SALARY : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a 4-year
Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree
plus an Honours degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics. Job Related
Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in an
agricultural trade / economic environment. Job Related Knowledge:
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Computer literacy. Knowledge
of economics and financial (advanced) analytical techniques. Planning and organising. Project Management. Job Related Skills: Computer skills.
Statistical Skills. Advanced Negotiation Skills. Advanced Communication Skills.
Advanced Presentation Skills. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Monitor the implementation of the SADC FTA and SACU Agreement. Prepare
and attend interdepartmental meetings, SADC Free Trade Area and SACU
trade meetings/negotiations when required. Attend to industry’s trade enquiries
under these Agreements. Draft and present industry (Agricultural Trade Forum)
reports (monthly, quarterly report, briefing papers) where required. Advice on
trade relations with countries in Africa. Monitor bilateral agricultural trade with
African countries. Advice on trade policies, non-tariff barriers and regulations.
Monitor African countries policies through the WTO Trade Policy Reviews.
Participate in SADC-COMESA-EAC Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA)
negotiations / meetings. Consult with industry and provide technical inputs in
the preparation for the Tripartite FTA negotiations / meetings. Prepare and
participate in the interdepartmental meetings, SACU Consultations and
AfCFTA Trade meetings / negotiations when required. Conduct trade analysis
on T-FTA countries. Provide reports to management and industry (ATF) where
required. Participate in African Continental FTA negotiations. Consult with
industry and provide technical inputs in the preparation for the African
Continental FTA negotiations when required. Prepare and participate in the
interdepartmental, SACU consultations and AfCFTA trade meetings /
negotiations when required. Conduct trade analysis on AfCFTA countries.
Represent the DoA and the sector in the National Implementation Committee.
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.
Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. 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.
EE Target: African, Coloured Males and White Females and Persons with
disability.
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 319 8189
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SAErecruit27@nda.gov.za
CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00