Senior Project Manager

(X2 POSTS) Department: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Centre: Head Office - Cedara Salary: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive MMS salary package) Reference: SSC24/2026 Posts: 2 DUTIES Coordinate and facilitate planning of all agricultural projects including approval process. Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of agricultural projects. Ensure the provision and coordination of administration and other related services pertaining to projects. Develop and ensure implementation of policies and strategies related to agricultural projects. Manage the resources of the sub-directorate. ENQUIRIES Mr ME Ngcobo at 082 461 8728 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. NOTE Applicants using the manual application process must submit their applications on the prescribed form Z83 (Please Use The New Z83 Form Which Is Effective From 01 January 2021) obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za and all applications must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV. Applicants must ensure that the Z83 application form is completed in full, duly signed and initialled, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related/supporting documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants may also visit any one of our Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) where our friendly staff will assist you with applying online or receiving your hardcopy application. You can find the list of Designated Online Application Centres (DOACS) at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). No late applications will be accepted. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

A Bachelor’s degree/ Advanced Diploma at NQF level 7, a SAQA recognized qualification in Project Management and a valid driver’s license. Experience: 3 years’ junior management experience in a project management environment. Knowledge: RSA Constitution, White Paper on Agriculture for KZN, Norms & Standards for Extension and Advisory Services, Strategy for Agrarian Transformation in KZN, Agricultural Policy Action Plan, National Development Plan, Provincial Growth and Development Plan, Public Service Act, Public Administration Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Directive on Human Resources Management and Development for Public Service Professionalisation, Public Finance Management Act, Labour Relations Act, EPMDS, community development, Public Participation, community outreach, project management principles, social dynamics of KZN communities, Service Delivery Frameworks, Treasury Regulations. Skills: Language, listening, presentation, analytical thinking, interpersonal relations, computer skills, strategic planning, organizational skills, research, analytical, leadership, financial management, time management, report writing, problem solving, 126 communication. conflict management, change management, self-disciplined and able to work under pressure with minimum supervision leadership, project management, people management, relationship management and decision making.