Deputy Director: Production Economics (Elsenburg)

About the role

The Department of Agriculture (Western Cape) is hiring a Deputy Director: Production Economics (Elsenburg), based in Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government. This is a permanent post, paying R1,101,468 a year. How to apply: Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co Reference number to quote: AGR 59/2026 Closing date: 30 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Continuous in-depth study/research of developments/patterns/trends in a specific agricultural environment (e.g. resources, production, marketing, reform, macro-economics, farm management, agricultural business, international trade and investment, business support, rural development, agriprocessing/value chain), Manage the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation (specific districts/areas, a specific industries, specific events/circumstances) pertaining to legislation/strategy/policy/initiatives/interventions, Manage the application, adaptation and/or development of models in order to reflect the current situation and/or forecast/project possible scenarios, Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate, People Management.

Requirements

• Appropriate NQF level 8 qualification or equivalent with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects, at least 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years is managerial experience, A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
• NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply.
• Competencies
• Working knowledge and understanding of the following: Agricultural sector, and working experience with the legislation
• Regulatory frameworks
• Policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions
• Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function
• Project management
• Operational management practices
• Procurement and tendering processes
• Policy development, and operational management
• Monitoring and review processes
• Modern systems of governance and administration
• Public service procedures
• Processes and systems
• Regional and local political
• Economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape
• Constitutional
• Legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector
• Public finance
• Human resources and discourse management processes
• Public Finance Management Act
• National and Provincial Treasury Regulations
• Other financial policies
• Prescripts
• Directives and collective agreements
• Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas
• Skills in the following
• Numeracy
• Computer Literacy
• Language skills
• Accounting/Finance/Audit
• Appropriate strategic management and leadership skills
• Advance communication skills (written and verbal/presentation)
• Negotiation skills (advanced)
• Proven ability to conduct research
• Analytical skills and to conceptualise policy
• Ability to network