural enterprises and the CRDP implementation. Foster cooperation between community organizations and public and private sector entities. Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
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