Requirements
The nominee / applicant must have suitable experience or expertise. Diversity and demographics of South Africa shall be taken into consideration during the selection process. Moreover, the below criteria will be considered in order to cater for the three Advisory Board Committees i.e. Human Resources and 96 Ethics Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and a Senate Committee: Candidates must have at least holds a PhD Degree in Agriculture or in Education with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience with academic programmes, curriculum development or quality assurance in Institutions of Higher Learning and currently working with Academic programmes, curriculum development or quality assurance in an Institution of Higher Learning. Individuals that holds at least a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Auditing. Individuals that have extensive farming experience (more than ten (10) years or an active role player in the agricultural sector, local municipality or Glen College alumni.
Duties
The College 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 project of the College; Ensuring that the College operates within a national mandate and also reflect 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.
Salary
Glen College Board sitting (inclusive of preparation) in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 20.2.3. Subsistence and travelling allowances when attending College Board activities and meetings will be paid by the Department in accordance with the applicable guidelines.
Where
Glen College of Agriculture
Closing Date
31 October 2025
Applications
Enquiries
Mr C Swarts at 083 406 9787