The Department of Agriculture invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for various vacancies based in Pretoria, Gauteng. These opportunities are suitable for candidates with experience in administration support, asset management, supply chain management, demand management, bids administration and security vetting.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Department of Agriculture |
| Closing Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Closing Time | 16:00 |
| Location | Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Application Method | Email or hand delivery |
| Hand Delivery Address | 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 |
| Required Documents | Completed Z83 form and detailed CV in PDF format, maximum 10MB |
| Supporting Documents | Certified copies and service certificates will be required from shortlisted candidates |
Deputy Director: Administration Support Ref No: 3/3/1/66/2026
Directorate: Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Relations
Salary: R932 292 per annum, Level 11, all-inclusive MMS package
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: DDASrecruit66@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr Chris Khonkwane, 069 007 9989
EE Target: African Female and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Public Administration, Public Management, Business Administration or Business Management.
Applicants must have at least three years’ experience at junior management level in an administration environment.
Applicants must have knowledge of Supply Chain Management processes, government systems and structures, Public Service Regulations, Treasury Regulations, PFMA and Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act.
Knowledge of BAS, PERSAL and LOGIS is required.
Applicants must have planning, organising, analytical, document management, office management, financial management, interpersonal, computer, resource planning, problem-solving, decision-making, time management and communication skills.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be willing to travel and work irregular hours.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
Duties
The successful candidate will manage the coordination of financial management services.
Duties include ensuring sufficient budget for expenditure, certifying invoices, compiling budget inputs and ensuring adherence to Medium Term Expenditure Framework processes.
The candidate will ensure that expenditure is within the correct allocation and prevent unauthorised, wasteful, fruitless or irregular expenditure.
The role includes managing administration support services, coordinating operational and strategic plans, overseeing logistical arrangements, managing office accommodation and registry services.
The candidate will compile reports, attend to Internal Audit queries and provide secretariat support services.
The successful candidate will manage procurement of goods and services, compile demand management plans and facilitate SCM reporting.
Additional duties include managing assets, procurement administration, administration policy compliance and human resources support services.
Assistant Director: Asset Management Ref No: 3/3/1/67/2026
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
Salary: R487 197 per annum, Level 09
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: ADAMrecruit67@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Goolam, 012 312 8395
EE Target: African Male, Coloured Male and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must have at least three years’ supervisory experience in Asset Management.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment, LOGIS, BAS, BAUD, Modified Cash Standards and the Accounting Manual for Departments.
Leadership, management, computer and project management skills are required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will promote the correct implementation of sound asset management practices.
Duties include advising departmental employees on asset management matters and contributing to the design and development of asset management systems, policies and planning.
The candidate will monitor asset verification progress and manage asset verification in the Department.
The role includes capturing asset information, issuing assets, managing asset movement, monitoring physical condition and utilisation, and managing barcoding of movable assets.
The candidate will manage disposal and transfer processes, supervise receipt and issuing of assets and perform quantity and quality control.
The successful candidate will manage additions and reconciliations between BAS and the Asset Register and prepare financial information for financial statements.
The role also includes supervising employees, allocating duties, managing performance and providing guidance on asset allocation and control.
Senior Supply Chain Practitioner: Demand Management Ref No: 3/3/1/70/2026
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: SSCPDMrecruit70@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Goolam, 012 312 8395
EE Target: African Male and Female, Coloured Female and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Logistics, Business Management or Business Administration.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and related regulations, and departmental SCM procedures and policies.
Computer literacy, interpersonal, administrative, written communication, verbal communication and supervisory skills are required.
Applicants must be able to work in a team and under pressure.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will administer departmental requests by sourcing quotations, compiling comparative schedules and checking compliance.
Duties include implementing and maintaining systems and procedures for supplier registration and accreditation.
The candidate will guide and assist with registration and accreditation of suppliers on the National Treasury database.
The role includes administering budget and administrative tasks for the bid committee division, sourcing proposals, inviting quotations and updating supplier databases.
The successful candidate will draft and package submissions to the Bid Committee and prepare comparative schedules in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and regulations.
The role also includes compiling reports and managing request spreadsheets.
Senior Supply Chain Practitioner: Bids Ref No: 3/3/1/69/2026
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: SSCPBrecruit69@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Goolam, 012 312 8395
EE Target: African Male and Female, Coloured Female and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Degree or National Diploma in Purchasing Management, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Public Management, Logistics, Business Management or Business Administration.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in Demand Management and Acquisition Management.
Applicants must have knowledge of PFMA, Treasury Regulations, PPPFA and related regulations, and departmental SCM procedures and policies.
Computer literacy, interpersonal, administrative, written communication, verbal communication and supervisory skills are required.
Applicants must be able to work in a team and under pressure.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will implement standard operating procedures, SCM policy and delegations of authority in the bids unit.
Duties include adhering to SCM prescripts for bidding processes and rendering advisory and secretariat services to specification and bid evaluation committee meetings.
The candidate will prepare bid documents, attend specification meetings, arrange briefing sessions, close and open tenders and conduct compliance checks on bid proposals received.
The successful candidate will arrange evaluation sessions, prepare bid evaluation reports and present reports to the Bid Adjudication Committee.
The role includes preparing management information, statistics and reports on bids, updating the bid register and supervising staff.
Senior Supply Chain Practitioner: Asset Management Ref No: 3/3/1/68/2026
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
Salary: R413 001 per annum, Level 08
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: SSCPAMrecruit68@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Goolam, 012 312 8395
EE Target: African Male and Female, Coloured Female and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience working in Asset Management.
Applicants must have knowledge of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, PPPFA, departmental SCM procedures and asset management prescripts.
Communication, management, interpersonal, organising, teamwork and LOGIS skills are required.
Applicants must be able to work under pressure.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will ensure effective management of assets.
Duties include conducting training in asset management, supporting client offices and ensuring compliance with departmental asset management policies and procedures.
The candidate will compile, maintain and update the departmental asset register.
The role includes barcoding assets, capturing newly acquired assets, recording asset movement and retiring assets due to disposals, thefts and losses.
The successful candidate will reconcile the asset register with BAS monthly and maintain filing systems for asset management records.
Additional duties include annual asset verification, quarterly spot checks, identifying obsolete and redundant assets for disposal and preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Supply Chain Practitioner: Asset Management Ref No: 3/3/1/71/2026
Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: SCPAMrecruit71@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms R Goolam, 012 312 8395
EE Target: African Male and Female, White Male and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma in Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management or Public Management at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must have one year of experience working in Asset Management.
Applicants must have knowledge of Treasury Regulations, PFMA, Supply Chain Management, Government Asset Policy, BAS and LOGIS.
Communication, supervisory, interpersonal, time management, organising, office administration, computer literacy, report writing, record keeping, people management, monitoring and evaluation, negotiation, conflict resolution and customer focus skills are required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Duties
The successful candidate will ensure effective management of assets.
Duties include conducting training in asset management, supporting client offices and ensuring compliance with departmental asset management policies and procedures.
The candidate will compile and maintain the departmental asset register.
The role includes barcoding assets, capturing newly acquired assets, recording movement of assets and retiring assets from the register due to disposals, thefts and losses.
The successful candidate will reconcile the asset register with BAS monthly and maintain an effective filing system.
Additional duties include annual asset verification, quarterly spot checks, identifying obsolete and redundant assets for disposal and administering the departmental asset register.
Vetting Investigator Ref No: 3/3/1/72/2026
Directorate: Vetting, Screening and Special Investigation
Advert Type: Re-advertisement
Salary: R338 106 per annum, Level 07
Centre: Pretoria, Gauteng
Application Email: VIrecruit72@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr Mandla Mnguni, 012 319 7127
EE Target: African Male and Female and persons with disability
Requirements
Applicants must have a Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Security Risk Management, Police Science or Policing at NQF Level 6.
Applicants must obtain Top Security Clearance within one year of appointment.
Applicants must have at least two years’ experience in the field of security vetting.
Applicants must have knowledge of security vetting administration and general administration.
Communication, facilitation, computer literacy, report writing, presentation, listening and interpersonal relations skills are required.
A valid driver’s licence is required.
Applicants must be willing to travel regularly.
Duties
The successful candidate will conduct vetting fieldwork investigations.
Duties include gathering relevant information, conducting analysis and quality checks, and compiling reports for management and the State Security Agency.
The candidate will conduct vetting investigations for confidential and secret levels.
The role includes providing inputs for the development and implementation of policies, guidelines, norms and standards in vetting investigations.
The successful candidate will analyse, research and evaluate vetting-related information.
The candidate will provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
The role includes maintaining communication channels between the Department, State Security Agency and related agencies.
The successful candidate will liaise with the State Security Agency, South African Police Service, South African Secret Service, Defence, Department of Home Affairs and other stakeholders.
The candidate will administer vetting files and reports.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae in PDF format, not exceeding 10MB.
Applications may be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002
Applicants may also apply by email using the email address listed under each post.
To apply and access more details, visit the Department of Agriculture official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 24 August 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
Applicants must not submit duplicate applications.
Applicants applying for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post.
Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents, including identity document, qualifications and other documents where necessary.
Shortlisted candidates must also provide service certificates to support senior management experience where applicable.
Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualifications Authority evaluation reports.
SMS candidates must complete the SMS Pre-entry Programme offered by the National School of Government and submit proof where required.
Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to technical exercises, interviews, psychometric assessments, practical assessments and integrity assessments.
False or fraudulent qualifications will be reported to the South African Police Service.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who do not hear from the Department within three months should consider their applications unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process, re-advertise the posts or not fill vacancies.
By applying, applicants consent to the collection and processing of personal information for recruitment purposes.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting, reference checks and social media profile checks.
Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or 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 must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and disclose memberships of boards and directorships.