Deputy Director: Funding Facilitation
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
- Location
- Head Office - Cedara, KwaZulu-Natal
- Salary
- R1 101 468 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Degree (NQF 7) in Business Management, Administration or Marketing.
- 5 years' junior management experience.
- Driver's licence needed.
- Find funding for rural projects and SMMEs.
- Based at Head Office, Cedara.
How to apply
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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 Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/161, ref SSC26/2026. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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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.
Duties:
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.
Enquiries: Dr. NP Myeni at 082 350 4921
Reference number: SSC26/2026