Deputy Director Grade 4

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, WATER AND LAND REFORM
DIRECTORATE: AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION, EXTENSION AND ENGINEERING
SERVICES

DIVISION: AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Post designation    Deputy Director Grade 4

1 x Post  Windhoek

Scale of Salary  N$478,220 – N$502,753

Housing Allowance N$68,188 per annum

Motor Vehicle Allowance

Capital Cost    N$76,950 per annum

Running Cost  N$25,751 per annum

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: A Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural or Mechanical Engineering (NQF Level 7 or higher) or equivalent qualification plus 9 years appropriate experience PLUS Registration as an Incorporated or Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of Namibia. The incumbent must have a valid code B driver’s license.

Additional Requirements:

• Sound knowledge of public procurement
• Sound technical knowledge of on farm infrastructure and machinery
• Conversant with Autodesk suite CAD Software 2020 of better
• Proven Track record in the design of energy infrastructure
• Proven Track record in the agricultural Machinery management
• Computer literacy – MS Word, MS power Point, MS Excel

Additional Skills Required:

• Sound leadership ability and strong analytical skills
• Sound methodology and scientific approach
• Knowledge of Project Management and Planning ability
• Broad knowledge of maintenance science for agricultural infrastructure, systems, implements and machineries
• Good interpersonal skills and problem solving ability