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Requirements

Knowledge

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.

Understanding of the South African government imperatives, priorities and sector requirements (especially with regards to capacity development, agrarian reform and food security matters).

Knowledge of Government policies and priorities in terms of food security.

Knowledge and understating of the food security systems in the country.

Knowledge and understanding of international laws, agreements and commitments and their impact on food security.

Knowledge and understanding of the Southern African Development Community, African Union and United Nations activities around matters related to food security.

Understanding of social development and poverty aspects affecting the country.

Understanding of health and nutrition matters.

Understanding of rural and small farmers issues and requirements.

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.

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. 12

How to apply

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