REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Degree in Agricultural Economics (NQF 7).
Five (5) years of relevant experience at middle / senior management level in Agricultural Economics / Agro - processing.
DUTIES :
Develop an integrated agro-processing strategic framework for South Africa. Liaise with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to develop an integrated agro-processing strategy for South Africa. Develop integrated agro-processing support and implementation plans focusing on the following: Facilitate the establishment of dry and cold storage infrastructure. Provision of processing skills. Provision of post-harvest management and processing technologies and facilitate access to finance. Develop profiles for the agro-processing sub-sectors. Facilitate the establishment of small and medium scale processing facilities in areas near points of production. Develop, manage and maintain systems for identifying the needs of and supporting small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises.
Provide strategic and policy advice to relevant stakeholders to ensure the development of small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. Participate in relevant forums and structures to contribute towards the development of an integrated framework for supporting small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. Facilitate and manage the provision of direct support to small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. Establish agro-processing support units within DOA to promote the growth and development of agro-processing industries in South Africa. Develop customized support measures to support processing in DOA sectors. Monitor, evaluate and report on relevant support programmes and strategies.
Facilitate the formation of strategic partnerships with established industry players to support small and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. Facilitate the development of procurement contracts between established and developing agro-processing industries. Manage the implementation of sector transformation charters to promote the development of small, and medium scale agro-processing enterprises. Facilitate the provision of direct support to small and medium scale enterprises through strategic partnerships and ensure appropriate funding mechanisms.
Manage the development and implementation of information systems to support agro processing. Manage the provision of information to support agro processing. Facilitate the attraction of domestic and foreign direct investments into the agro-processing sector. Ensure the implementation of the legislative framework and strategies aimed at improving agro processing. Collaborate with the DTI and other relevant stakeholders in enforcing and implementing legislation and national policies.
Manage the development and implementation of systems to monitor the implementation of legislation and national policies. Manage the provision of direct support to Provincial Departments of Agriculture and other sector role players with regards to the implementation of legislation, policies and strategies. Manage engagements with sector role players to ensure implementation of legislation and national policies. Monitor, evaluate and report on the implementation of relevant legislation and national policies within the sector.