Senior Project Manager
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 2 Senior Project Manager posts, based in Head Office - Cedara. This is a permanent post, paying R1,101,468 a year. How to apply: Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. All applications must be addressed to the Head of Department and for reference numbers starting with SSC may be hand delivered or couriered to 4 Pin Oak Avenue, Hilton, 3245. All applications for reference numbers starting with NSC may be hand delivered or couriered to Lot no. 11634, Corner of Via Verbena and Loop Street, Veldenvlei, Richards Bay, 3900. Emailed applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: SSC24/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and facilitate planning of all agricultural projects including approval process.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of agricultural projects.
- Ensure the provision and coordination of administration and other related services pertaining to projects.
- Develop and ensure implementation of policies and strategies related to agricultural projects.
- Manage the resources of the sub-directorate.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7, a SAQA recognized qualification in Project Management and a valid driver’s license.
- Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a project management environment.
- Knowledge:
- RSA Constitution
- White Paper on Agriculture for KZN
- Norms & Standards for Extension and Advisory Services
- Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN
- Agricultural Policy Action Plan
- National Development Plan
- Provincial Growth and Development Plan
- Public Service Act
- Public Administration Management Act
- Public Service Regulations
- Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation
- Public Finance Management Act
- Labour Relations Act
- EPMDS
- Community development
- Public Participation
- Community outreach
- Project management principles
- Social dynamics of KZN communities
- Service Delivery Frameworks
- Treasury Regulations
- Skills:
- Language
- Listening
- Presentation
- Analytical thinking
- Interpersonal relations
- Computer skills
- Strategic planning
- Organizational skills
- Research
- Analytical
- Leadership
- Financial management
- Time management
- Report writing
- Problem solving
- Communication. conflict management
- Change management
- Self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision leadership
- Project management
- People management
- Relationship management and decision making