REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma (NQF 7) in Agriculture.
Compulsory registration with South African Council for Scientific Professions as a professional Natural Scientist. Five (5) years' experience at middle management or senior management level.
DUTIES :
Manage the development and effective administration of fertilizers, Farm feeds, Agricultural Remedies act (Act No. 36 of 1947) and its regulations. Develop, policy, strategies and legislation related to agricultural inputs. Develop/Compile guidelines, standards (specifications) a production inputs as well as Pest Control Operators and Sterilizing Plants. Ensure that there is continuously review of legislations, regulations, and standards. Ensure that registrations standards comply with international norms and standards. Ensure and monitor compliance to the requirements of the Act, and the regulations promulgated there under.
Provide regulatory interpretations and technical advice to relevant stakeholders. Manage the setting of tariffs and collection of revenue in terms of the Act. Ensure that there effective administration processes for registration of agricultural production inputs (agricultural remedies, farm seeds, stock remedies and fertilizers), Pest control and sterilizing plants. Ensure that there is an effective regulatory systems, registration, process, and enforcement. Manage scientific data analysis and provide scientific support and advice. Ensure the interpretation of scientific and product development reports.
Manage the rendering of a professional, cost effective, and efficient legislative service. Design and develop appropriate scientific guidelines for generation of scientific for generation of scientific data for registration purpose. Conduct risk assessment on the products to determine their efficiency, suitability, and safety. Manage and monitor the efficiency of scientific evaluations to ensure that the Department makes sound scientific based registration decisions. Mange the registration process of agricultural production inputs products. Develop and maintain relationships/ partnerships with the relevant stakeholders.
Prove leadership and direction in the establishment and strengthening of appropriate forums. Ensure cooperation and collaboration with other government departments, NGO's public and ago-chemical industry on science related matters. Develop necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholders' participation. Provide and advice to the industry and stakeholders. Participate and represent the department in relevant national, regional, and international forums to ensure that the country's framework influences and stays at the international best practices.
Manage the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Develop solutions to technical challenges. Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of the Directorate. Manage client relation. Ensure the management and development of human resources.