REQUIREMENTS \u00a0 : \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tA qualification at NQF level 7 as recognised by the SAQA in Agriculture or Agro- processing studies\/ Economics \/ Commerce. 5 years\u2019 experience at a middle \/ senior managerial level in the Agriculture or Agro-processing environment in both \u00a0 public \u00a0 or \u00a0 private \u00a0 sector.<\/p>\n
DUTIES \u00a0 : \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tProvide leadership in the development of the Agro-processing sector strategy.Develop the furniture industry strategy, organic produce industry strategy and Rooibos \u00a0 and \u00a0 Honey \u00a0 bush \u00a0 products \u00a0 strategy. \u00a0 Provide \u00a0 leadership \u00a0 in \u00a0 the development of Agro-processing sector policies. Manage and direct the Agro- processing Industrial Policy Planning process. Engage in continual policy advocacy and co-ordination in the Agro-processing sector.
\n\tDevelopment and Review \u00a0 of \u00a0 National Agro-processing \u00a0 framework \u00a0 and \u00a0 technical \u00a0 support \u00a0 to Agriculture & Agro-processing Master Plan. To establish a coordinated, cross- sectoral framework that strengthens South Africa\u2019s Agro-processing value chains, enhances competitiveness, promotes transformation, and drives export growth. Development and implementation of Hemp and Cannabis Master Plan. Present the framework to the relevant departments.
\n\tFacilitate the access of the dtic support programmes by small scale food processor. Identify potential small enterprise to be targeted for support. Build and maintain strong relationships with the stakeholders. Establish contact and set up information sharing session with other units in the dtic Liaising, consulting and networking with appropriate and \u00a0 relevant \u00a0 stakeholders \u00a0 for \u00a0 developing \u00a0 joint \u00a0 programs. \u00a0
\n\tRepresent \u00a0 the department in all forums and focus addressing Agro-processing challenges. Provide analysis of the value chain in the Agro processing sector. Consolidate all research findings to formulate Agro processing sector procedure and strategy \u00a0 in \u00a0 line \u00a0 with \u00a0 Industrial \u00a0 Policy. \u00a0
\n\tManage \u00a0 strategic planning \u00a0 for \u00a0 the directorate. Develop the strategic focus and policy direction for the directorate. Ensure the maintenance of effective internal administration of the directorate, e.g. the filing of all documents, the maintenance of records, approval of procurement and expenditure and all reporting requirements. Continuously review policies and methodologies and benchmark against international best practice. Manage consultants appointed to conduct studies Provide support with the implementation of programmes.<\/p>\n
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