Job Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a SAQA recognized Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture / Agricultural Science/ Development studies/ Community Development/ qualification in Public Administration/ Public management and monitoring and evaluation/ Rural Development or any equivalent/ relevant qualification. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Agriculture/ project management/ Rural Development. A valid driver’s license. Skills and Competencies: Ability to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate rural development programs and projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Experience in managing project budgets, financial performance, and allocating funds is essential. A strong understanding of rural development dynamics, including agriculture, natural resource management, and infrastructure development. Ability to analyse challenges, identify solutions, and make informed decisions. Proficiency with relevant software, such as MS Office and project management tools.
Duties
Develop and coordinate rural development plans. Ensure provision of support to all departmental projects from inception until completion. Ensuring that communities are well sensitized in the rural development space. Ensure that there is proper alignment between projects implemented and the goal of the directorate. Provision of necessary support to all rural development projects. Coordinate the implementation of rural projects in the province, ensure that beneficiaries are linked to different stakeholders, support beneficiaries of rural development. Ensure that there is coordination between programs that work in the rural space. Application of relevant legislations that talks to rural development.
What is the Salary
R468 459 per annum
Location
Head Office Mbombela
How to Apply
Applications quoting relevant erence number should either be hand delivered, or use the online link.
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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