RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

KOUGA MUNICIPALITY (EC 108)

 NOTICE NO: 24/2017

 VACANCY

 Kouga Municipality, an equal opportunity employer, which subscribes to the principles of affirmative action, awaits applications for appointment in the following vacancy:

 RURAL DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

REQUIREMENTS:                                   

Grade 12;

National Diploma in Agriculture, Economic, Business Economics or Business Administration;

3 Years’ relevant experience in Rural Development;

Computer Literate;

Valid Code 08 driver’s license;

Must be able to speak two of the official languages in Kouga (Afrikaans, English, and Xhosa).               

SALARY:                                               R215 016.00 – R279 096.00 per year.

DUTIES:                                                

Facilitate the Development and implementation of a Rural Development and Support Programme;

Facilitate the building of the capacity of rural communities in the Kouga area;

Secure training for rural communities;

Advise the LED Manager on Rural Development;

Secure funds to implement projects identified in the IDP;

Prepare portfolio committee reports on a monthly basis and any other relevant reports when requested;

Identify Strategic Imperatives related to Rural Development Programmes and ensure that they are included in the IDP;

Establish partnerships with District, Provincial and National Departments that would promote the growth and development of rural communities in the Municipality;

Network and liaise with government departments, government agencies, local municipalities, private sector, tertiary institutions and all other stakeholders with regards to rural communities;

Attend relevant Meeting within sector departments and the Municipality;

Draft and implement the budget for Rural Development on an annual basis;

Undertake studies and research related to Rural Development;

Identify opportunities for rural communities inside and outside of the Kouga area;

Assist rural business persons to become registered business entities;

Convene the meetings of emerging farmers in consultation with the Manager and the Director;

Promote the formalization of self-help groups (e.g. establishments of co-ops);

Develop and implement the Agricultural/ Rural Development Strategy and Policy;

Represent the Manager/ Director when requested;

Apply and facilitate training for rural communities in order to capacitate them;

Assist rural communities with commonage grazing land as well as develop a commonage management plan for implementation;

Assist communities in developing backyard food gardens for food security and sustainable livelihood.

Sealed applications marked clearly marked with the position “Rural Development Officer” must reach Manager Human Resources on or before Friday, 3 March 2017 at 12:00.

 For any inquiries contact Mr. B Faulkner: 042 2002 2177.

 Disqualification:

Please note that the following can lead to disqualification of applicants:

1. Non submission of originally certified copies of academic records.
2. Canvassing of councilors.

 NB: Short listed applicants will be subjected to a screening process.

 The Municipality reserves the right not to make an appointment.

S.S. FADI                                                                                                       P.O. Box 21

MUNICIPAL MANAGER                                                                             JEFFREYS BAY

                                                                                                                      6330 

For Publication

Kouga Express                                     -                       23 February 2017

Municipal Web site                                                      17 February 2017

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