Job Requirements
The nominee / applicant must have suitable experience or expertise. Diversity and demographics of South Africa shall be taken into consideration during the 128 selection process. Moreover, the below categories will be considered in order to cater for the three Advisory Board sub-committees i.e. Human Resources and Ethics Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and a Senate Committee. Candidates will be recruited from the following categories: Individuals who hold a PhD degree in Agriculture or in Education with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in governance structures of academic institutions and must be currently working in an Institution of Higher Learning. Individuals who hold a minimum of a degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics or Auditing or Business Administration. Individuals with extensive farming experience or an active role player in the agricultural sector or Glen College alumni. In addition, applicants/nominees must be permanent residents of the Free State Province and be a fit and proper person. Two candidates will be selected under each of the three categories. Thus two Advisory Board members will serve in each of the three sub-committees.
Duties
The College Advisory Board will direct, guide and advise on the following: The implementation and revision of the Glen College of Agriculture strategy to ensure execution of strategic goals as approved by the MEC through Head of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Matters concerning the College but fall within the powers of the Executive Authority; Agricultural training and fundraising strategy of the College to the Department; Creation of conducive learning and teaching environment for the academic programmes of the College; Ensuring that the College operates within a national mandate and also lect regional diversity by responding to unique agricultural production imperatives; Ensures that the College establishes Committees; Ensures involvement of students in the governance and operations of the College; Monitor and evaluate use of funds and resources to ensure prudent utilization in accordance with PFMA; Ensure development of strategic, operations, and risk management plans; Ensure monitoring and evaluation of strategic, operations, and risk management plans; Ensures the development and offering of academic programmes in line with standards set by different academic bodies; Ensures that the College keeps a database of all registered learners/beneficiaries; Ensures that the College register all qualified diplomats and graduates to the National Learners Register of SAQA; Ensure that the College keeps a traceability record of all learners registered or previously registered with the College; Advise the Department on appointment of Principal; Recommend approval of policies and strategic plan of the College to the Department; Report quarterly to the Chief Director and HOD; Advise on the development of business models for the College to be financially viable and self-sustainable; Advise on the development of a marketing strategy; Promotion of good governance and accountability; and Promotion of intergovernmental relationships.
What is the Salary
R2,809 per day as per Treasury Regulations Section 20.2.3. Subsistence and travelling
allowances when attending College Advisory Board activities and meetings will
be paid by the Department in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
Location
Glen College of Agriculture
How to Apply
Applications, Quoting the erence number, must be forwarded to Mrs S Hlekiso, Private Bag X02, Bloemfontein, 9301 or delivered by Hand to Mrs S Hlekiso in Room 228, 2nd Floor, Admin Building, Glen. Email: cpswarts17@gmail.com CLOSING DATE : 28 November 2025
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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