Deputy Director: Agribusiness Development at Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate NQF Level 8 qualification in Agricultural Economics or equivalent qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 5 years relevant experience required of which 3 years’ experience must be at an Assistant Director level. A valid driver`s license (with exception of people with disabilities).
• Knowledge, Competencies, And Skills: Computer skills (advanced). Statistical skills. Negotiation skills (advanced). Knowledge of economic and financial (advanced) analytical techniques. Communication/presentation skills (advanced). 

DUTIES :

• Manage the rendering of services in the agricultural and agribusiness sector. Continuous in-depth study/research of developments/patterns/trends in a specific agricultural environment (e.g. resources, production, marketing, reform, macroeconomics, farm management, agricultural business, international trade and investment, business support, rural development etc.). Manage the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation (specific districts/areas, a specific industry, specific events/circumstances) pertaining to legislation/strategy/ policy/initiatives/interventions. Manage the application, adaptation and/or development of models in order to reflect the current situation and/or forecast/project possible scenarios. Initiate, design and manage the compilation of the final output eg. reports, position papers, information documents, policy documents, strategies, populated databases, international agreements. Manage the implementation of trade initiatives, negotiations and policies. Manage the provision of advice to internal & external stakeholders on the impact of forecasts for decision-making, initiatives and/or interventions within a specific environment. Manage the development, monitoring and evaluation of business plans. Establish and maintain a network for liaison with economic/agricultural analysis institutions. Perform administrative and related functions.