Department of Agriculture And Rural Development

Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation

Salary or stipendR1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary MMS package)

The Department of Agriculture And Rural Development is looking for a Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Head Office - Cedara

Source: DPSA Circular 37 of 2026Post 37/161, page 127

Reference number: SSC26/2026
Appointment: Permanent
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Job level: 12
Centre: Head Office - Cedara

What you will need

An NQF level 07 degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Marketing and a valid driver’s licence.
Knowledge: RSA Constitution, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, PFMA, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, International Relations Framework, Trade and Industry Guidelines, sector specific knowledge, relevant national and international legislation, standards, protocols, treaties and conventions, Donor Fund Management, co-operations management, trade and marketing.
Skills: Management, planning, diplomacy, literacy, communication, project management, interpersonal relations, organising, problem solving, motivational, computer literacy, financial management, report writing, time 128 management, decision making, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Experience

Experience: 5 years’ relevant junior management experience.

Driver's licence

An NQF level 07 degree in Business Management / Business Administration / Marketing and a valid driver’s licence.

Skills and competencies

Skills: Management, planning, diplomacy, literacy, communication, project management, interpersonal relations, organising, problem solving, motivational, computer literacy, financial management, report writing, time 128 management, decision making, self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

Key responsibilities

Manage the facilitation and sourcing of project and programme specific funding.
Develop and update Rural Funding Model Framework for rural SMME’s.
Provide accurate monitoring and reporting in respect of funding facilitation.
Develop policies and strategies aimed at improving service delivery.
Manage resources of the sub-

Additional details

Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Enquiries: Dr. NP Myeni at 082 350 4921
Telephone: 082 350 4921