NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - MINISTERIAL REPRESENTATIVE (1) TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF WOOL TRUST

 
OBJECTIVES OF THEWOOL TRUST:
The objectives of the Wool Trust are:
(a) The protection of the Trust assets and the Trust capital
(b) The productive utilisation of the assets and capital of the Trust so as to increase the value thereof and to maximise the income;
(c) The enhancement of the viability of the South African wool industry through the financing of:
- Research in connection with the improvement, production, manufacturing, processing, storage or marketing of wool; and/or
- Activities designed to promote wool production and stimulate and increase the demand for and consumption of South African wool; and/or
- The provision of training and information to existing and prospective wool producers;
(d) To ensure that funds allocated to the wool industry are utilised effectively.
 
QUALIFYING CRITERIA TO SERVE AS A MINISTERIAL TRUSTEE:
(a) Be a South African citizen;
(b) Understand and/or be able to analyse & interpret the financial statements and investments;
(c) At least 5 years’ experience in agriculture, land reform and rural development;
(d) Should have knowledge and understanding of transformation policies of the government;
(e) Possess a desire to advocate and advance the needs of smallholder farmers in the wool industry;
(f) Not be an immediate family member nor be involved in a business venture with NAMC members;
(g) Be influential and able to work effectively as a member of a team;
(h) Willingness to accept Trustee duties and responsibilities; and
(i) Understand agricultural Trusts, statutory levies and their objectives.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES OF MINISTERIAL TRUSTEES:
(a) Ministerial Trustees have a legal obligation to take shared responsibility for the Agricultural Industry Trusts in which they represent the Minister on, and must ensure that;
i. The Trust pursues its objectives or purposes as set out in the Trust deed;
ii. The assets of the Trust are protected and used exclusively to pursue its purposes; and
iii. The Trust complies with the law and its governing documents.
(b) The Ministerial Trustees should be available for the meetings and report to the NAMC regarding the key issues discussed and decisions taken during the meeting;
(c) Report to the NAMC regarding activities of the Wool Trust on a continuous basis;
(d) Ensure that Agricultural Industry Trusts’ and levy funds are utilised in a manner that is consistent with objectives of the Trusts deed and that transformation projects are undertaken in accordance with the transformation charters for Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
(a) Research;
(b) Agriculture and awareness of emerging farmer issues;
(c) Serving the public interests;
(d) Governance;
(e) Diversity;
(f) Financial management;
(g) Political/ Local, Provincial and National government knowledge; and
(h) Legal knowledge
 
TERMS OF MINISTERIALTRUSTEES:
The terms of the Ministerial Trustees differ from one Trust to another and are guided by the Trust Deed of each Trust. Ministerial Trustees may serve only two consecutive terms and the reappointment is subject to the performance and commitment of the Trustee in the first term. The Trustee who has served for two consecutive terms will normally not stand for reappointment.
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Please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to: 
Mr. Matsobane (BM) Mpyana: mmpyana@namc.co.za  &
Ms. Nomantande Yeki: nyeki@namc.co.za
 
Closing date: 19 April 2022 
 
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.