DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT IS LOOING FOR SECRETARY
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
CLOSING DATE : 19 April 2023 at 16:00
NOTE : The application must include only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from
any Public Service Department or on the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) website link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a
detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate
and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will
only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day
of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South
African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all
foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report
(only when shortlisted).
The requirements for appointment at SMS level include the
successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by
the NSG. Prior to appointment, a candidate would be required to complete the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to Senior Management Services as endorsed by
DPSA which is an online course, endorsed by the National School of Government
(NSG).
The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the
SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link:
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. No appointment
will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and
submission of proof thereof.
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a technical
exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which
will be communicated by the Department. Following the interview and technical exercise,
the selection committee will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial
competency assessment in compliance with the Department of Public Service and
Administration (DPSA) Directive on the Implementation of Competency Based
Assessments.
The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial
competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
Applications: Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as
no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit
separate applications for each post that you apply for.
Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please
consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the
recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is
affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganization of
posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future.
Important: DALRRD is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representivity in DALRRD through the filling of posts. The Department reserves the right not to fill a position. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews
at a date and time as determined by the Department. All shortlisted candidates will be
subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks. The successful candidate will be subjected
to undergo security vetting.
DALRRD will conduct reference checks which may include
social media profiles of the shortlisted candidates. Applicants must declare any pending
criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this
be uncovered during / after the interview took place, the application will not be
considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such
appointment will be terminated.
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to
positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be
required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with
the Department. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict
of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be
associated with.
SECRETARY REF NO: 3/2/1/2023/290
Directorate: Human Resource Strategy, Planning And Systems
SALARY : R181 599 per annum (Level 5)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience required. Job
related knowledge: Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Job
related skills: good telephone etiquette, Sound organizational skills, Computer literacy,
Language skills and ability to communicate well with people at different levels and from
different backgrounds, Communication skills (written and verbal), Ability to act with tact
and discretion and Good presentation skills.
DUTIES : Provide secretariat / receptionist support service to the Director. Receive telephonic calls
and refers the calls to the correct role players if not meant for the relevant senior
manager. Record appointments and events on the diary. Type documents for the senior
manager and other staff within the unit. Operate office equipment e.g. fax machine and
photocopier.
Provide clerical support services to the senior manager. Liaise with travel
agencies to make travel arrangements. Checks the arrangements when relevant
documents are received. Arrange meetings and events for senior manager and staff in
the unit. Identifies venues, invites role players, organise refreshments, sets up for
scheduled meeting and events.
Process the travel and subsistence claims for the unit.
Process all invoices that emanate from the activities of the work of the senior manager.
Record basic minutes of the meetings of the senior manager where required. Draft
routine correspondence and reports.
Do filing of documents for the senior manager and
the unit where necessary. Administer matters like leave registers and telephonic
accounts. Receive, record and distribute all incoming and outgoing documents. Handle
the procurement of standards items like stationary, refreshments etc. Collect all relevant
documents to enable the Director to prepare for meetings. Remain up to date with regard
to prescripts / policies and procedures applicable to her / his work environment to ensure
efficient and effective support to the senior manager.
Study the relevant Public Service
and the departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the
application thereof is understood properly. Remain abreast with the procedures and
processes that apply in the office of the senior manager.
ENQUIRIES : Mr PJ Van Niekerk Tel: (012) 312 8792
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand
delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob
Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria or to Agriculture Place,
20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
NOTE : Coloured, Indian and White Males and African, Coloured, Indian and White Females and
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.