Deputy Director: Production Economics (Elsenburg)

Appropriate NQF level 8 qualification or equivalent with Economics and/or Agricultural Economics as major subjects; A minimum of 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years is managerial experience; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.

NB: People with disabilities that restrict driving abilities, but who have reasonable access to transport, may also apply. Competencies: Working knowledge and understanding of the following:Agricultural sector; and working experience with the legislation, regulatory frameworks, policies and best practices that have a bearing on the line functions; Information systems that aid in the management of knowledge and information pertaining to the line function;

Project management; Operational management practices; Procurement and tendering processes;

Policy development, and operational management, monitoring and review processes; Modern systems of governance and administration; Public service procedures, processes and systems;

Regional and local political, economic and social affairs impacting on the provincial government of the Western Cape; Constitutional, legal and institutional arrangements governing the South African public sector; Public finance, human resources and discourse management processes;

Public Finance ManagementAct, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations, other financial policies, prescripts, directives and collective agreements; Functioning of the province and the activities of sister departments/related functional areas; Policies of the government of the day;

Labour Relations legislation and regulations; Performance management in general. Skills in the following: Numeracy;

Computer Literacy; Language skills; Project Management;

Accounting/ Finance/ Audit; Appropriate strategic management and leadership skills; Advance communication skills (written and verbal/presentation);

Negotiation skills (advanced); Proven ability to conduct research; Analytical skills and to conceptualise policy;

Ability to network. DUTIES : Continuous in-depth study/research of developments/patterns/trends in a specific agricultural environment (e.g. resources, production, marketing, reform, macro-economics, farm management, agricultural business, international trade and investment, business support, rural development, agri-processing/value chain); Manage the analysis/identification of economic questions/challenges in a specific environment/situation (specific districts/areas, a specific industries, specific events/circumstances) pertaining to legislation/strategy/ policy/initiatives/interventions;

Manage the application, adaptation and/or development of models in order to reflect the current situation and/or forecast/project possible scenarios; Plan and manage the work of and account for the overall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co

Ms B Matoti Tel No: (021) 808 5213