Deputy Director: Social Organisation

In brief

**Overview** This explains the role of Deputy Director: Social Organisation within the Kwazulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development. The position, with Reference Number SSC25/2026, is based at Head Office - Cedara and offers an all-inclusive salary MMS package of R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12). The role involves managing support for land reform initiatives, community organisations, and rural enterprise development, aligning with strategic rural development goals. **What you will do** * Manage the provision of facilitation support to land reform initiatives and community organisations for growth and sustainable rural enterprise development. * Guide and align the engagements and formations of community organisations with the CRDP and Rural Development strategies and policies. * Manage the effectiveness of facilitating access to skills development in the implementation of the rural enterprises and the CRDP. * Facilitate co-operation between community organisations and public and private sector organisations. * Manage resources of the sub-directorate. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * An NQF level 07 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science / Community Development or a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. * A valid driver’s licence. * 3 years’ junior management experience in community development facilitation. * **Knowledge of:** RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service professionalization, PFMA, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, community development, community outreach, project management principles, Millennium development goals, social dynamics of KZN communities, Youth Development Policy, National and Provincial Practice Notes, SCM practices and procedures, Promotion of Access to Information Act, service delivery frameworks, Promotion of Administrative Justice Act, National Skills Development Strategy, National Development Plan, National Skills Accord, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Treasury Regulations, Criminal Procedure Act, KZN Citizen’s Charter, Security Management Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, intergovernmental matters, Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination. * **Skills in:** Language, listening, interpersonal relations, computer, organizational development, leadership, business management, time management, report writing, problem solving, communication, conflict management, change management, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision, project management, relationship management, decision making, facilitation, policy development and analysis, negotiation and people management. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a professional with an NQF Level 07 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science, Community Development, or Agriculture, possessing at least three years of junior management experience specifically in community development facilitation. The ideal candidate will have a valid driver's licence and a comprehensive understanding of public service regulations, community development principles, project management, and various social and legislative frameworks relevant to rural development in KZN. They should demonstrate strong leadership, communication, management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently under pressure. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/kwazulu-natal-department-of-agriculture-and-rural-development-vacancies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-ssc25-2026 Source: govpage

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