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Overview of the entity

The Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency is a schedule 3C entity in terms of the Public Finance
Management Act,1 of 1999 as amended, with a mandate to promote, support and facilitate rural
development in the Eastern Cape province.

Position : Cleaners x2

Task Grade Level : 03
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Facilities Management Officer
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : Three Months (Fixed Contract)  

Main purpose of the Position

    The main purpose of the position is to fill in while the current CFO is away. To provide effective professional To clean offices, premises, and facilities for the ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
 • Grade 7

Experience

• Four months cleaning experience 
Position : Interim Chief Financial Officer

Task Grade Level : 20
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : Three Months (Fixed Contract)  

Main purpose of the Position

    The main purpose of the position is to fill in while the current CFO is away. To provide effective professional leadership and ensure the establishment and implementation of sound financial management, accounting, procurement, internal control systems and processes for ECRDA in compliance with PFMA, Treasury regulations/ directives and any other relevant legislative framework.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
 • Chartered Accountant CA (SA) • NQF level 8 qualification in the financial management or accounting 

Experience

• 10 years working experience in the finance field
• 8 years working at general management level (Equivalent to Chief Director in the Public Service)
• 5 years working experience as the CFO in a public entity or government.
• Proven/ Evident successful operational and management within public or private sector
• Working for or with AGSA will be an added advantage
• Code 8 driver’s license
Position : Assistant Company Secretary

Task Grade Level : 15
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Company Secretary
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    The role primarily encompasses the day-to-day administration and assisting the Company Secretary with company secretarial work related to ECRDA. Promote Corporate Governance, Compliance and Advisory.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
 NQF level 7 qualification in the Legal or financial qualifications (B Proc, B Juris, LLB, LLM, BCom Accounting) or related field.  Chartered Institute Secretaries (CIS) Qualification or similar (or studying towards)  Membership with CIS (advantageous)  

Experience

• 8 years working experience in a similar role of which 5 should be at management level.
 • 3 years’ experience of working with board of directors or in the committee’s section 
 • Understanding of King Code on Corporate Governance and Companies Act Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required 
 • Code 8 driver’s license
Position : Desktop Technician- IT Operations
Task Grade Level : 11
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : IT Security Administrator- IT Operations
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To render Desktop technical support services with Information and Communication Technology of the ECRDA

Minimum requirements

Educational 
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma  

Experience

6 years working experience.
• 4 years experience at supervisory level.
• Proven or evident successful experience in administration and supervision within the Public and Private sector
Position : Executive Assistant to the CEO
Task Grade Level : 12
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Head of Office and Senior Manager Strategy
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    Reporting to the Head of Office and Senior Manager Strategy, the focus of the role is to provide a high – level personal executive assistance to the CEO.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
NQF level 7 qualification in administration or related field. 

Experience

• 8 to 10 years working experience in a similar role.
• Code 8 driver’s license
Position : Head of office & Senior Manager: Strategy
Task Grade Level : 17
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Chief Executive Officer
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To provide professional office management support to the CEO and provide strategy development services to the ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
NQF level 8 (Honours degree) qualification in Social Science or Agricultural Science or in the related field .

Experience

• 10 to 15 years working experience in a similar role of which 5 should be at Senior management level.
• 5 years’ experience of working in the Strategy Development field or in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation field.
• Code 8 driver’s license
Position : Help Desk Support Officer- IT Operations
Task Grade Level : 12
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : IT Security Administrator- IT Operations
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To carry out duties and responsibilities related to IT Helpdesk Support within Information and Communication Technology of the ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma.

Experience

• 4 years working experience
• Experience in the field of work/ environment or related field.
• Proven or evident successful experience in administration and supervision within the Public and Private sector
Position : Manager Information and Communication Technology
Task Grade Level : 16
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Executive Corporate Services
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To develop operational plans to implement strategy, and to oversee management and co-ordination of all information and communication technology services for the ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma.

Experience

8 years working experience
• 6 years’ experience at divisional management level (equivalent of Manager or Director in the public service)
• Proven or evident successful operational and process management within public or private sector.
Position : Manager Financial Accounting
Task Grade Level : 16
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Chief Financial Officer
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To develop operational plans to implement strategy, and to oversee management and co-ordination of all financial accounting services for the ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma.

Experience

• 8 years working experience
• 6 years’ experience at divisional management level (equivalent of Manager or Director in the public service)
• Proven or evident successful operational and process management within public or private sector.
Position : Renewable & Alternative Sources of Energy
Task Grade Level : 15
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Programme Manager: Project Management
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To leverage renewable energy skills and experience to enhance economic and human development outcomes for rural Areas through value chain development, enterprise development, skills development, and to ensure holistic rural development.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
NQF level 8 (Honours degree) qualification in the renewable energy field.

Experience

• 8 – 10 years working experience in a Renewable Energy or similar role of which 5 years should be at middle Management level.
• Understanding of Intellectual Property Rights would be an added advantage.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
Position : Specialist Forestry and Silviculture
Task Grade Level : 15
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Programme Manager
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To leverage specialist forestry/ Silviculture skills and experience to enhance economic and human development outcomes for rural households through forestry value chain development initiatives, forestry enterprise development, skills development and ensure holistic rural development.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
BSc in Forestry/ BTECH in Forestry
Master in Forestry or MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8 to 10 years working experience in a similar role of which 5 should be at middle management level.
• Code 8 driver’s license
Position : Supply Chain Manager
Task Grade Level : 16
Location : Head Office (East London, Eastern Cape)
Reporting Line : Chief Financial Officer
Start Date : As soon as possible 
Duration : This is a permanent position  

Main purpose of the Position

    To develop operational plans, to implement strategy and to oversee management and coordination of all supply chain management services of ECRDA.

Minimum requirements

Educational 
NQF level 9 (Masters) qualification in financial Management or Public Administration or related field.

Experience

• 8 to 10 years working experience in Supply Chain Management of which 5 should be at Senior Manager level.
• Code 8 driver’s license

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About Us

Vision and mission of the ECRDA

Guiding Principles

The values that underpin the
vision and mission of ECRDA

Mandates

ECRDA’s policy and legislative mandates

Organisational Structure

The leadership structure of
the ECRDA

Board of Directors

Board charged with guiding the ECRDA’s overall plans

Executives

The leadership team that ensure execution of the boards plans

Agro-Processing

Farmers are supported so that they can effectively compete in the global market place.

Cannabis and Hemp

Promoting the growth and development of the cannabis and hemp industry.

Forestry Development

A strong community focus.

Marine Tilapia Industry

Development of a thriving marine tilapia industry.

Wool and Mohair

Developing competitiveness of small-scale farmers.

Rural Finance

Finance that stimulates vibrant rural economic activity.