Assistant Director Rural Enterprise Development

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 469 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental department is seeking an Assistant Director for Rural Enterprise Development in Johannesburg. This 12-month contract role requires a Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in a relevant field, with 2-3 years of supervisory experience. The successful candidate will coordinate rural enterprise development activities and manage B-BBEE and AgriBEE programs. Strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license are essential for engaging with various stakeholders. Interested applicants should apply online or deliver applications in person before the closing date.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus relevant degree or diploma.
• 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate rural enterprise development activities.
• Administer B-BBEE and AgriBEE services and projects.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG)

Project management

Financial Management

Stakeholder relationship management

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) or National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Agricultural Economics/Economics/Business Economics/Community Development/Development Studies

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - RURAL ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT (12 Months Contract)

• Reference Number : REFS/035306
• Directorate : RURAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 2
• Package : R468 459.00 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus (Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) /National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Agricultural Economics/Economics/Business Economics/ Community Development/Development Studies as recognised by SAQA. 2-3 years of experience at a supervisory level. Valid driver’s license. Competencies: Knowledge and understanding of Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) and Public service regulations, Public Service Regulations (PSR), Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Professional Service Provider (PSP), Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE)/AgriBEE, Policy development and corporate governance, Project management, Departmental strategic plan and priorities, Department’ organization structure and functionality, Political mandate strategic priorities, Planning and organizing, Leadership, Financial Management, Innovation and Problem solving. Report writing, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Presentation and facilitation skills, Computer literacy, Networking, Stakeholder relationship management and formation of strategic partnerships.

Duties :

• Coordinate and administer the activities of rural enterprise and industry development through Enterprise and Supplier Development Programme as well as Skills Development as elements of B-BBEE Act as amended, implementation of B-BBEE and AgriBEE services, projects and programmes. Implement requirements for change management interventions and programmes. Implement requirements for business efficiency interventions and programme. Interact with relevant internal and external stakeholders. Participate in planning processes i.e. strategy development, business planning, etc. to reach the strategic objectives of the Directorate. Facilitate community dialogue workshops with relevant stakeholders and establish relationships with local stakeholders. Provide community with opportunities for exposure to valuable knowledge and skills required by local businesses. : To coordinate and administer the activities of rural development and transformation programmes in the Gauteng province in partnership with community stakeholders, municipalities, provincial departments and agencies to meet the needs of rural communities, communal or traditional communities and Township, Informal Settlements and Hostels (TISH) areas. Identify rural communities in line with Integrated Rural Development Sector Strategy. Compile community profiles. Facilitate community dialogue workshops with rural stakeholders. Engage with key stakeholders at formal forums / conferences etc. Assist in ensuring operational planning and scheduling of resource use is properly carried out. Assist in developing, profiling, monitoring and evaluation of all CRDP Projects. Work directly with communities, local government and key stakeholders to identify sustainable livelihood initiatives. Collate information on identified initiatives. Develop database for projects. Ensure proper filing is done for Community Development Forums (CDF) initiatives.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. 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 SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. 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. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. 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. 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 re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 13-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus (Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) /National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Agricultural Economics/Economics/Business Economics/ Community Development/Development Studies as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have 2-3 years of experience at a supervisory level?

Do you have a Valid Driver's license?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.