DIRECTOR: INTERNATIONAL TRADE PROMOTIONS (REFFERENCES NO:
3/3/1/70/2025)

Directorate: International Trade Promotions

SALARY :

R1 266 714 per annum (Level 13) (All-inclusive package) The package
includes a basic salary (70% of package), and a flexible portion that may be
structured in accordance with the rules for Senior Management Services
(SMS).

CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

Successful completion of Pre-entry Certificate for SMS as endorsed by the
National School of Government (NSG). Bachelor’s Degree (NQF 7) Agricultural
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).

DUTIES :

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, analyze and report
data to explain economic phenomena and forecast market trends. Formulate
recommendations, policies or plans to guide DoA intervensions. 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. Failitate, 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 African’s international trade in agriculture (including cross cutting e.g non-tariff barries). 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 expo 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, land
reform and rural development. Manage the participation of the department in
the Official Development Assistance Programme and implementation of global
norms and standards by International Organisations.

ENQUIRIES :

Ms M K Kgang Tel: (012) 319 7331 11

APPLICATIONS :

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DITPrecruit70@nda.za.

CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025