Manager : Public Sector Policy

Land Bank; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist agricultural bank in South Africa seeks a Manager to conduct research and analyze policy developments impacting its mandate. The role involves recommending policy positions, undertaking advocacy with key institutions, and supporting the agricultural sector's objectives. Ideal candidates will have strong communication, legal drafting, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyze public and sector policy developments.
• Recommend policy positions to support the Bank's mandate.
• Undertake policy advocacy with key role players.

Skills

Legal Drafting

Communication skills

Computer Operation

Business Management

Pricing

Research Experience

Information Security

Project Management

Administrative Experience

Public Speaking

Data Analysis Skills

Writing Skills

Job description

Job Advert Summary

The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africas only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912 the banks sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to finance land equipment improve assets and obtain production credit. The Land Bank provides financial services that have moved with the times and continues to provide services to agri-business and constantly reviews its offerings to ensure that they match the needs of an industry. As change has swept across the sector in South Africa the socio-economic makeup of agriculture has altered bringing new entrants from historically disadvantaged backgrounds on to the land these new farmers facing the challenges of establishing sustainable agri-businesses across the agricultural value chain Land Bank has been a commercial lifeline offering appropriately designed financial products that facilitate personal and commercial viability in a sector that is vital to the sustainability of South Africa and its people.

Main Purpose of the Job

To conduct research and analyse public and sector policy developments impacting on or with the potential to impact on the Banks mandate and effectiveness.

Recommend policy positions to be taken by the Bank in support of its quest to deliver its mandate.

To undertake policy advocacy with key role players and institutions where the Banks policy positions are promoted and policy outcomes are influenced to the advantage of the Bank and in support of South Africas NDP objectives.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Legal Drafting, Communication skills, Computer Operation, Business Management, Pricing, Research Experience, Information Security, Project Management, Administrative Experience, Public Speaking, Data Analysis Skills, Writing Skills

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1