Department of Agriculture Vacancies: Apply by 28 November 2025

The Department of Agriculture (DOA) is inviting qualified and dedicated South Africans to apply for several vacancies across its national and regional offices. This is an excellent opportunity to secure stable employment within the public service and contribute to strengthening agricultural development, food security, and administrative excellence in South Africa. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the closing date.

Vacancy Overview

Employer: Department of Agriculture (DOA)
Closing Date: 28 November 2025
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng & Middelburg, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Administration Clerk (Supervisor): Public Private Partnership

Ref No: 3/3/1/01/2025
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • Minimum of 3 years’ clerical/administrative experience
  • Knowledge of public service legislation
  • Computer literacy
  • Good communication, planning, and organisational skills

Duties

  • Supervise general clerical support
  • Manage correspondence, registers, statistics, filing and document flow
  • Provide supply chain clerical support (quotations, stock control, asset register)
  • Manage personnel administration (leave, attendance, travel arrangements)
  • Provide financial administration support (S&T claims, petty cash, expenditure capturing)
  • Supervise staff (allocation of duties, performance management, discipline)

Application Details

Email: ACSrecruit012025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


Vetting Investigator

Ref No: 3/3/1/02/2025
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

  • Grade 12 Certificate
  • National Diploma/Degree in Security Risk Management / Police Science / Social Science (NQF 6)
  • 2 years’ vetting experience
  • Must complete SSA/Defence Intelligence vetting training
  • Valid driver’s licence & willingness to travel
  • Skills: report writing, communication, presentation, facilitation, computer literacy

Duties

  • Conduct vetting fieldwork investigations
  • Analyse and compile vetting reports
  • Liaise with SSA, SAPS, Home Affairs and other agencies
  • Conduct investigations for confidential and secret levels
  • Administer vetting files and ensure compliance with legislation

Application Details

Email: VIrecruit022025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


Human Resource Practitioner

Ref No: 3/3/1/06/2025
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • National Diploma in Human Resource Management (NQF 6)
  • 1 year experience in recruitment and selection
  • Knowledge of Public Service Act, Regulations, Labour Relations, BCEA, EE Act
  • Skills: communication, interpersonal relations, planning, conflict resolution, computer literacy
  • Valid driver’s licence

Duties

  • Administer advertisement of posts
  • Provide advisory services on recruitment and selection
  • Conduct shortlisting and interviews
  • Conduct personnel suitability checks
  • Draft appointment submissions and maintain recruitment statistics
  • Represent HR in transformation forums
  • Maintain recruitment databases and ensure compliance

Application Details

Email: HRPrecruit062025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


Senior Security Officer

Ref No: 3/3/1/05/2025
Centre: GADI – Eastern Cape (Middelburg)
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements

  • Grade 12
  • PSIRA Grade B
  • 3 years’ security experience
  • Knowledge of MISS, MPSS, Protection of Information Act, emergency procedures
  • Willingness to work shifts and travel

Duties

  • Supervise security officers and service providers
  • Control access and prevent unauthorised entry
  • Provide emergency support and monitor security systems
  • Administer key control, monitor performance, prepare reports
  • Conduct patrols, investigate incidents, manage control room activities

Application Details

Email: SSOrecruit052025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


Security Officer (X2 Posts)

Ref No: 3/3/1/03/2025
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Salary: R163 980 per annum (Level 03)

Requirements

  • Basic Education and Training (NQF 3) or higher
  • PSIRA Grade C
  • Knowledge of access control, physical security standards, emergency procedures
  • Willingness to work shifts and irregular hours

Duties

  • Perform access control and escort visitors
  • Operate X-ray machines
  • Conduct building patrols and ensure safety
  • Manage movement of equipment and documents
  • Record incidents in occurrence books

Application Details

Email: SOrecruit032025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


Security Officer (X4 Posts)

Ref No: 3/3/1/04/2025
Centre: GADI – Eastern Cape (Middelburg)
Salary: R163 980 per annum (Level 03)

Requirements

  • Basic Education and Training (NQF 3) or higher
  • PSIRA Grade C
  • Knowledge of access control, physical security, and emergency procedures
  • Willingness to work shifts and irregular hours

Duties

  • Manage access control and issue visitor permits
  • Patrol buildings and identify safety risks
  • Prevent unauthorised removal of assets
  • Handle incidents and follow protocols
  • Maintain occurrence registers

Application Details

Email: SOrecruit042025@nda.agric.za
Hand Delivery: 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002


How to Apply

Submit your Z83 form and detailed CV (PDF ≤ 10MB) to the email address listed under each post or hand-deliver to:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002

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