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NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) VACANCIES
NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC)
MANAGER: SMALLHOLDER MARKET ACCESS
Type of Position: Permanent
Reporting to Senior Manager: Market and Economic Research Centre
Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC011/23
Qualification and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. 5- 10 years managerial working experience in policy advisory environment Ph.D. is Agricultural Economics or Economics will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the MAP Act. Knowledge and practical application of Economic Statistical Softwares such as, Computable General Equilibrium Modelling (CGE), STATA and E-Views amongst others. Full knowledge and use of MS Word Office (Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint). Knowledge and practical application of Project Management. Knowledge of Databases such as GTAP, Trade Map, Global Trade Atlas, South African Revenue Services (SARS) and ability to extract data and formulate an analysis
Key Duties and Responsibility
Manage the team to provide evidence-based research and policy advisory into internal and broader agricultural sector and national policies; Manage human and financial resources of SMAU; Initiate and manage projects in line with the NAMC and MERC’s mandate; Manage and supervise staff in terms of undertaking of research projects/programmes in the market access focus area; Provide strategic input into the development and implementation of markets and economic research strategies and operational plans; Effectively manage development and implementation of relevant thrusts of annual operational plans for SMAU; Liaise with NAMC stakeholders, industry bodies, Portfolio Committee of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALLRD) and Council on matters pertaining to market access in agricultural sector; Carry out quality management of relevant markets and economic research output/ reports in the market access in the agricultural sector; Submit research papers and articles in conferences and accredited or peer-reviewed journals; and, to provide strategic input into the strategies, policy development and implementation of the Markets and Economic Research Centre.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za closing date: 22 September 2023. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
Please visit www.namc.co.za, for further enquiries, send email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.
MANAGER: SMALLHOLDER MARKET ACCESS
Type of Position: Permanent
Reporting to Senior Manager: Market and Economic Research Centre
Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC011/23
Qualification and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. 5- 10 years managerial working experience in policy advisory environment Ph.D. is Agricultural Economics or Economics will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the MAP Act. Knowledge and practical application of Economic Statistical Softwares such as, Computable General Equilibrium Modelling (CGE), STATA and E-Views amongst others. Full knowledge and use of MS Word Office (Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint). Knowledge and practical application of Project Management. Knowledge of Databases such as GTAP, Trade Map, Global Trade Atlas, South African Revenue Services (SARS) and ability to extract data and formulate an analysis
Key Duties and Responsibility
Manage the team to provide evidence-based research and policy advisory into internal and broader agricultural sector and national policies; Manage human and financial resources of SMAU; Initiate and manage projects in line with the NAMC and MERC’s mandate; Manage and supervise staff in terms of undertaking of research projects/programmes in the market access focus area; Provide strategic input into the development and implementation of markets and economic research strategies and operational plans; Effectively manage development and implementation of relevant thrusts of annual operational plans for SMAU; Liaise with NAMC stakeholders, industry bodies, Portfolio Committee of the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALLRD) and Council on matters pertaining to market access in agricultural sector; Carry out quality management of relevant markets and economic research output/ reports in the market access in the agricultural sector; Submit research papers and articles in conferences and accredited or peer-reviewed journals; and, to provide strategic input into the strategies, policy development and implementation of the Markets and Economic Research Centre.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za closing date: 22 September 2023. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
Please visit www.namc.co.za, for further enquiries, send email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.
RESEARCH AND VALUE CHAIN COORDINATOR: SECONDMENT POSITION
Type of Position Secondment under AAMP
Reporting to Project Manager: AAMP
Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC012/23
Qualification and Experience:
A Master’s Degree in Agricultural Economics or equivalent is a minimum requirement. 3-5 years minimum experience in the Project Management environment
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and prescripts. Experienced in research-based value chain analysis and mapping, financial product development, export marketing, developing community-based economic initiatives. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software, including Word and Excel, and PowerPoint. Quality Management Systems Contract Management. Project management methodologies. Project Management Support skills. Financial Management skills. Time Management skills. Communication & writing skills
Key Duties and Responsibility
- Research and Value Chain Analysis
- Co-ordinate the research and impact analysis of the Agriculture Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP) on agriculture as stipulated in the AAMP document. Coordinate the research and expert analysis on outstanding matters forming track 2 of the AAMP – mainly transformation levy, bargaining council, infrastructure funding and others. Conduct value chain analysis, identify existing initiatives and gaps within the chain, collaboratively design sustainable, comprehensive interventions that activate viable and sustainable value chains, and improve and expand existing services. Contribute to refining and implementing the project’s M&E and impact assessment systems to effectively assess on a regular basis the quality, timeliness and effectiveness of project strategies and activities in relation to the value chain. Provide input into value chain development
- Project Governance & Reporting
Identify and escalate project management challenges as required. Establish and communicate the use of appropriate methodologies, tools and techniques to ensure that the AAMP complies with laws and regulations. Build relationships with management and stakeholders. Attend meetings, workshops and conferences in relation to the AAMP. Provide progress reports to the project manager and relevant stakeholders.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za closing date: 15 September 2023. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
Please visit www.namc.co.za, for further enquiries, send email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.
INTERNSHIP: FINANCE
Type of Position Internship / Graduate Placement
Period 1 year
Reporting to Manager: Finance Based: Pretoria
Reference No: HRREC013/23
Qualification and Experience:
- Diploma/ Degree in Accounting, Financial Accounting. No experience required
Knowledge and Skills
- Analytical skills
- Problem solving skills
- Computer skills
- Project Management skills
- Coordination skills
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Key responsibility
- Assisting in managing stationery/ inventory on a monthly basis.
- Assist in asset verification and stationery count.
- Monthly reconciliation of GL account (Inventory, trade receivables, trade payables, Accrual account)
- Assist with preparing requisition on Sage evolution.
- Assist with daily payment and preparing payment register.
- Assist with other administration work within finance.
To apply for the position, please forward the relevant Job Application Form which is available in our website or CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za closing date: 15 September 2023. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful.
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA.
Please visit www.namc.co.za, for further enquiries, send email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.