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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.

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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. 16 Change Management.

Good Teamwork.

Extended working hours.

Travel (including international travel).

Duties

Facilitate the negotiations of bilateral and multilateral technical co-operation agreements and treaties.

Plan co-ordinate the Departments participation in relevant engagements in Africa.

Plan and co-ordinate Departmental presentation in bilateral engagements and multilateral structures.

Coordinate and arrange discussions, meetings and gather inputs for agendas for all engagements.

Participate in negotiations and discussions to ensure the achievement of consensus in bilateral and multilateral structures.

Facilitate and coordinate the signing and implementation of international agreements and/or Memorandums and Understanding (MOUs).

Coordinate the implantation of bi- national action plans and/or agreements and ensure effective monitoring and reporting.

Coordinate and manage partnerships with African Governments.

Promote partnerships with African Governments.

Establish and maintain relationships through representation and liaison with other countries.

Coordinate and facilitate exchanges on agreements and programmes.

Update the database on relevant multilateral organisations dealing with agriculture and rural development.

Manage the provision of technical, advisory and administrative support services with regards to bilateral and multilateral relations.

Identify and manage of partner countries needs in terms of key issues relating to foreign policies and protocols.

Provide guidance in the development and implementation of policy regulations.

Coordinate and provide support services related to briefing documents and protocol services.

Present monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the departments bilateral and multilateral engagements in the African Continent.

Coordinate Ministerial meetings and Bi- National Commissions.

Develop and implement a policy regarding the placing of foreign representatives and management of foreign offices.

Manage the provision of multilateral and bilateral relations intelligence to the agricultural and rural development sector.

Identify key cooperation issues, develop and coordinate briefing notes on promoting such bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Monitor and evaluate African events and developments which impact on agriculture.

Analyse and monitor foreign policy trends.

Coordinate and gather technical information bilateral and/or multilateral for departmental engagements.

Collaborate with researchers in collating country profiles and conducting feasibility studies.

Know and apply legislation, policies and procedures.

The Constitution.

Government decision making processes.

Internal performance evaluation and reporting.

Good governance and Batho Pele Principles.

Diversity Management.

Labour and Employment Legislation.

Public Service Regulations. government systems and structures.

Performance Management and Monitoring.

Public Service Transformation.

Public Finance Management Act.

National Treasury Regulations.

How to apply

Email: DARPrecruit77@nda.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage.

Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. (Only).

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).

Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests.

All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with.

Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.

Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered.

Note: A Certificate for SMS pre-entry programme is required for all SMS appointments, the full details of the outlined requirements and course information can be sourced by following the link https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry programme.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Following the interview and the technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency-based assessments).

The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.

The incumbent will have to sign an annual performance agreement as well as annually disclose his/her financial interests and be subjected to a security clearance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON