Director: International Trade Promotions

Requirements

Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree / Advance Diploma (NQF 7) in Agricultural Economics / Trade / Development Economics. 5 years’ experience at middle/senior managerial level in Agricultural economics / Agricultural trade / International trade. Job Related Knowledge: Applicants must have sound knowledge and understanding of the following: Knowledge and understanding of all relevant legislation and regulations that govern the Public Service including the Public Financial Management Act and Treasury Regulations, the Public Service Act, the Labour Relations Act etc. Knowledge of the Government policies and priorities in terms of Agriculture. Understanding of the Government’s international relations policy framework. Understanding of Government’s vision in terms of international forum and the Intergovernmental Relations framework. Knowledge and understanding of the Agricultural sector, Public Administration, various structures and programmes (SADC, NEPAD, AU, UN). Understanding of relevant regional conventions and protocols. Understanding of diplomatic protocol. Knowledge and understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the public service (Batho Pele). Job Related Skills: Financial management. Strategic Capability and Leadership. Programme and Project Management. Knowledge management. Service Delivery Innovation. Problem Solving and Analysis. People management and Empowerment. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Communication. Honesty and Integrity. Change management. Extended working hours. Travel (Including international travel).

Key Responsibilities

Manage economic research and provide regular policy briefs to management. Conduct research on economic issues and disseminate research findings through technical reports and briefing documents. Compile, analyse, and report data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends. Formulate recommendations, policies or plans to guide DoA interventions. Monitor international trends on agricultural commodity markets and provide briefs to management. Manage the development of international relations and trade (bilateral and multilateral) policies related to agriculture. Manage the analysis and development of policies and advice bilateral trade. Manage the analysis and development of policies and advice multilateral trade. Provide inputs with regards to the signing of trade agreements. Provide the necessary documentation for stakeholder consultations. Manage the implementation of international trade (bilateral and multilateral) policies and agreements related to structure. Implement obligations in terms of trade agreements. Monitor the implementation of trade agreements by the Department. Facilitate, co-ordinate and support the implementation of international trade agreements and policies. Monitor the implementation of trade policy and trade obligations by other trading partners. Facilitate, coordinate and guide the support of international relations with governments, organisations and forums in the Americas, Australasia, Europe and Middle East. Facilitate, co-ordinate and guide the sector participation in multilateral forums and Rome based agencies. Manage, undertake and support trade negotiations, in order to improve international access and contribute towards fair trade rules. Manage the preparations of policy discussion documents to inform South Africa’s international trade in agriculture (including cross cutting e.g non-tariff barriers). Manage the preparation of negotiating positions for the relevant bilateral and multilateral trade negotiations. Co-ordinate and manage research that forms the basis for negotiation of treaties. Undertake, manage and support trade negotiations regarding agriculture. Represent the Department in international trade fora. Undertake and manage support negotiation of bilateral agreements. Manage the provision of trade intelligence to the agriculture sector. Provide input with regards to the development of export and import policies and regulations. Manage the preparation of and collaborate with the DTI in compiling economic impact assessments of international trade policies on procedures, exporters and consumers. Co-ordinated and manage research into foreign trade policies and best practice. Provide advice and recommendations on research outcomes. Manage, co-ordinated and guide international and multilateral relations with governments, organisations and forums in the UN Americas, Australasia, Europe and Middle East. Manage, negotiate and implement the bilateral Agreements with South-South and North-South regions. Manage, negotiate and implement Multilateral agreements relating to agriculture. 4 Support the participation of the department in at the World Trade Organisation and Official Development Assistance Programme, as well as implementation of global norms and standards by International Organisations.

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