District Director

DISTRICT DIRECTOR is listed by DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT. The post is based in KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

Requirements

• An NQF level 07 qualification in Agriculture and a valid driver’s licence.
• Experience: 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level.
• Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy, National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support,, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management Principles, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, Service Delivery Frameworks and Treasury Regulations.
• Skills: Language, listening, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer, strategic planning, organizational, research, leadership, facilitation, project management, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, be selfdisciplined and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, people management, analytical thinking and decision making.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services.
• Manage district agricultural projects.
• Manage the provision of all agricultural specific interventions and engineering support.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies.
• Manage the provision of administration support to the district (including the support to Animal Health institutions (Veterinarian Services) operating within the district boundaries.
• Manage the resources of the Directorate.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms and Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, KwaZulu-Natal Agricultural Development Policy, National Policy on Comprehensive Producer Development Support,, Agricultural Extension and Advisory Principles, Scientific Agricultural Production Methods, Agriculture and Agro-Processing Master Plan (AAMP), Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, Employee Performance and Management System, Community Development, Public Participation, Community Outreach, Project Management Principles, Social Dynamics of KZN Communities, Service Delivery Frameworks and Treasury Regulations.
• Skills: Language, listening, presentation, interpersonal relations, computer, strategic planning, organizational, research, leadership, facilitation, project management, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, be selfdisciplined and have the ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, people management, analytical thinking and decision making.

Application Instructions

With the implementation of the online recruitment system, applicants for any vacant post within the Province of KwaZulu-Natal may apply for a post in the following ways: -a) via the S’thesha Waya Waya - KZN Online recruitment portal at (https://www.eservices.gov.za) or b) by submitting by post their Z83 and CV directly to the department to The Head: Community Safety and Liaison, Human Resource Management, Private Bag, X 9143, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or hand delivered to 179 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg.

For attention: Ms. Z.R Bekwa

Method: Hand delivery

Notes

Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use the New Z83 Form which is effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application.

You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) most suitable SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed curriculum vitae (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified qualifications, all non-SA citizens must submit a copy of proof of permanent residence in South Africa on or before the day of the interviews). Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment.

Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. For SMS posts, all shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Prior to appointment, a candidate will be required to complete the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services which is an online course offered by the National School of Government (NSG).

The course is under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced from the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme. The successful candidate will be required to complete such prior to appointment.

All personal data on applications will be dealt with in terms of the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013. The Department reserves the right not to fill and/or make an appointment to any of the advertised posts and to use other recruitment processes to fill these posts should it choose to do so.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Department Notes

Department Notes

Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please use the New Z83 Form which is effective from 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application.

You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.

Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) most suitable SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Mr LL Jongisa Tel No: (033) 343 8290

Required Documents

Z83, CV, Qualifications, Driver licence, Other

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 113–114
• Open the DPSA circular PDF