DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA) VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA)
CLOSING DATE : 22 December 2025 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 (submitted
prior to appointment). 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. 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 45/08 : ADMINISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/18/2025
Directorate: Plant Health
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office
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 filing system for the component. Type letters
and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming
and outgoing document register of the component. Taking and drafting of
minutes. 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 of 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 : Ms Thozama Nonqane Tel No: (012) 312 6213
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: ACrecruit182025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : White, Indian Males and Indian, Coloured Females, and persons with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
POST 45/09 : REGISTRY CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/21/2025
SALARY : R228 321 per annum (Level 05), (Plus additional 37% in lieu of benefits)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office:
Directorate: Office Of the Minister (X1 Post)
Office Of the Deputy Minister (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Must be in possession of grade 12 (matric) certificate. No experience required.
Job Related Work Knowledges: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well
as the ability to capture data, and operate 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. Understating of the work in registry. Job Related Skills: Planning
and organising. Computer literacy. Language. Good verbal and written
communication skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork.
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 all mails. Sort,
register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an
effective and record management services. 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.
Operating office machines in relation to the registry function. Open and
maintain Franking machine register. Frank post, record money and update
register daily. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is
included. Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office. Open
& maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the
remittance register.
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Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finances.
Send wring remittance back to sender via registered post and record
references number in register. Keep daily record of number of letters franked
Process documents for archiving and / disposal. Electronic scanning of filles.
Sort and packaging files for archives and distribution. Compile list of
documents to be archived and submit to the supervisor. Keep records for
archived documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Godfrey Matloga Tel No: (012) 312 9416
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: RCrecruit212025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African Males and Females, and person with disabilities are encouraged to
apply
POST 45/10 : DRIVER/MESSENGER REF NO: 3/3/1/22/2025
SALARY : R193 359 per annum (Level 04), (Plus 37% in lieu of service benefits)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office:
Directorate: Office of The Minister (X1 Post)
Office Of the Deputy Minister (X1 Post)
REQUIREMENTS : Must be in possession of grade 10/ ABET qualification. The candidate must
have 7 months’ relevant experience. Job Related Work Experience:
Knowledge of THE city (ies) in which the function will be performed. Job
Related Skills: Must have organising skills and good communication and
interpretation skills. Valid code 8 Drivers license.
DUTIES : Drive light and medium vehicles to transport passengers and deliver other
items (mails, documents, office equipment). Collect, distribute, and control
movement of documents. Do routine maintenance on the allocated vehicle and
report defects timely. Perform daily trip and post trip vehicle inspection to
ensure that the vehicle is always in the best condition. Complete all the
required and prescribed records and logbooks regarding the vehicle and the
goods handled. Maintain accurate and up to date schedule trip sheets, i.e. log
official trips, daily mileage. Collect and deliver documentation and related items
in the departmental / branch or any other component within the department and
related external parties. Ensure proper and secure control over movement of
documents. Assist in Registry functions. File incoming correspondence and
help trace the files. Copy and fax documents.
ENQUIRIES : Mr Godfrey Matloga Tel No: (012) 312 9416
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20
Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email: DMrecruit222025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African Males and Females, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to
apply.
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