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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) - SENIOR ECONOMIST: STATUTORY MEASURES
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
SENIOR ECONOMIST: STATUTORY MEASURES
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reporting to Senior Manager: Statutory Measures
Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC006/2022
REQUIREMENTS
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent relevant qualification, a PhD will be an added advantage. Has 5 - 10 years management experience. Valid Driver’s Licence. Strong financial management and budgeting background. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development. Understanding of Government Statutes, Procedures, and Processes. Good understanding of and/ or experience in managing a public entity or other relevant organisation.
SKILLS
Good leadership skills, Strategic planning management, People management, Change management, Presentation, Financial management, Analytical and strategic thinking, Confidentiality and diplomatic, Client orientated, Intuitive and motivated, Report writing and Pro-active and resilience.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act of 1996 (MAP) Act; Knowledge of corporate identity and governance, Knowledge of relevant legislative processes and procedures, Knowledge of leadership and management principles.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Statutory measure applications
Investigate applications for statutory measures in the livestock industries and formulate objective recommendations to the NAMC Management Committee, the Council and the Minister.
Analyse the competitiveness and development of industries applying for statutory measures.
Analyse industry business plans and check whether the activities to be funded are economically viable and promote the objectives of the Marketing of Agricultural Products (MAP) Act, No.47 of 1996.
Ensure that all necessary steps and procedures are followed in the application process.
Ensure that all measures, interventions and actions taken comply with the requirements and objectives of the MAP Act.
Lead the process of the promulgation of statutory measures in the Government Gazette.
Make recommendations in a comprehensive report to NAMC Council and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Affairs and Rural Development (DALRRD) for approval based on analytical evaluation of the statutory measure applications.
Assist in compiling annual reports for the Council, Parliament and the Minister on all statutory measures.
Facilitate the process for the appointment of inspectors in terms of the MAP Act.
Coordinate research information in order to produce comprehensive reports.
Conduct an analysis of the impact of the statutory measures in the South African agricultural sector.
2. Transformation
Promote market access to all participants in the relevant industries which are making use of statutory levies.
Monitor and evaluate the transformation projects funded through statutory levies.
Address the transformation-related issues, and reviewing & maintaining a database of agricultural projects funded through statutory levies.
Participate in the review of transformation business plans for industries making use of statutory levies.
3. Management support and stakeholder engagement:
Liaise with relevant directly affected groups in the agricultural industry regarding statutory measures related activities.
Effectively manage the strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders and industry bodies.
Attend Management Committee meetings, on the first Monday of the Month.
Attend Conferences, Symposiums and Congresses if and when necessary.
Engagements with DALRARD and Provincial Departments
Do presentations to government and industry stakeholders on request or as required.
Communicate with relevant media and the general public as delegated.
Ensure that stakeholder perceptions of the NAMC remain positive and the organisation enjoys a high level of visibility within the ambit of statutory measure activities.
Ensure management are kept informed on a regular basis on all work progress and industry developments. Information on portfolio issues is based on liaison with stakeholders, investigations, workshops and literature research.
REQUIREMENTS
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent relevant qualification, a PhD will be an added advantage. Has 5 - 10 years management experience. Valid Driver’s Licence. Strong financial management and budgeting background. Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development. Understanding of Government Statutes, Procedures, and Processes. Good understanding of and/ or experience in managing a public entity or other relevant organisation.
SKILLS
Good leadership skills, Strategic planning management, People management, Change management, Presentation, Financial management, Analytical and strategic thinking, Confidentiality and diplomatic, Client orientated, Intuitive and motivated, Report writing and Pro-active and resilience.
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act of 1996 (MAP) Act; Knowledge of corporate identity and governance, Knowledge of relevant legislative processes and procedures, Knowledge of leadership and management principles.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Statutory measure applications
Investigate applications for statutory measures in the livestock industries and formulate objective recommendations to the NAMC Management Committee, the Council and the Minister.
Analyse the competitiveness and development of industries applying for statutory measures.
Analyse industry business plans and check whether the activities to be funded are economically viable and promote the objectives of the Marketing of Agricultural Products (MAP) Act, No.47 of 1996.
Ensure that all necessary steps and procedures are followed in the application process.
Ensure that all measures, interventions and actions taken comply with the requirements and objectives of the MAP Act.
Lead the process of the promulgation of statutory measures in the Government Gazette.
Make recommendations in a comprehensive report to NAMC Council and the Minister of Agriculture, Land Affairs and Rural Development (DALRRD) for approval based on analytical evaluation of the statutory measure applications.
Assist in compiling annual reports for the Council, Parliament and the Minister on all statutory measures.
Facilitate the process for the appointment of inspectors in terms of the MAP Act.
Coordinate research information in order to produce comprehensive reports.
Conduct an analysis of the impact of the statutory measures in the South African agricultural sector.
2. Transformation
Promote market access to all participants in the relevant industries which are making use of statutory levies.
Monitor and evaluate the transformation projects funded through statutory levies.
Address the transformation-related issues, and reviewing & maintaining a database of agricultural projects funded through statutory levies.
Participate in the review of transformation business plans for industries making use of statutory levies.
3. Management support and stakeholder engagement:
Liaise with relevant directly affected groups in the agricultural industry regarding statutory measures related activities.
Effectively manage the strategic partnerships and alliances with stakeholders and industry bodies.
Attend Management Committee meetings, on the first Monday of the Month.
Attend Conferences, Symposiums and Congresses if and when necessary.
Engagements with DALRARD and Provincial Departments
Do presentations to government and industry stakeholders on request or as required.
Communicate with relevant media and the general public as delegated.
Ensure that stakeholder perceptions of the NAMC remain positive and the organisation enjoys a high level of visibility within the ambit of statutory measure activities.
Ensure management are kept informed on a regular basis on all work progress and industry developments. Information on portfolio issues is based on liaison with stakeholders, investigations, workshops and literature research.
Please forward your applications to: hrrecruitment@namc.co.za
Closing date: 20 May 2022.
If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.