Direkteur: Internasionale Handelaanmoediging

Oorsig

Direkteurspos in die Department of Agriculture wat internasionale handelbevordering, ekonomiese navorsing en beleidsopsommings in Pretoria bestuur.

Vereistes

• Suksesvolle voltooiing van Pre-entry Certificate for SMS soos onderskryf deur die National School of Government (NSG).
• Bachelor's Degree / Advance Diploma (NQF 7) in Agricultural Economics / Trade / Development Economics. 5 jaar se ervaring op middel-/seniorbestuursvlak in Agricultural economics / Agricultural trade / International trade.
• Werksverwante kennis: Aansoekers moet oor deeglike kennis en begrip van die volgende beskik: Kennis en begrip van alle tersaaklike wetgewing en regulasies wat die Public Service regeer, insluitend die Public Financial Management Act en Treasury Regulations, die Public Service Act, die Labour Relations Act, ens.
• Kennis van die regering se beleide en prioriteite ten opsigte van Landbou.
• Begrip van die regering se beleidsraamwerk vir internasionale betrekkinge.
• Begrip van die regering se visie ten opsigte van internasionale forums en die Intergovernmental Relations framework.
• Kennis en begrip van die landbousektor, Public Administration, verskeie strukture en programme (SADC, NEPAD, AU, UN).
• Begrip van tersaaklike streekskonvensies en protokolle.
• Begrip van diplomatieke protokol.
• Kennis en begrip van die witboek oor die transformasie van die Public Service (Batho Pele).
• Werksverwante vaardighede: Finansiële bestuur.
• Strategiese vermoë en leierskap.
• Program- en projekbestuur. Kennisbestuur. Diensleweringinnovasie.
• Probleemoplossing en ontleding.
• Mensebestuur en bemagtiging.
• Kliëntoriëntasie en kliëntfokus. Kommunikasie.
• Eerlikheid en integriteit. Veranderingsbestuur.
• Uitgebreide werksure.
• Reis (Insluitend internasionale reis).

Pligte

• Bestuur ekonomiese navorsing en verskaf gereelde beleidsopsommings aan bestuur.
• Voer navorsing oor ekonomiese kwessies uit en versprei navorsingsbevindings deur middel van tegniese verslae en opsommingdokumente.
• Stel data saam, ontleed en rapporteer dit om ekonomiese verskynsels te verduidelik en markneigings te voorspel.
• Formuleer aanbevelings, beleide of planne om DoA-ingrypings te lei.
• Monitor internasionale neigings op landbou-kommoditeitsmarkte en verskaf opsommings aan bestuur.
• Bestuur die ontwikkeling van internasionale betrekkinge- en handelbeleid (bilateraal en multilateraal) wat verband hou met landbou.
• Bestuur die ontleding en ontwikkeling van beleide en advies oor bilaterale handel.
• Bestuur die ontleding en ontwikkeling van beleide en advies oor multilaterale handel.
• Verskaf insette met betrekking tot die ondertekening van handelooreenkomste.
• Verskaf die nodige dokumentasie vir raadpleging van belanghebbendes.
• Bestuur die implementering van internasionale handelbeleid (bilateraal en multilateraal) en ooreenkomste wat verband hou met struktuur.
• Implementeer verpligtinge ingevolge handelooreenkomste.
• Monitor die implementering van handelooreenkomste deur die Department.
• Fasiliteer, koördineer en ondersteun die implementering van internasionale handelooreenkomste en beleide.
• Monitor die implementering van handelbeleid en handelverpligtinge deur ander handelsvennote.
• Fasiliteer, koördineer en lei die ondersteuning van internasionale betrekkinge met regerings, organisasies en forums in die Americas, Australasia, Europe en Middle East.
• Fasiliteer, koördineer en lei sektordeelname in multilaterale forums en Rome based agencies.
• Bestuur, onderneem en ondersteun handelonderhandelings om internasionale toegang te verbeter en by te dra tot billike handelsreëls.
• Bestuur die voorbereiding van beleidsbesprekingsdokumente om South Africa se internasionale handel in landbou in te lig (insluitend kruisverknygende kwessies bv. nie-tariefversperrings).
• Bestuur die voorbereiding van onderhandelingsposisies vir die tersaaklike bilaterale en multilaterale handelonderhandelings.
• Koördineer en bestuur navorsing wat die basis vorm vir die onderhandeling van verdrae.
• Onderneem, bestuur en ondersteun handelonderhandelings rakende landbou.
• Verteenwoordig die Department in internasionale handelforums.
• Onderneem en bestuur die ondersteuning van onderhandeling van bilaterale ooreenkomste.
• Bestuur die verskaffing van handelinligting aan die landbousektor.
• Verskaf insette met betrekking tot die ontwikkeling van uitvoer- en invoerbeleide en -regulasies.
• Bestuur die voorbereiding van en werk saam met die DTI in die samestelling van ekonomiese impakassesserings van internasionale handelbeleide op prosedures, uitvoerders en verbruikers.
• Koördineer en bestuur navorsing oor buitelandse handelbeleide en beste praktyke.
• Verskaf advies en aanbevelings oor navorsingsuitkomste.
• Bestuur, koördineer en lei internasionale en multilaterale betrekkinge met regerings, organisasies en forums in die UN Americas, Australasia, Europe en Middle East.
• Bestuur, onderhandel en implementeer bilaterale ooreenkomste met South-South en North-South streke.
• Bestuur, onderhandel en implementeer multilaterale ooreenkomste rakende landbou.
• Ondersteun die deelname van die departement by die World Trade Organisation en Official Development Assistance Programme, asook die implementering van globale norme en standaarde deur International Organisations.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email DITPrecruit58@nda.gov.za

Navrae: Ms K Komape Tel No: (012) 319 7331

Notas

To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme. Appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re- advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose 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. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON