DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTIONS (REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/70/2025)
DIRECTOR : INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTIONS (REFERENCE NO: 3/3/1/70/2025)
Directorate: International Trade Promotions
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package) The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the
National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) Agricultural
Economics. 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in
Agricultural economics/Agricultural trade/ International trade.
Job Related 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 policies and priorities in terms
of Agriculture. Understanding of the Government’s international relations policy
framework.
Understanding of Government’s vision in terms of international
forum and the Intergovernmental Relations framework. Knowledge and
understanding of the Agricultural sector, Public Administration, various
structures and programmes (SADC, NEPAD, AU, UN). Understanding of
relevant regional conventions and protocols. Understanding of diplomatic
protocol. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the
transformation of the public service (Batho Pele).
Job Related Skills:
Financialmanagement. 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 :
Manage economic research and provide regular policy briefs to management.
Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings
through technical reports and briefing documents. Compile, analyze and report
data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends. Formulate
recommendations, policies or plans to guide DoA intervensions. Monitor
international trends on agricultural commodity markets and provide briefs to
management.
Manage the development of international relations and trade
(bilateral and multilateral) policies related to agriculture. Manage the analysis
and development of policies and advice bilateral trade. Manage the analysis
and development of policies and advice multilateral trade. Provide inputs with
regards to the signing of trade agreements. Provide the necessary
documentation for stakeholder consultations. Manage the implementation of
international trade (bilateral and multilateral) policies and agreements related
to structure. Implement obligations in terms of trade agreements.
Monitor the implementation of trade agreements by the Department. Failitate, co-ordinate and support the implementation of international trade agreements and policies. Monitor the implementation of trade policy and trade obligations by other trading partners. Facilitate, coordinate and guide the support of international relations with governments, organisations and forums in the Americas, Australasia, Europe and Middle East. Facilitate, co-ordinate and guide the sector participation in multilateral forums and Rome based agencies.
Manage, undertake and support trade negotiations,in order to improve international access and contribute towards fair trade rules. Manage the preparations of policy discussion documents to inform South African’s international trade in agriculture (including cross cutting e.g non-tariff barries). Manage the preparation of negotiating positions for the relevant bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. Co-ordinate and manage research that forms the basis for negotiation of treaties. Undertake, manage and support trade negotiationsregarding agriculture. Represent the Department in international trade fora.
Undertake and manage support negotiation of bilateral agreements. Manage
the provision of trade intelligence to the agriculture sector. Provide input with
regards to the development of expo and import policies and regulations.
Manage the preparation of and collaborate with the DTI in compiling economic
impact assessments of international trade policies on procedures, exporters
and consumers. Co-ordinated and manage research into foreign trade policies
and best practice. Provide advice and recommendations on research
outcomes.
Manage, co-ordinated and guide international and multilateral
relations with governments, organisations and forums in the UN Americas,
Australasia, Europe and Middle East. Manage, negotiate and implement the
bilateral Agreements with South-South and North-South regions. Manage,
negotiate and implement Multilateral agreements relating to agriculture, land
reform and rural development. Manage the participation of the department in
the Official Development Assistance Programme and implementation of global
norms and standards by International Organisations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M K Kgang Tel: (012) 319 7331
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DITPrecruit70@nda.za.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025
DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT (REF NO: 3/3/1/71/2025)
Branch: Office of the Director General
SALARY :
R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package) The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS :
Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the
National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced
Diploma in Public Management/ Public Administration/ Business Administration
(NQF 7). Five (5) years of experience in middle or senior managerial level at
administration environment.
Job Related Knowledge:
Knowledge of the public service systems and legislation governing public service delivery. Good governance and Batho Pele Principles. Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Government decision making processes. Diversity Management. Performance Management and Monitoring. Public Service Regulations. Government systems and structure. Public Finance Management Act. National Treasury Regulations.
Job Related Skills:
Computer literacy skills. Communication skills. Report writing skills. Financial Management skills. Project Management skills. Organising and planning skills. Document management skills. Working under pressure. Meeting deadlines. Teamwork. A Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Develop frameworks, procedures, and policy. Develop the policy and ensure
that it is being implemented by staff at all times. Monitor the implementation
and adherence of the PFMA, DPSA Directives, Archives and National Treasury
Regulations. Monitor the provision of financial administrative support services.
Manage financial and administrative services. Manage supply chain
management services. Manage general administration functions.
Manage and supervise the overall functioning of Community liaison and Enquiry
Management in the office of the Director-General. Manage the flow of the
queries from the office of the Director-General and Ministry. Manage and
supervise the overall functioning of documentation in the Office of the DirectorGeneral. Manage documents flowing in and out of the office of the DirectorGeneral. Monitor instructions emanating from documents. Attend to classified documents according to the security standards. Compile submission reports as required.
Monitor the provision of administrative support services. Consolidate management Information frequently. Monitor that all training
activities are communicated to Human Resource Development. Verify that
procurement procedures are followed at all times. Ensure that the activities of
the Chief Directorate are coordinated daily. Ensure that there is compliance
with the prescripts as contemplated with the PFMA at all times. Manage the
performance of officers reporting to him or her and compile performance
contracts continuously. Compile reports and statistics on a monthly basis.
Manage and supervise Asset management of the Department. Ensure control
and management of assets of the Department.
ENQUIRIES : Ms A Stevens Tel: 060 973 1630
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DADMrecruit71@nda.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025