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Requirements

Knowledge

• Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: 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. Extensive knowledge of Fertilizers
• farm Feeds
• Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act no. 36 of 1947. Knowledge of applicable international guidelines and agreements. Knowledge of API’s scientific principles
• research and product development processes. Knowledge and understanding of the international activities related to registration of agricultural inputs. Knowledge and understanding of government priorities and imperatives. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the Public Service (Batho Pele). Job Related

Skills

SKILLS: 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.

Change management.

Extended working hours.

Travel (Including international travel).

Duties

Manage the development and effective administration of fertilizers, Farm feeds, Agricultural Remedies act (Act No. 36 of 1947) and its regulations.

Develop, policy, strategies and legislation related to agricultural inputs.

Develop/Compile guidelines, standards (specifications) a production inputs as well as Pest Control Operators and Sterilizing Plants.

Ensure that there is continuously review of legislations, regulations, and standards.

Ensure that registrations standards comply with international norms and standards.

Ensure and monitor compliance to the requirements of the Act, and the regulations promulgated there under.

Provide regulatory interpretations and technical advice to relevant stakeholders.

Manage the setting of tariffs and collection of revenue in terms of the Act.

Ensure that there effective administration processes for registration of agricultural production inputs (agricultural remedies, farm seeds, stock remedies and fertilizers), Pest control and sterilizing plants.

Ensure that there is an effective regulatory systems, registration, process, and enforcement.

Manage scientific data analysis and provide scientific support and advice.

Ensure the interpretation of scientific and product development reports.

Manage the rendering of a professional, cost effective, and efficient legislative service.

Design and develop appropriate scientific guidelines for generation of scientific for generation of scientific data for registration purpose.

Conduct risk assessment on the products to determine their efficiency, suitability, and safety.

Manage and monitor the efficiency of scientific evaluations to ensure that the Department makes sound scientific based registration decisions.

Mange the registration process of agricultural production inputs products.

Develop and maintain relationships/ partnerships with the relevant stakeholders.

Prove leadership and direction in the establishment and strengthening of appropriate forums.

Ensure cooperation and collaboration with other government departments, NGO’s public and ago-chemical industry on science related matters.

Develop necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholders’ participation.

Provide and advice to the industry and stakeholders.

Participate and represent the department in relevant national, regional, and international forums to ensure that the country’s framework influences and stays at the 13 international best practices.

Manage the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation.

Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate.

Develop solutions to technical challenges.

Conduct financial planning and account for allocated budget.

Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant to the functional terrain of the Directorate.

Monitor, evaluate, and report on the performance of the Directorate.

Manage client relation.

Ensure the management and development of human resources.

How to apply

Email: DAICrecruit73@nda.gov.za

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