Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation, 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: SSC26/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.
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-directorate.
Requirements
- An NQF level 07 degree in Business Management/Business Administration/Marketing and a valid driver’s licence.
- Experience: 5 years’ relevant junior management experience.
- 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 management
- Decision making
- Self-disciplined and ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision