Deputy Director- Animal Processing (12 Months Contract) at Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus 4-year Degree/BSc (NQF 8) in Agricultural Science/ Agro-processing/Food Technology as recognised by SAQA.
• 3-5 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at an Assistant Director level in Agriculture. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Contribute to the management and implementation of the Gauteng Agroprocessing Strategy with specific focus on enhancing the growth of fresh meat and advanced meat processed products.
• Coordinate project management activities aimed at assisting new and existing meat processing stakeholders with planning, technology and safe operations for sustainable increase of their products in the poultry value chain, pork value chain, red meat value chains, etc. Obtain, evaluate and disseminate information on international trends to local industries to keep them informed of new trends/ requirements.
• Work with Veterinary Services and National Department on maintenance of food business operator codes, A- and B-code numbers, factory codes, abattoir codes and labels for export purposes. Work with relevant stakeholders on the development, analysis and review of product standards/ legislation including the revision of existing policies, guidelines, checklists, inspection procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals. Manage the human resource development of employees in the sub-directorate.