POST 42/192 : GLEN COLLEGE ADVISORY BOARD: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT REF NO: FSGCB 07/11/2025

(Three years from 01 December 2025 until 30 November 2028) Re-advertisement: Candidates who previously applied do not have to reapply. The Glen College of Agriculture hereby invites nominations/applications for the positions of six (6) external advisory board members who will be serving on the Glen College Advisory Board and Advisory Board sub-committees on a part-time basis.

SALARY : Glen College Advisory Board sitting (inclusive of preparation) in accordance with Treasury Regulations Section 20.2.3. Subsistence and travelling allowances when attending College Advisory Board activities and meetings will be paid by the Department in accordance with the applicable guidelines.

CENTRE : Glen College of Agriculture.

REQUIREMENTS : The nominee / applicant must have suitable experience or expertise. Diversity and demographics of South Africa shall be taken into consideration during the 129 selection process. Moreover, the following categories will be considered in order to cater for the three Advisory Board sub-committees, i.e. Human Resources and Ethics Committee, Finance and Audit Committee and a Senate Committee.

Candidates will be recruited from the following categories: Individuals who hold a PhD degree in Agriculture or in Education with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience in governance structures of academic institutions and must be currently working in an Institution of Higher Learning. Individuals who hold a minimum of a degree in Accounting or Finance or Economics or Auditing or Business Administration.

Individuals with extensive farming experience or an active role player in the agricultural sector or Glen College alumni. In addition, applicants/nominees must be permanent residents of the Free State Province and be a fit and proper person. Two candidates will be selected under each of the three categories. Thus two Advisory Board members will serve in each of the three sub-committees.

DUTIES : The College Advisory Board will direct, guide and advise on the following: The implementation and revision of the Glen College of Agriculture strategy to ensure execution of strategic goals as approved by the MEC through Head of Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Matters concerning the College but fall within the powers of the Executive Authority; Agricultural training and fundraising strategy of the College to the Department; Creation of conducive learning and teaching environment for the academic programmes of the College.

Ensuring that the College operates within a national mandate and also reflect regional diversity by responding to unique agricultural production imperatives. Ensures that the College establishes Committees; Ensures involvement of students in the governance and operations of the College; Monitor and evaluate use of funds and resources to ensure prudent utilization in accordance with PFMA; Ensure development of strategic, operations, and risk management plans.

Ensure monitoring and evaluation of strategic, operations, and risk management plans; Ensures the development and offering of academic programmes in line with standards set by different academic bodies; Ensures that the College keeps a database of all registered learners/beneficiaries; Ensures that the College register all qualified diplomats and graduates to the National Learners Register of SAQA.

Ensure that the College keeps a traceability record of all learners registered or previously registered with the College; Advise the Department on appointment of Principal; Recommend approval of policies and strategic plan of the College to the Department; Report quarterly to the Chief Director and HOD; Advise on the development of business models for the College to be financially viable and self-sustainable; Advise on the development of a marketing strategy; Promotion of good governance and accountability; and Promotion of intergovernmental relationships.

ENQUIRIES : Mr C Swarts at 083 406 9787 NOTE : Members of the Advisory Board will be appointed either (1) in their personal capacities or (2) to represent their relevant organisations and must broadly represent South African Society. Confirmation of the availability of the nominee is also required. Preference will be given to candidates whose appointments will enhance representativity