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Requirements

Knowledge

Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: knowledge and understanding of International agricultural Trade, WTO-SPS import and Export regulatory systems, WTO-TBT, CBD and other related agreements.

Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the public service (Batho-Pele).

Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the Public Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act etc. knowledge and understanding of : Policies and legislative framework applicable to the sector, Policies and legislative framework applicable to Public Sector administration and Management, Strategies and policies that govern natural Resource management, The sector and key partners/stakeholders within the sector and the imperatives of government with regards to land use and soil management.

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Skills

SKILLS: Strategic Capability and Leadership.

Programme and Project management.

Financial management.

Change management.

Knowledge management.

Service Delivery Innovation.

Problem Solving and Analysis.

People management and Empowerment.

Client Orientation and Customer Focus.

Communication.

Honesty and Integrity.

Duties

Provide guidance in the development and revitalization of irrigation water scheme and water use.

Facilitate research on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use.

Ensure the development/review of policies and strategies on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use.

Support the implementation of policies and strategies on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use.

Monitor the implementation of relevant policies and strategies.

Ensure the evaluation studies on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use are conducted.

Provide guidance and policy advice to management and key stakeholders on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use.

Approve and submit reports on the department’s efforts with regards to the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use.

Ensure and monitor awareness building and education initiatives on the development and revitalization of irrigation water schemes and water use. participate in relevant national, regional, continental and international structures.

Facilitate Climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management.

Facilitate research on climate change and adaptation, risk and disaster management as it relates to agriculture.

Ensure the 5 development/review of polices and strategies on climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management.

Coordinate and support the implementation of climate change programmes in support of risk and disaster management and ensure sectoral compliance with the National Climate Change Response Framework and regional and international obligations.

Ensure effective planning and implementation of an early warning system in support of associated sector risk management.

Monitor the implementation of relevant policies and strategies.

Provide strategic and policy advice to management and key stakeholders on climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management.

Prepare and submit reports on the department’s efforts regarding climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster and climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk and disaster management.

Participate in relevant national, regional, continental and internationals structures.

Promote, regulate and coordinate the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Facilitate research and sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Ensure the development of policies and strategies on sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Monitor the implementation of relevant policies and strategies.

Ensure the effective management of the process of undertaking evaluation studies to determine the extent to which policies and strategies implemented have had as sustainable impact on the use of natural resources (land and soil).

Support the process for transferring land rights and ensuring that the process is sustainable.

Provide guidance and policy advice to management and key stakeholders on the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Issue directive in line with legislation on the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Manage enforcement of legislation and directives with regards to the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

Approve and submit reports on department’s efforts with regards to the sustainable use of natural resources, land and soil.

Approve and submit reports to management and key stakeholders on land use and soil management (trends and forecast).

Approve and submit reports to the World Trade Organization and other international organizations with regard to support provided in respect of land use.

Promote awareness building and education initiatives on the sustainable use of natural resources (land and soil).

How to apply

Email: CDNRDMrecruit78@nda.gov.za

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