The Department of Agriculture invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the following vacancies based in Pretoria, Gauteng. These opportunities are open to candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are ready to serve in the public sector, Department of Agriculture Vacancies February 2026.

Applicants are advised to submit their applications early and ensure that all documents are correct and complete, as late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Available Vacancies (All Posts)

Scientific Technician Production (Grade A)

Ref No: 3/3/1/48/2025
Directorate: Genetic Resources
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R391 671 per annum (OSD)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Agricultural Science, Biology Science, Animal Science or relevant qualification
• Compulsory registration with SACNASP as a Certified Natural Scientist
• Minimum of 3 years post qualification technical (scientific) experience

Job Related Knowledge

• Knowledge of Animal Production or Conservation and Sustainable use
• Scientific methodologies
• Research and development
• Computer-aided scientific applications
• 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 relevant to conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources
• Perform technical scientific functions and tasks that require interpretation within an established framework
• Apply operational standards and consolidate methodologies, policies, systems and procedures
• Identify gaps and develop appropriate interventions
• Prepare for and participate in research activities
• Data collection through field surveys
• Maintenance, calibration and operation of scientific equipment
• Provide technical support and advice relevant to conservation and sustainable use of animal genetic resources
• Develop working relations with clients and promote public awareness of scientific activities
• Perform technical scientific analysis and regulatory functions
• Database and data management
• Analysis and interpretation of technical scientific data
• Dissemination of information and compile reports
• Conduct research and development and ensure continuous professional development
• Conceptualise and develop scientific equipment and review equipment
• Publish and present technical reports and research findings
• Liaise with relevant bodies and councils on technology-related matters
• Mentor, train and develop candidate research technicians and supervise technical support processes
• Manage performance management and staff development

Enquiries

Dr N Netnou-Nkoana: (012) 319 6024 / 060 973 1516

Applications

Email: STPrecruit482025@nda.gov.za Hand delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 EE Target: African, Coloured and White Males and African Females, and persons with disability.

Administrative Officer

Ref No: 3/3/1/50/2025
Directorate: Cooperatives
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an administration environment

Job Related Knowledge

• Public Service Regulation
• Financial procedures
• Treasury Regulations
• Basic Accounting System (BAS)
• 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
• Financial management skills

Duties

• Render financial management services
• Facilitate, plan and oversee preparation of annual budget in line with PFMA and Treasury Regulations
• Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), MTEF, Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimated National Expenditure (ENE)
• Ensure effective utilisation of funds and coordinate budgeting, audit and financial functions
• Administer subsistence and travel claims and other related expenditure
• Administer procurement of goods and services
• Compile and maintain Demand Management Plan and facilitate supply chain management services
• Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on supply chain management matters
• Control safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of assets
• Ensure administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations
• Capture goods and services on LOGIS and handle supply chain queries
• Render general office support services
• Supervise, motivate and develop staff through performance agreements
• Assist with operational plan development and compile submissions, memoranda and responses
• Attend to internal audit queries
• Administer leave forms and queries
• Make travel and conference bookings and provide secretariat services
• Provide records keeping and minute checking
• Maintain asset register and liaise with asset unit during verification
• Allocate equipment to officials

Enquiries

Ms G Matubatuba: (012) 319 8104

Applications

Email: AOrecruit502025@nda.gov.za, Hand delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, EE Target: African males and African females and Persons with disabilities.

Registry Clerk

Ref No: 3/3/1/47/2025
Directorate: Genetic Resources
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate (NQF Level 4)
• No experience required

Job Related Knowledge

• Knowledge of registry duties and practices
• Ability to capture data and operate a computer
• Working knowledge of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures
• Understanding of registry work

Job Related Skills

• Planning and organisation skills
• Computer literacy
• Language skills
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Interpersonal relations
• Flexibility
• Ability to work within a team

Duties

• Provide registry counter services and attend to clients
• Handle telephonic and other enquiries
• Receive and register hand delivered mail/files
• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Sort, register and dispatch all mail
• Distribute notices on registry issues
• Provide effective filing and record management services
• Open and close files according to record classification system
• Storage, tracing and retrieval of documents and files
• Complete index cards for files
• Operate office machines related to registry functions
• Open and maintain franking machine register
• Frank post, record money and update register daily
• Undertake spot checks to ensure no private post is included
• Lock post in postbag for delivery to Post Office
• Open and maintain remittance register
• Record valuable articles in remittance register
• Hand deliver and sign remittances to finance
• Return wrong remittances to sender via registered post
• Keep daily record of number of letters franked
• Process documents for archiving and disposal
• Scan files electronically
• Sort and package files for archives and distribution
• Compile list of documents to be archived and submit to supervisor
• Keep records for archived documents

Enquiries

Ms A Aphane: (012) 319 6505 / 071 097 0697

Applications

Email: RCrecruit472025@nda.gov.za Hand delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, EE Target: African males and females and Persons with disabilities.

Administration Clerk

Ref No: 3/3/1/49/2025
Directorate: Agricultural Inputs Control
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• No experience required

Job Related Knowledge

• Knowledge of clerical duties and practices
• Ability to capture data, operate a computer and collect statistics
• Understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
• Knowledge of working procedures in the work environment

Job Related Skills

• Language skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)
• Planning and organisation skills
• Computer literacy
• Interpersonal relations
• Flexibility
• Ability to work within a team

Duties

• Render general clerical support services
• Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data
• Update registers and statistics
• Handle routine enquiries
• Make photocopies and send/receive facsimiles
• Distribute documents and packages to stakeholders
• Maintain filing system for the component
• Type letters and correspondence when required
• Maintain incoming and outgoing document register
• Provide supply chain clerical support services
• Liaise with stakeholders on procurement of goods and services
• Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms
• Stock control of office stationery
• Maintain asset register for the component
• Provide personnel administration clerical support
• Maintain leave register and personnel records
• Maintain attendance register
• Arrange travelling and accommodation
• Provide financial administration support
• Capture and update expenditure
• Check correctness of subsistence and travel claims
• Handle telephone accounts and petty cash

Enquiries

Mr D Motloi: (012) 319 6889

Applications

Email: ACrecruit492025@nda.gov.za, Hand delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 EE, Target: African, Coloured and White Males and Coloured and White Females and Persons with disabilities.

How to Apply (All Posts)

All applications must include:

• Completed Z83 form
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Submit as one PDF document
• Maximum file size: 10MB

Submit applications via:

• Email (use the correct email for the post), or
• Hand delivery to:
  20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002

Closing Date: 27 February 2026, Time: 16:00, Late applications will not be accepted.