Deputy Director: Production Economics (ELSENBURG),

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REF NO: AGR 59/2026 REQUIREMENTS: 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 Management Act, 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 t he 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 o verall performance of the Sub-directorate; People Management. SALARY: R1 101 468 per annum (Level 12), (all-inclusive salary package) CENTRE: Department of Agriculture, Western Cape Government ENQUIRIES: Ms B Matoti Tel No: (021) 808 5213

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