DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA) VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA) VACANCIES

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA)
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 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 POSTS

POST 05/02 : ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/50/2025
Directorate: Cooperatives
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National
Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business
Administration / Business Management. Minimum of 1 year experience in
administration environment. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulation,
Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations, Basic Accounting System (BAS)
and Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Job related skills: Computer
literacy, interpersonal skills, organising and planning skills, communication
skills (written and verbal), analytical skills, problem solving skills and financial
management skills.

DUTIES : Render financial management services. Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the
timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with Public Finance
Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations Strategic priorities weekly /
monthly / quarterly. Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term
Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimated
National Expenditure (ENE). Oversee effective, efficient and economical
utilisation of funds. Document and communicate procedures for accessing and
shifting of funds. Coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions.
Administer Subsistence and Travel claims and other related expenditure.
Administer the procurement of goods and services. Compile and maintain the
Demand Management Plan. Facilitate supply chain management services.
Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on supply chain management
related matters. Control over safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all
assets. Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations.
Capture goods and services on the system (LOGIS, etc). Handle queries from
internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters. Render general
office support services. Supervise, motivate and develop staff through
individual performance agreements. Provide assistance in the development
and / or review of the operational plan. Compile various submissions /
memoranda and responses. Attend to queries from Internal Audit. Administer
leave forms / attend to queries. Make travel / conference bookings and
confirmations. Provide secretariat services. Provide records keeping. Checking
draft minutes for accuracy against recording or notes. Administer assets.
Maintain asset register. Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage
outgoing and on-going assets. Allocate equipment to officials.

ENQUIRIES : Ms G Matubatuba Tel No: (012) 319 8104
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
AOrecruit502025@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African males and African females and Persons with disabilities.

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POST 05/03 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/47/2025
Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4). No
experience required. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties,
practices as well as the ability to capture data and operate a computer. Working
knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the
working environment. Understanding of the work in registry. Job related skills:
Planning and organisation skills, Computer literacy, Language skills and
Communication skills (verbal and written). Interpersonal relations. Flexibility
and work within a team.

DUTIES : Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and
other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail / files.
Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive sort, register and
dispatch all mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective filing
and record management service. Opening and close files according to record
classification system. Filling / storage, tracing (electronically / manually) and
retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operate
office machines in relation to the registry function. Open and maintain Franking
machine register. Frank post, record money and update register on a daily
basis. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included.
Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to the Post Office. Open and
maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the
remittance register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finance. Send
wrong remittances back to sender via registered post and record reference
number in register. Keep daily record of number of letters franked. Process
documents for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of files. Sort and
package files for archives and distribution. Compile list of documents to be
archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for archived documents.

ENQUIRIES : Ms A Aphane Tel No: (012) 319 6505/ 071 097 0697
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
RCrecruit472025@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Targe: African Males and Females and Persons with disabilities.

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POST 05/04 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/49/2025
Directorate: Agricultural Inputs Control
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. No experience
required. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well
as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics.
Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the
Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working
environment. Job related skills: Language skills, Good communication skills
(verbal and written), Planning and organisation skills, Computer literacy,
Interpersonal relations, Flexibility and Ability to work within a team.

DUTIES : Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and
retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and
statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send
facsimiles. Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as
required. Keep and maintain the filling system for the component. Type letters
and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming
and outgoing document register of the component. Provide supply chain
clerical support services within the component. Liaise within internal and
external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Obtain
quotations complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office
items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register
of the component. Provide personnel administration clerical support services
within the component. Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and
maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the
attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation.
Provide financial administration support services in the component. Capture
and update expenditure in the component. Check correctness of subsistence
and travel claims of officials and submit to manager for approval. Handle
telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.

ENQUIRIES : Mr D Motloi Tel No: (012) 319 6889
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ACrecruit492025@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African, Coloured and White Males and Coloured and White
Females and Persons with disabilities.