DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA): MARKETING OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA): MARKETING OFFICER

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA)
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email:bMorecruit652025@nda.agric.za.

CLOSING DATE : 27 March 2026 at 16:00

NOTE : To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF
document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The
Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications
due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must
provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document,
qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior
management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign
qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.

To be appointed
at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find
course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela
Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. Shortlisted
applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry
assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of
which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection
committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency
assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration
(DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial
competencies using standardised tools. NB: Please note that false or
fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South
African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened.

Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date as late
applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If
applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to
high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not
heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be
unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a
moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by
any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts,
the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and readvertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative
action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The
Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying you consent to
the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment
purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for
assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the
Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks,
security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles).

Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other
allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security
clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance
agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to
declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships
of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to
disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.

OTHER POST

POST 09/01 : MARKETING OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/65/2025
Directorate: Marketing
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s
degree in Agricultural Economics (NQF7). A Minimum of 2-years relevant
experience in Agricultural Economics environment.

Job Related Knowledge:
Understanding of the market linkage programme. Knowledge of international
trade agreements. Knowledge and understanding of food safety standards.
General knowledge of import and export procedures and applicable
international trade agreements. Knowledge of customs and Excise Act, BBBEE
Act, Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Agri-BEE Sector Codes. Ability
to interpret trade agreements and make recommendations. Ability to analyse
and interpret the utilisation of import and export quotas. Job Related Skills:
Planning and organising skills. Reporting procedures. Analytical and innovative
thinking. Submission and report writing. (Develop memoranda, letters and
submissions). Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and
under pressure. Extensive travelling. A Valid driver’s license. Render Market
linkage programme. Investigate market requirements and publish the
information to facilitate access by historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs).
Promote compliance to food safety standards and requirements (South African
Good Agricultural Practices, Global Good Agricultural Practice, Good
Manufacturing practice, Good Hygiene Practice, and Hazard Analysis Critical
Control Points) by producers and processors of agricultural products to
enhance market access. Render preferential market access programme.
Administration of market access import and export quotas in terms of
applicable trade agreements by means of issuing rebate permits. Monitor the
utilisation of permits and quotas. Ensure compliance to permit conditions.
Administer, record and monitor payment fees for import and export permits.
Enhance participation of new and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) traders in
the rebate schemes. Manage an awareness campaign on the compliance to
the BEE sector codes by beneficiaries of the department’s preferential market
access programme. Render general administration services. Render a general
office administrative service to management and clients. Undertake ad hoc
activities.

ENQUIRIES : Ms K.T Badisa Tel No: (012) 319 8083
NOTE : EE Target: African Males and Persons with disability