ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 326,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is seeking an Administrative Officer for Agriculture Research in Johannesburg. This role involves coordinating agricultural research and supporting various initiatives. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma or degree along with 1-2 years of administration experience. This position offers a competitive package and is aimed at improving agricultural production in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and relevant qualifications required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in administration.
• Familiarity with Public Finance Management Act and other legislations.

Responsibilities

• Administer agricultural research coordination and Agriparks initiative.
• Support Biotechnology projects and maintain research facilities.
• Manage sub-unit filing and document systems.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Good Communication Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

National Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7)

Job description

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER – AGRICULTURE RESEARCH

• Reference Number : refs/022940
• Directorate : RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R325 101.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Thili Mashau, Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Office Administration/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA. Minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in administration.COMPETENCIES: Computer Literacy, Good (written and verbal) communication skills. Good customer service. Knowledge of the following legislations and regulations: Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Public Service Regulations, Public Service Act, Promotion of Administration Justice Act (PAJA), Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) and The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Report writing skills, Time management skills, Organizing and Planning skills, Good Presentation, and facilitation skills, Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills.

Duties :

• Administer information during the coordination and implementation of medium- and long-term agricultural research to improve agricultural production. Administer information during the implementation of Agriparks initiatives. Administer and provide support to facilitate Biotechnology projects. Administer the information and provide support for the maintenance of facilities to support Research programmes. Administer sub-unit filing system management. Administer sub-unit document system management. Provide safe keeping of classified documentation/ information. Provide counter services and handle less complicated routine correspondence/ enquiries. Administer sub-unit procurement related processes. Administer sub-unit expenditure related processes. Administer sub-unit meetings. Invite all stakeholders/ officials for the meeting and presentations. Arrange venues for meeting and presentations. Prepare correspondences/ information assisting in executing farmer settlement & development functions. Prepare meeting packages and perform secretariat functions during the meetings and presentations. Coordinate consultations with clients and workshops. Handle orders, receive and distribute materials to the officials in the section.

Notes :

• To apply for the above position, please apply online at http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za/ or Hand Deliver at Ground floor, Main entrance 56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House Johannesburg. All manual applications must include a completed, initialled, and signed NEW Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/ and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applications submitted on an OLD Z83 form will not be accepted. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate, and the highest required qualifications as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to Human Resources on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by SAQA. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by SAQA and to provide proof of such evaluation report. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered. If you apply for more than 1 post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. The department will not accept applications sent through email or fax. Applicants must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations against them. Should this be uncovered during/after the interview took place, the application will not be considered and in the unlikely event that the person has been appointed such appointment will be terminated. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and sign a performance agreement with the Department. 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 reorganization of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. NB: For assistance with online applications, visit the following centres: 78 Fox Street, Marshalltown or Maponya Mall at Thuso House next to Home Affairs. It is the Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. Department’s intention is to promote equity through the filling of posts in line with the Departments’ Employment Equity Plan (Coloureds, Indians and People living with disabilities are encouraged apply). No late applications will be considered. The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Location : Johannesburg (Head Office)

Closing Date : 11-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12 plus National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Office Administration/ Public Administration or relevant qualification as recognised by SAQA?

Do you have a minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience in administration?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.