REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
Bachelor's Degree (NQF 7) Agricultural Economics. 5 years' experience at a senior managerial level.
DUTIES :
Promote market access and fair trade in international markets. Facilitate the support in the development of international trade (bilateral and multilateral) strategies related to agriculture. Ensure that provision of support to the head of the branch and the chief directorate in the implementation of international trade (bilateral and multilateral) policies and agreements relate to agriculture.
Facilitate the provision of trade intelligence and interpretation of economic data on the agriculture sector regularly as part of the support. Facilitate support in the implementation of trade instruments as negotiated and agreed upon. Facilitate the dissemination of trade information to industry stakeholders. Facilitate support to the head of the branch in the various international fora. Coordinate and support bilateral and multilateral relations. Facilitate advice on international trade policy instruments such as tariffs, subsidies, and quotas. Facilitate the establishment of sound development cooperation on bilateral trade in a specific country or region.
Monitor and evaluate African events and developments that impact the agriculture sector. Facilitate timeous support in the drafting of documents, in the form. Of briefing documents, monthly, quarterly annual reports etc., for the attention of the head of the branch. Promote relations and partnerships with international organisations in liaison with the Branch head. Coordinate and support engagements with multilateral organisations to advance the agricultural sector. Render management support services. Facilitate the implementation of international trade policies in relations to the African continent and the rest of the world. Coordinate and support relations with international governments, organisations and forums.
Oversee the management of the resources of the Chief Directorate. Interpret the Branch's business strategy, with special reference to how priority projects should be resourced and delivered with guidance from the executive of the branch. Lead the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of the approved strategic and annual performance plans. Manage the efficiency and effectiveness of the Chief Directorate, to ensure the achievement of set targets of the Directorates, while reporting on value for money in this regard. Develop systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates.
Define processes required for the delivery of services by the Directorates. Define processes required for the delivery of set targets. Take responsibility for coordination an communication in relation to the functions of the Chief Directorate. Create an enabling environment, including ensuring solicitation of resources as needed in support of the Directorates, for achievement of their targeted plans.