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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
 
POST: SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH CENTER (MERC) 
CENTRE: PRETORIA 
 
The National Agricultural Marketing Council (NAMC) seeks to appoint a Senior Manager: MERC who will provide strategic and operational management of the Markets and Economic Research Centre. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer. 
 
 
Requirements:
Masters in Agricultural Economics or Economics with at least 5 years at a management level. PhD will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Marketing of Agricultural Products (MAP) Act of 1996 will serve as an added advantage. 
 
Key Performance Areas: 
Upon assuming the Senior Manager’s role, the key performance areas are likely to include:
 Contribute to the development of the NAMC Strategy and Annual Performance Plan as per NAMC targets. 
 Develop a divisional plan which is aligned to the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. 
 Oversee the implementation, monitoring and control of Research & Development activities and actions to ensure that technical research is undertaken within the strategic focus areas in line with the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act of 1996. 
 Provide qualitative and quantitative guidance and input into research conducted internally, as well as externally under contract of the NAMC.
 Provide strategic leadership in the management of division’s units and projects. 
 Provide clear leadership, promote and foster a team culture consistent with the NAMC’s values. 
 Maintain a high-performance culture through effective performance management and communication with employees. 
 Demonstrates knowledge of general concepts of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting and how they interrelate. 
 Regular industry liaison on matters pertaining to the marketing of agricultural products. 
 Ensure council members are kept informed on a regular basis on all work progress and industry developments. 
 
 
Please forward your applications to hr@namc.co.za, closing date: 28 June 2020 @23H59 
 
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a reference checks, criminal records check and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. 
 
The NAMC reserves the right to appoint or not to appoint.