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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) – SENIOR MANAGER: MARKETS AND ECONOMIC RESEARCH CENTER (MERC)
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.
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.