About this opportunity
Western Cape Government lists this District Manager: Landcare: Eden, Ref No. AGR 40/2026 opportunity in eden, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
District Manager: Landcare: Eden, Ref No. AGR 40/2026
Details
Closing Date 2026/10/19
Reference Number WCG -3
Tracking Number AGR 40/2026
Job Title District Manager: Landcare: Eden, Ref No. AGR 40/2026
Department Agriculture
Salary level 11
Enquiries Ms A Petersen at
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Eden
Job Purpose
The Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent individual to promote the Sustainable Resource Use and Management Programme of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture in the Metropole area, focusing on planning of farms, administration of schemes and delivering advice to stakeholders.
National Diploma in Civil Engineering or Degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate B.Sc. Degree or appropriate B.Sc. Degree in Agriculture; A minimum of 6 years’ experience required in natural resources; 3 years managerial experience.
Key Performance Areas
Manage the administration of schemes and provision of agricultural disaster risk reduction (prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and relief) support services; Manage planning of farms and LandCare services in the conservation of the natural agricultural resources; Render advise to stakeholders and promote integrated governmental relations and partnerships building; Financial Management; People Management.
Knowledge of the following
Land Conservation Act and financial schemes
Protection of irrigated lands
Rehabilitation of agricultural lands
Engineering services
Risk and disaster management practices and disaster relief schemes
Public Finance Management Act
Legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices in respect of natural resource use and management
Provincial, national and international matters related to natural resource use and management
Operational management practices
Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes
Modern systems of governance and administration
Public service procedures, processes and systems
Regulatory Framework that governs the Public Service
People management
Public Finance Management Act, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements
Policies of the government of the day
Labour Relations legislation and Regulations
Skills in the following
Computer literacy in MS Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Negotiation
Planning and organising
Ability to function on a conceptual level
Motivational skills
Policy implementation
Research
Project Management
Diversity Management
Presentation
Facilitation
Stakeholder management
Report writing
Remuneration
All-inclusive salary package of R 932 292 per annum (Salary level 11)
Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.
Notes
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and will be required to submit duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the timeframe communicated by the WCG and prior to the interview date. Failure to provide the required duly completed and signed vetting and supporting documentation within the prescribed timeframe, without reasonable justification, may result in the shortlisted candidate not being considered further in the current recruitment and selection process.
All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.
By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.
This project is an initiative of the Western Cape Government.
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Worksite address
eden, NC, 27289, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.