Agribusiness Development Agency is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry and disability. With its unique challenges, the agricultural sector requires innovat...
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Four-year tertiary qualification with Agriculture or Agricultural Economics as a major subject, or related field of study,
Post graduate qualification in Agriculture or Project Management will be an added advantage.
Project Management qualification (Desirable)
Eight (8) years of practical agribusiness experience in the private or public
Demonstrated experience in working with land reform and agriculture-based projects Knowledge of applicable statutes (particularly PFMA). Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts, national & provincial policy imperatives, and a valid driver’s license. Must have computer literacy skills (MS Office, statistical package & outlook).
Key Performance Areas
Identify and sponsoring new programmes and projects (developing emerging and new industries /markets, including niche products.
Evaluating projects proposals. Development of commodity approached model and partnerships that will affect that will result in timeous and effective agricultural support.
Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects that will be used to leverage technical & financial resources from government and the private sector.
Assist in drafting terms of reference and specifications for agricultural /agribusiness technical services required on farms and agribusiness /agroprcessing enterprises.
Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development. Monitoring and implementation of project agreements with partners and clients.
Assist with facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level. Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following.
Managing social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the agribusiness enterprise. Project Management of prioritized projects for financial years resulting timeous delivery inputs and agricultural supports services.
Co-ordinate and manage projects. Managing a field team implementing a project in a designated geographical are.
Liaison with officials of organizations and government departments. Manage day to day relationships with various stakeholders.
Co-ordinate, deliver and report against milestones and support activities as well as coordinating monitoring & evaluation of projects.
Engage and assist local community groups to participate in the development. Provide expert and support when required.
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