Deputy Director: Agri-market Services

Okubalulekile

Deputy Director: Agri-market Services at Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land & Environmental Affairs in Mpumalanga.

Izidingo

• A four years’ Bachelors’ Degree in Agricultural Economics or Agribusiness or relevant at NQF level 7 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A post graduate degree in agricultural economics will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience at junior management (Assistant Director) level.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Skills And Competencies: Knowledge and understanding on Financial Management legislation frameworks, policies, practices and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Sound knowledge of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (Act No. 47 of 1996), Agri BEE / B-BBEE Codes, and national agricultural marketing policy directives;
• Knowledge of food safety, quality, and grading standards (SAGAP, HACCP, Global GAP, etc.) and Familiarity with statutory measures, industry trusts, and market information systems (e.g., MIS/SAGIS).
• Deep understanding of the Intergrated Marketing Strategy.
• Report writing and good presentation skills.
• Ability to liaise and create relationships with stakeholders.
• Understand and implement Batho Pele principles.
• People and diversity management.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Stakeholder and client liaison, innovative and creative.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office effectively (MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point).
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to apply time management principles and adapt to continuous changing environment.

Umsebenzi

• Successful candidates will be reporting to the Director and be responsible for: Monitor and manage inter-institutional mechanisms to manage agricultural marketing issues and operational synergies with the Mpumalanga International Food Market, manage market access mechanisms and supply agreements connecting local smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, and commodity groups directly to the market.
• Drive initiatives that link smallholder and emerging farmers with markets and government procurement channels.
• Identify agricultural market infrastructure gaps and coordinate investment in shared marketing infrastructure, agri-hubs, cold storage and handling facilities.
• Implement agro-logisticts strategies to resolve rural freight transport challenges and ensure efficient product supply chains.
• Manage the provincial expansion and management of the Agricultural Marketing Information System (MIS) utilising modern digital, SMS, media and display channels.
• Monitor regular compilation and dissemination of commodity marketing profiles, price trends and demand-driven market intelligence to local producers.
• Coordinate funding opportunities through DFIs, and internal support schemes like the CASP marketing pillar, Agrofund and AgriBEE Fund.
• Develop policies, strategies and implementation of the integrated marketing strategy.
• Foster partnerships with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), private sector and NGOs to fund agribusinesses;
• Develop and manage the operational plan of the sub-directorate.
• Compile and submit all requires administrative report and monitor continuous capacity and marketing skills development.

Indlela yokukhumbula

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

Imibuzo: Ms. SP Shongwe Tel No: (013) 766 6003 or Mr. MG Ngwane Tel No: (013) 766 6110 or Ms. NF Mgiba Tel No: (013) 766 6476

Amanothi

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license on or before the day of the interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. 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. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON