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Requirements

Knowledge

Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: 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 of the Government’s vision in terms of the international forums and the Intergovernmental Relations framework.

Knowledge of the Government’s policies and priorities for Agriculture, Forestry 8 and Fisheries.

Knowledge of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries strategy and business plan.

Understanding of international trade policy and regulations e.g. WTO etc.

Understanding of relevant regional and international conventions and protocols.

Understanding of the relevant legal principles.

Understanding of relevant Trade and International Relations operating procedures as prescribed by relevant Departments.

Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele).

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Skills

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.

Travel (Including international travel).

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.

Coordiante 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 internaational organisations in liasion with the Branch head.

Coordinate and support engagements with multilateral organisations to advance the agricultural sector.

Render managment suppport 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.

How to apply

Email: CDIRTrecruit69@nda.gov.za

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