AGRO PROCESSING & TEXTILES- (REFERENCE NUMBER: IC&G – 097)
Overview: Manage the development and implementation of policies, strategies
and programmes for the Agro-Processing 1 (Aquaculture, Rooibos, Sugar,
Poultry Citrus, Cannabis, Honey bush products and Red Meat)
SALARY :
R1 266 714.per annum, (level 13) (All-inclusive remuneration package)
CENTRE :
Sunnyside, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
A qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA in Agricultural Economics
/ Commerce / Development Studies or any other related field. 5 years’ relevant
experience at a middle/senior managerial level in an Agriculture or AgroProcessing environment in both public or private sector.
Key Requirements:
Experience in policy development, strategy formulation and implementation for agro-processing subsectors. Knowledge of industrial policy, trade policy, agricultural marketing legislation, and broader government economic policies. Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret sector performance data.
Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including ability to liaise with all spheres of government, industry associations, organised labour and international bodies. Proven experience in managing people, budgets and assets at a directorate level. Competence in project management, planning, organising and monitoring programme implementation. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, advocacy and negotiation skills. Computer literacy (MS Office packages).
DUTIES :
Development of Agro processing sector strategy: Build an understanding of the
agro-processing institutional support system and actively align and build the
capacity of key stakeholders across the various spheres of government in order
for the agro-processing system to work more effectively. Support the mature
agro-processing subsectors to higher growth paths through critical interventions along the value chain.
Identify and facilitate investments by the private sector and the state in critical market-enabling agri-infrastructure that unlocks opportunities for agglomeration and rural development. Facilitate the development of high opportunity/ high growth niche sectors that have significant export potential. Facilitate strategic mega-investments that are transformative to the sector, create jobs and unlock value chain potential.
Develop high-potential food processing suppliers on scale through facilitating
upgrading programmes in partnership with the retailers and large agri-business
players. Manage the development and implementation of Agro-Processing 1
sub-sectors programme and strategies. Manage and direct the Industrial Policy
Action Plan processes, including the development of the key Action Programmes and their implementation. Manage the development and maintenance of databases of key companies in the Agro-processing sector.
Engage in continual policy advocacy and coordination in the Agro-Processing
industry that has potential growth. Manage the development of the National
Food Control Agency legislative framework. Research and analysis. Manage
the quarterly analysis of the performance of the Agro-Processing Industry.
Provide guidance in research related to the Agro-Processing programme,
which underpins the policies and strategies of the programme.
Manage analysis to formulate or review the Agro-Processing policies, procedures and strategies in line with Industrial Policy.
Stakeholder management:
Create platforms for continuous engagement with key stakeholders. Manage the stakeholders, including other Government departments to develop a supporting policy environment. Liaising, consulting and networking with appropriate and relevant stakeholders for developing joint programs aimed at improving the competitiveness of the Agro-Processing industry.
Represent the department in all forums and focus groups, addressing the sector challenges. Initiate and provide inputs in meetings with industry associations and export councils to ensure alignment with the work of the unit.
Directorate Management:
Manage staff /personnel. Manage financial resources and assets of the unit. Manage the strategic planning of the unit. Monitoring and Evaluation. Manage the review of policies and methodologies and benchmark
against international best practice. Provide support with the implementation of
programmes. Develop and monitor corrective action to facilitate the
implementation of the interventions
ENQUIRIES :
Ms K Xaluva, Tel No: 012 394 1563 / L Mdashe, 012 394 3103/ L Mabokela
012 394 1809
CONTROL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN-MECHANICAL: INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE & TECHNICAL SUPPORT (GRADE AB) (1 POST)
SALARY :
Grade A: R551 493.per annum
Grade B: R933 396.per annum. (The Department will determine the salary
package based on years of experience post professional registration)
CENTRE :
Provincial Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS :
Qualifications and Competencies: National Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical
Engineering or equivalent relevant qualification. Registration with ECSA as a
Professional Engineering Technician Mechanical/Electrical. Six (6) years’ post
qualification technical experience. Training programme undertaken and
successfully completed in Project Management will serve as an added
advantage. A valid drivers’ license.
Inherent requirements of the job:
Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy. The successful applicant must be prepared to travel extensively throughout the province and work longer hours.
Main Role:
To render technical services and support in terms of management of service providers responsible for the maintenance of lifts, laundry machines, refrigeration and boilers and manage information on the use of utilities. The
ideal candidate must have the ability to work in line with the Provincial
Infrastructure Delivery Framework (IDMS), guide and operate within all
applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and instruction notes.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: –
The incumbent of this post will be responsible to provide all electrical/mechanical engineering inputs and guidance which include all aspects of innovative and complex engineering
applications for the development of infrastructure strategies, policies, systems,
projects functional / technical norms and standards aligned to the Provincial
Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).
The ideal candidate must have: –
Ability to apply the Provincial Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS). Ability to understand the Health service delivery platform, indicators & service plan and how that links with infrastructure. Ability to understand how acquisitions and disposals are managed in Government.
Ability to undertake a risk analysis and undertake a risk mitigation strategy.
Ability to understand the infrastructure information fields required for updating
health infrastructure information management systems. Have the ability to
meet strict project deadlines – preparation of documentation, report writing,
chairing and minute taking of site meetings. Ability to understand how to
prepare budgets, extract and interpret information from related information
systems.
DUTIES :
Key Performance Areas: – Develop/determine and maintain technical and
functional norms and standards for mechanical/electrical installations and
systems. Assist with the investigation proposals for innovative service delivery
mechanisms and undertake feasibility studies. Compile mechanical/electrical
briefing documentation and specifications. Provide inputs to the determination
of the Construction Procurement Strategy and the Infrastructure Programme
Management Plan.
Validate quality of performance of service providers in terms of norms, standards and maintenance contracts. Compile reports with recommendations related to non-performance in terms of maintenance mechanical/electrical installations and systems. Investigate mechanical/electrical engineering installations and equipment to validate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Engineering Regulations issued in terms of the Act. Load project documents and update information on the data management system.
Implement [construction], training and commissioning of mechanical/electrical engineering installations. Undertake research. Manage human, physical and financial resources.
ENQUIRIES :
about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Mompei MM at Tel No:
015 293 6126 /Ms Sebake RL at 015 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF at 015 293 6002
and Ms Mothiba JT during office hours.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FINANCE: INFRASTRUCTURE (1 POST)
SALARY :
R468 459.per annum (Level 9)
CENTRE :
Provincial Office (Polokwane)
REQUIREMENTS :
Qualifications and Competencies: Degree / Diploma in Accounting or Financial
Management. Minimum 3 years’ experience post qualification. Experience in
Financial Management as implemented in government and within the context
of infrastructure, construction budgeting and spending. Valid driver’s license.
Inherent requirements of the job: Computer literacy including MS Outlook,
Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Virtual meeting platforms literacy. The successful
applicant must work longer hours.
Main Role: To assist with the coordination of all Finance Management functions for the Chief Directorate Infrastructure Development and Technical Support Services including financial and supply chain management.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Experience in determining policies, systems and standard operating procedures for finance. Have the ability to chase detail, check and verify for correctness and compliance. An eye for detail and Ability to understand how to extract and interpret information from related information systems and linkages of that to infrastructure. Excellent communication and writing skills, compilation
of reports, presentation, facilitation, co-ordination and analytical skills.
Ability to direct inputs and provide guidance for the development of systems and
standard operating procedures. Ability to understand how to prepare reports,
submissions and presentations.
The ideal candidate must have: the ability to guide and operate within all applicable legislation, policies, frameworks and instruction notes.
DUTIES :
Key Performance Areas: Extract, analyse and validate financial information for
infrastructure projects/programmes. Provide financial administration services
for all infrastructure Programmes and projects. Prepare financial reports.
Compliance with the financial and supply chain management policies and
prescripts in the chief directorate. Provide budget administration services.
Establish, update and maintain a document management system for all
financial documentation. Load project documents and update information on
the data management system. People management. Manage human, physical
and financial resources.
ENQUIRIES :
about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Mompei MM at Tel No:
015 293 6126 /Ms Sebake RL at 015 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF at 015 293 6002
and Ms Mothiba JT during office hours.