DIRECTOR: AGRICULTURE INPUTS CONTROL REF NO: 3/3/1/73/2025)
DIRECTOR: AGRICULTURE INPUTS CONTROL REF NO: 3/3/1/73/2025)
Branch: Agricultural Production, Biosecurity, Natural resources Management
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 or Advanced
Diploma (NQF 7) in Agriculture. Compulsory registration with South African
Council for Scientific Professions as a professional Natural Scientist. Five (5)
years’ experience at middle management or senior management level. Job
Related Knowledge: Applicants must have sound knowledge and
understanding of the following: 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.
Extensive knowledge of Fertilizers, farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and
Stock Remedies Act no. 36 of 1947. Knowledge of applicable international
guidelines and agreements. Knowledge of API’s scientific principles, research
and product development processes. Knowledge and understanding of the
international activities related to registration of agricultural inputs. Knowledge
and understanding of government priorities and imperatives. Knowledge and
understanding of the white paper on the transformation of the Public Service
(Batho Pele). Job Related Skills: Financial management. Change
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 the development and effective administration of fertilizers, Farm feeds,
Agricultural Remedies act (Act No. 36 of 1947) and its regulations. Develop,
policy, strategies and legislation related to agricultural inputs. Develop/Compile
guidelines, standards (specifications) a production inputs as well as Pest
Control Operators and Sterilizing Plants. Ensure that there is continuously
review of legislations, regulations, and standards. Ensure that registrations
standards comply with international norms and standards. Ensure and monitor
compliance to the requirements of the Act, and the regulations promulgated
there under.
Provide regulatory interpretations and technical advice to relevant
stakeholders. Manage the setting of tariffs and collection of revenue in terms
of the Act. Ensure that there effective administration processes for registration
of agricultural production inputs (agricultural remedies, farm seeds, stock
remedies and fertilizers), Pest control and sterilizing plants. Ensure that there
is an effective regulatory systems, registration, process, and enforcement.
Manage scientific data analysis and provide scientific support and advice.
Ensure the interpretation of scientific and product development reports.
Manage the rendering of a professional, cost effective, and efficient legislative
service. Design and develop appropriate scientific guidelines for generation of
scientific for generation of scientific data for registration purpose. Conduct risk
assessment on the products to determine their efficiency, suitability, and safety.
Manage and monitor the efficiency of scientific evaluations to ensure that the
Department makes sound scientific based registration decisions. Mange the
registration process of agricultural production inputs products. Develop and
maintain relationships/ partnerships with the relevant stakeholders.
Prove leadership and direction in the establishment and strengthening of appropriate forums. Ensure cooperation and collaboration with other government
departments, NGO’s public and ago-chemical industry on science related
matters. Develop necessary networks to maintain and manage stakeholders’
participation. Provide and advice to the industry and stakeholders.
Participate and represent the department in relevant national, regional, and international forums to ensure that the country’s framework influences and stays at the international best practices. Manage the operational plan for the Directorate and ensure its implementation. Allocate and manage resources at functional levels to ensure the delivery on set targets for the Directorate. Develop
solutions to technical challenges. Conduct financial planning and account for
allocated budget. Ensure adherence to policy and statutory directives relevant
to the functional terrain of the Directorate. Monitor, evaluate, and report on the
performance of the Directorate. Manage client relation. Ensure the
management and development of human resources.
ENQUIRIES : Mr M Mudzunga Tel: (012) 319 6502
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DAICrecruit73@nda.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025
DIRECTOR: SPECIAL PROJECTS COORDINATOR (REF NO: 3/3/1/74/2025)
Office Of The Chief Information Officer
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 or Advanced
Diploma in Computer Science/ Information Technology (NQF 7). Five (5) years’
experience at middle or senior managerial level.
Job Related Knowledge:
Knowledge of project management, budgetary planning, expenditure reporting
monitoring and evaluation, infrastructure planning and implementation, human
resource management. Knowledge of software tools for project management
preferred. Job Related Skills: Communication Skills. Presentation Skills.
Financial Management. Conflict Management. Problem Solving. Project
Management. MS Project Office. Valid driver’s license.
DUTIES :
Coordinate all strategic reports for the OCIO. Consolidate all inputs from all
directorates in the OCIO and compile all Reports on time in compliance with
good governance requirement: (a) Monthly Branch Management Reports, (b)
Quarterly Performance Reports, (c) Risk Management Reports, (d) Audit
Committee Reports. Develop the Risk Register for the OCIO. Strategic Risk.
Operational Risk. Develop an internal network of ICT and KIIM sponsors
across the Department. Lead Branch engagements on ICT and KIIM projects
working together with Branch Relationship Managers and Business Analysts
on a regular basis to assess requirements. Facilitate the development of
project plans illustrating resource requirements (budget and allocated ICT/KIIM
technicians).
Analyse and define the Return on Investment (RoI) on
implemented projects of ICT and KIIM. Identify new and trending technologies
to inform and for consideration into the Departmental ICT and KIIM strategy
and identify external partners for digital collaborations. Research new
technologies for ICT and KIIM that would be relevant to DoA and that would
save costs and enhance efficiencies. Identify external partners for digital
collaborations: Cluster level departments, SOEs, External Collaborations.
ENQUIRIES : Ms P T Sehoole Tel: (012) 319 6527
APPLICATIONS :
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
DSPCrecruit74@nda.gov.za.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2025