REF NO: 3/2/1/2022/002
Branch: Economic Development, Trade and Marketing
SALARY : R1 544 415 per annum (Level 15), (all-inclusive package). The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : Pretoria
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 Level 7) in Economic and Management Sciences / Development
Studies / Social Sciences and Honours Degree or Post Graduate Diploma
(NQF Level 8) in Economic and Management Sciences / Development Studies
/ Social Sciences. 8 – 10 years’ experience at senior managerial level. Job
related knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation
and regulations that govern the Public Service including the Public Financial
Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulation, the Public Service Act, the
Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge of Government policies and priorities in
term of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. Understanding of
Government’s International Relations Policy Framework. Understanding of
Government’s vision in terms of the international forum and the
Intergovernmental Relations Framework. Knowledge and understanding of the
Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development sector, public administration,
various structures and programmes (Southern African Development
Community (SADC), New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD),
African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN)). Understanding of relevant
regional conventions and protocols. Understanding of diplomatic protocol.
Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the
Public Service (Batho Pele). Job-related skills: Financial management.
Strategic Capability and leadership. Programme and project management.
Knowledge management. Service delivery innovation. Problem solving and
analysis. People management and empowerment. Client orientation and
customer focus. Communication. Honesty and integrity. Change management.
Extended working hours. Traveling.
DUTIES : Provide strategic advice, leadership and direction in the development and
implementation of policies and programmes in order to promote economic
growth and development. Provide direction and guidance in the development
of national policies and programmes aimed at increasing levels of private /
public investment in the sector. Provide direction and guidance in the
development of national policies and programmes aimed at increasing market
access for agriculture products domestically and internationally. Provide
direction and guidance in the development of national policies and
programmes aimed at increasing sustainable / viable co-operatives and rural
enterprises. Provide direction and guidance in the development of national
trade policies and programmes aimed at increasing equitable access to
markets. Oversee and support the implementation of economic development,
trade and marketing policies and programmes. Provide strategic and policy
advice to the Executive Authority and Head of the Department of Agriculture,
Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) with regards to international
relations, trade, marketing and cooperative and rural enterprise development.
Guide, facilitate and promote the participation of emerging businesses within
the Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development sectors. Promote and
create an environment for the effective functioning of Broad-based Black
Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) sector charter councils. Oversee and
provide guidance in the setting of norms, standards and minimum service
delivery standards for BBBEE. Oversee and provide advice in the setting of
norms and standards for co-operatives and rural enterprise development.
Provide guidance in the formulation of BBBEE sector, policies, norms and
standards taking into account government priorities. Oversee the development
and implementation of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) sector codes.
Oversee compliance with sector charters and provide advice in respect of
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effective implementation where required. Oversee and facilitate the
development of strategies for DALRRD co-operatives. Oversee the
implementation of the agricultural co-operative and rural enterprise policy.
Provide leadership and guidance to the department’s international relations
and trade initiatives and activities. Provide strategic guidance, advice and
support to the Department with regards to international relations and trade
matters (including trade policies, mandates and negotiating positions). Liaise
with the relevant departments (specifically the Department of Trade and
Industry and the Department of International Relations and Co-operation) on
key and strategic international relations and trade matters. Ensure
departmental representation in trade forum negotiations, meetings and
conventions. Oversee, guide and support bilateral and multilateral relations
and engagements with governments, Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
Development organisations and forums in Africa and the rest of the world.
Oversee the implementation of trade agreements, treaties and conventions
with trade partners. Provide strategic direction and guidance to ensure that the
South African government (broadly) and the Department (specifically) meet its
international commitments and obligations. Provide guidance and support in
respect of international protocols. Provide leadership and guidance in creating
market access for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development products.
Create and enabling environment to promote market access (policies, strategic
partnerships and support). Oversee the provision of support to emerging /
developing sector role players. Oversee the provision of support to established
sector role players. Oversee the development and implementation of policies
and programmes aimed at promoting agro processing. Oversee the
management of relationships with other key role players in respect of the
promotion of agro processing e.g. the Department of Trade and Industry.
Ensure liaison with the National Agricultural Marketing Council and other
relevant institutions. To provide economic and statistical services to monitor
the economic performance of the sector. Provide strategic economic
intelligence and advice on the performance of the DALRRD sector. Generate
and manage DALRRD statistics in support of effective decision-making.
Disseminate DALRRD statistical and economic information. Render
management support services. Provide strategic direction and guidance with
regards to the management or resources within the Branch. Provide support to
Ministry and the Director-General in relation to the development of solutions for
challenges specific to the Branch, to ensure delivery of the Branch related key
result areas (including playing a direct role regarding inputs into strategy, being
accountable for relevant inputs to parliamentary committee meeting, cluster
meetings, implementation of the sector plan, etc). Articulate the departmental
strategy consistent with the Medium-Term Strategic Framework (MTSF) and
relevant to the Branch’s programmes and support the Director-General in
leading the implementation thereof. Ensure synchronization of the deliverables
of the Department with those of the Provincial Departments of Agriculture,
other government entities reporting to the Department of Agriculture and
relevant sectoral institutions. Develop Service Level Agreements with
Provincial Departments of Agriculture and other relevant State-Owned Entities,
consistent with the sector priorities. Lead the Branch in the implementation of
policy priorities and the realisation of the Branch’s strategic objectives including
setting of targets. Mobilise and allocate resources in accordance with the
defined priorities. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of projects and
ensure appropriate progress tracking, analysis and reporting. Assume a central
coordination role in relation to the functions of the Branch with all stakeholders,
including provincial coordination. Provide support to other Branches in the
achievement of their targets on cross functional responsibilities which should
be agreed upon in specific terms. Take overall financial and management
responsibility for the Branch. Report directly to the Director-General and
respond to relevant parliamentary matters as per parliamentary instructions
with these executed through the Director-General’s Office. Ensure the
management and development of human resources.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7333