Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority (Agriseta) Vacancies

In brief

**Overview** This is a re-advertisement for a permanent position as Assistant Manager: Eastern and Western Cape Regional Support within the Learning Programmes and Projects Division of the Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority (Agriseta). The role reports to the Manager: Rural Development and is based at the Head Office in Pretoria. The primary purpose is to coordinate approved learning programmes, manage reporting, and monitor implementation in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces, acting as the first point of assistance for payment and document submission issues. The salary scale for this D1 Level 6 position is R 814 469,68 (CTC). **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this role include: * Supporting and coordinating skills development programmes in the Eastern and Western Cape in partnership with government departments, commodity organizations, and communities involved in land reform, rural development, and agriculture. * Establishing and participating in relevant skills development forums in the provinces to promote support for rural agricultural structures through mentorship programmes. * Coordinating applications from state departments in provinces for approval. * Assessing the readiness of projects and providing support or assistance by AgriSETA. * Overseeing the generation, distribution, and receipt of approval letters and contracts. * Monitoring and implementing approved mentorship projects and learning programmes in the relevant provinces. * Conducting site verification and monitoring of all AgriSETA funded learning programmes and partnership initiatives. * Preparing site monitoring reports for project managers. * Monitoring compliance with project implementation plans. * Responding to provincial enquiries regarding skills development in the province. * Assisting in facilitating provincial strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders. * Conducting weekly site visits to provide ongoing support and ensure training is being executed. * Performing any other duties as assigned from time to time. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * **Minimum Qualification and Experience:** * Degree (NQF level 7) in Public or Business Administration, Agriculture, Project Management, or Community Development. * 5 years experience in administration and monitoring of projects. * Added advantage: experience in project management. * **Required Competencies:** * Monitoring of Projects and monthly reporting. * Presentation skills. * Business Writing skills. * Stakeholder Management. * Willing to work under pressure. * Able to travel extensively. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate will possess a Degree (NQF level 7) in Public or Business Administration, Agriculture, Project Management, or Community Development, complemented by at least 5 years of experience in project administration and monitoring, with project management experience being an added advantage. Applicants should demonstrate strong competencies in project monitoring and monthly reporting, presentation skills, business writing, and stakeholder management. The role requires an individual who is willing to work under pressure and is able to travel extensively, particularly for conducting weekly site visits and coordinating programmes in the Eastern and Western Cape provinces. Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply, and preference will be afforded to candidates in terms of AgriSETA's Employment Equity Plan. **Deadline** 19 October 2026 @ 16H30 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/agricultural-sector-education-training-authority-agriseta-vacancies-2 Source: govpage

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