Director: Africa Relations Promotions at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG).
• Degree in Agricultural Economics and/or Economics (NQF 7). 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level.

DUTIES :

• Facilitate the negotiations of bilateral and multilateral technical co-operation agreements and treaties. Plan co-ordinate the Departments participation in relevant engagements in Africa. Plan and co-ordinate Departmental presentation in bilateral engagements and multilateral structures. Coordinate and arrange discussions, meetings and gather inputs for agendas for all engagements. Participate in negotiations and discussions to ensure the achievement of consensus in bilateral and multilateral structures.
• Facilitate and coordinate the signing and implementation of international agreements and/or Memorandums and Understanding (MOUs). Coordinate the implantation of bi-national action plans and/or agreements and ensure effective monitoring and reporting. Coordinate and manage partnerships with African Governments. Promote partnerships with African Governments.
• Establish and maintain relationships through representation and liaison with other countries. Coordinate and facilitate exchanges on agreements and programmes. Update the database on relevant multilateral organisations dealing with agriculture and rural development. Manage the provision of technical, advisory and administrative support services with regards to bilateral and multilateral relations.
• Identify and manage of partner countries needs in terms of key issues relating to foreign policies and protocols. Provide guidance in the development and implementation of policy regulations. Coordinate and provide support services related to briefing documents and protocol services. Present monthly, quarterly and annual reports on the departments bilateral and multilateral engagements in the African Continent. Coordinate Ministerial meetings and Bi-National Commissions.
• Develop and implement a policy regarding the placing of foreign representatives and management of foreign offices. Manage the provision of multilateral and bilateral relations intelligence to the agricultural and rural development sector. Identify key cooperation issues, develop and coordinate briefing notes on promoting such bilateral and multilateral cooperation.
• Monitor and evaluate African events and developments which impact on agriculture. Analyse and monitor foreign policy trends. Coordinate and gather technical information bilateral and/or multilateral for departmental engagements. Collaborate with researchers in collating country profiles and conducting feasibility studies. Know and apply legislation, policies and procedures.
• The Constitution. Government decision making processes. Internal performance evaluation and reporting. Good governance and Batho Pele Principles. Diversity Management. Labour and Employment Legislation. Public Service Regulations. government systems and structures. Performance Management and Monitoring. Public Service Transformation. Public Finance Management Act. National Treasury Regulations.