DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (DOA)

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 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. 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

POST 01/08 : ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/27/2025

Chief Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
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 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 : Dr M Mutegwe Tel No: (012) 319 6321
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
ACrecruit272025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African, Indian and White Males and Indian and White Females and Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply

POST 01/07 : CHIEF AUXILIARY SERVICES OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/31/2025

Directorate: Genetic Resources
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Roodeplaat

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate with Biology as a
passed subject.

DUTIES : Mange candidate seed and standard varieties submitted. Prepare information
sheet for each variety received. Capture data from information sheet into
relevant database. Forward seed and information sheet to relevant official.
Manage and record all seed into relevant database. Update and maintain
database of seed number allocations and seed removed. Load all updated
database into the local network. Liaise with offices of the Registrars and seed
companies. Compare information on Variety Listing (VL) and Plant Breeders’
Rights (PBR) Register with information in databases. Communicate with
respective offices regarding any seed/variety discrepancies. Send requests for
new seed sources to companies. Process seed samples received for trade and
post control. Assist with the typing of seed labels. Assist with labelling of seeds.
Monitor that all seed cooling equipment is functioning at the correct
temperature. Check all seed cooling systems regularly. Report any malfunction
of the seed cooling system to relevant official.

ENQUIRIES : Mr SJ Ndlazi Tel No: (012) 319 6086
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
CASOMrecruit312025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African Males and African Females and persons with disability are encouraged
to apply.

POST 01/06 : LIQUOR PRODUCT REGISTRATION CLERK REF NO: 3/3/1/28/2025

Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SALARY : R269 499 per annum (Level 06)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenboch Office)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate. A certificate in Wine
will be an added advantage. One (1) year relevant administration experience.
Job Related Knowledge: Departmental policies and prescripts. Procurement
procedures. Quality assurance practices. Cultural diversity. Knowledge of wine
cultivars and different types of liquor products as defined in the Act. Job Related
Skills: Literacy skills. Computer literacy skills. Planning and Organisation.
Communication skills. Planning and organizing skills. Telephone etiquette.
Customer service. Problem solving skills. Basic interpretation of legislation.
Ability to drive. Valid Divers’ license. Extended working hours.

DUTIES : Provide administration support service in the registration of liquor for import
and export. Register, capturing, processing, and maintain on Wine Online of
export and import documentation as per legislation requirements. Verify the
documentation for compliance with procedures and processes. Print approved
documents and invoice export documents. Collate and compile statistical data.
Register and conduct preliminary evaluation of labels in terms of legislative
prescripts to enable logging of liquor products samples for submission to the
laboratory. Compare and validate the South African Wine Industry Information
System (SAWIIS) in terms of the legislative prescripts of the Wine of Origin
Scheme. Address Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and
SAWIS interface errors where applicable to enable certificate information to
flow between the various linked databases in order to facilitate the issue of
export certificates as required by the Act. Assist with the maintenance of the
vinotheque and discarding of samples according to set periods. Compile the
wine tasting list and conduct the presentation of the sensorial evaluation of
liquor products to ensure compliance with the minimum quality and food safety
requirements of the Liquor Products Act and export country standards.
Transport samples to the Wine and Spirit laboratory and liaise with the
laboratory with regards to logging of samples. Provide a helpdesk function and
user support with regards to the Wine Online electronic certificate system.
Provide advisory services and user support with regards to the Wine Online
electronic certificate system. Provide advisory services to clients, assignees
and other divisions regarding and import process and procedures in terms of
Liquor Products Act. Maintain the Wine Online (WOL) helpdesk function (i.e.,
problem solving, maintenance and update of database information, answering
and responding to queries). Provide support to officials with the validation of
export certificates, the basic interpretation of import and export guidelines and
procedures and to provide inputs to policy formulation. Identify and resolve
blacklisted clients on WOL to ensure adherence to legislative prescripts.
Provide support in the update and maintenance of the database and
information related to the following: Registration or cancellation of A and B
codes for liquor products in terms of Regulation 40 of the Act. Invoicing of A
and B code numbers. Provide administration support services in the
registration of liquor operators, maintain and improve internal business
processes. Receive and process applications. Verify application information
received. Capture information and allocate a registration number. Print and
submit the certificate for verification and signature. File documentation and
maintain information databases. Effective operation of switchboard and
ensuring relief services at switchboard. Report/ escalate and follow up on
problems with fax machine and copier. Adhere to waste management and
occupational health and safety requirements. Maintain/ update asset register.

ENQUIRIES : Ms WJ Hanekom Tel No: (021) 809 0037
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
LPRCrecruit282025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African Males and persons with disability are encouraged to apply

POST 01/05 : SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REF NO: 3/3/1/26/2025

Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SALARY : R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business
Administration/Business Management (NQF 6). Minimum of 2 years’
experience in administration environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge
of Public Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and
Basic Accounting System (BAS). Job related skills: Computer literacy.
Interpersonal skills. Organising and planning skills. Communication skills
(written and verbal). Analytical skills. Problem solving skills. Financial
management skills and Report writing skills.

DUTIES : Provide 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, auditing and financial functions. Verify
transport and subsistence, sundry and overtime payments. Administer the
procurement of goods and services. Compile, manage 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 and authorise goods / services on Logistical Information System
(LOGIS). 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 developing / reviewing of 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. Administer asset. Maintain asset
register. Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage outgoing and
on-going assets. Allocate equipment to officials

ENQUIRIES : Dr M Mutegwe Tel No: (012) 319 6321
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SAOrecruit262025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African and Coloured males and African and Coloured females and Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

POST 01/04 : SCIENTIFIC TECHNICIAN PRODUCTION GRADE A REF NO: 3/3/1/25/2025 (X3 POSTS)

Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
SALARY : R412 128 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD
requirements)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Stellenboch Office)

REQUIREMENTS : The Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National
Diploma or BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant
qualification. Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural
Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post
qualification technical (scientific) experience. Job related knowledge:
Knowledge of legal compliance. Scientific methodologies. Research and
development. Computer-aided Scientific application. Technical report writing.
Creating high performance culture. Professional judgement. Data analysis.
Mentoring. Job related skills: Analytical skills. Problem solving and analysis.
Team leadership. Creativity. Financial management. Customer focus and
responsiveness. Communication. Computer literacy. People management.
Planning and organising. Conflict management. Negotiation skills. Change
management. Networking.

DUTIES : Develop and implement methodologies, policies, systems and procedures.
Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation in the
presence of an established framework. Apply operational standards and
consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures. Identify gaps
and develop appropriate interventions. Preparation for and participation in
research activities. Data collection through field surveys. Maintenance,
calibration and operation of scientific equipment. Provide technical support and
advice. Develop working relations with client base. Promote public awareness
of scientific activities. Provide technical / scientific data, information and advice.
Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions. Preparation of
data and routine interpretation. Database and data management. Analysis of
technical scientific data. Dissemination of information. Apply the appropriate
scientific and technical procedures / skills to generate information and
knowledge. Formulate proposals and compile reports. Develop and customise
operational procedures. Conduct research and development. Ensure
continuous professional development to keep up with new technologies and
procedures. Conceptualise and develop scientific equipment. Equipment
review. Research / literature studies to improve expertise. Publish and present
technical reports and research findings. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils
on technology-related matters. Human capital development. Mentor, train and
develop candidate research technicians and others to promote skills /
knowledge transfer and adherence to sound scientific principles and code of
practice. Supervise technical support and processes. Manage the performance
management and development of staff.

ENQUIRIES : Dr A Seepe Tel No: (012) 319 6126
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
STPrecruit252025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African and Coloured males and African and Coloured females and Persons
with disabilities are encouraged to apply

POST 01/02 : SYSTEM DEVELOPER REF NO: 3/3/1/23/2025

Directorate: ICT Service Management and Solution Development
SALARY : R468 459 per annum (Level 09)
CENTRE : Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

REQUIREMENTS : The applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s
Degree / National Diploma in Computer Sciences / Engineering / Information
Technology /Software Development. 3 years’ experience in Web Technologies
and Scripting Tools (Java/ Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hyper
Text Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Extensible Markup Language
(XML) e.g. Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS),
Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Beans, C#, .Net 4.0, ASP.NET, jQuery and
Microsoft Power BI), with relevant database knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL
and Oracle. Job related knowledge: Experience in Web Technologies and
Scripting Tools (Java / J2EE, HTML, Javascript, XML e.g EJB and CSS, JSP,
Java Beans, C#, .Net 4.0, ASP.NET, jQuery and Microsoft Power BI), with
relevant database knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL and Oracle. Application
Servers: JBOSS, WebLogic, Glassfish, Tomcat and Internet Information
Services (IIS). Working knowledge in Object Oriented environment, must have
a thorough understanding of using Model-View-Controller, exposure to NetBeans, Eclipse, WebSphere, Experience in System Development Life Cycle
(SDLC) and reporting tools e. g itext, jasper report. Job related skills:
Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, Oral skills, Writing communication skills,
Presentation and Development skills. A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES : Provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications
and deploy them as per Directorate requirements. Describe desired features
and operations in detail, including screen layouts, business rules, process
diagrams and pseudo code. Perform hands-on software design and
development. Develop object- oriented applications that span across multiple
platforms. Implementation of national ICT strategies and policies. Analyse user
requirements and participate on the creation of technical specification
document. Produce system as built documentation and other required
documents as per Software Development Life Cycle. Provide general and
specialized advice on ICT to all levels of the organisation and sometimes
stakeholders outside the DoA. Offer expertise on technical aspects of all
application development LiveCycle. Research new trends in line with
application development environment. Implement the effective utilization of ICT
as a strategic resource through operational planning, control, quality assurance
and intervention with a view to directly support service delivery to DoA clients.
Conduct unit testing on the software that was developed to validate if the
product addresses requirements from business. Perform maintenance and
enhancement on existing applications.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mahlangu Tel No: (012) 319 6184
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to: 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SDrecruit232025@nda.agric.za
NOTE : African Male or Female, Indian Female, Coloured Female and Persons with
disability

We wish you all the best with your applications