Chief Auxiliary Services Officer

Department of Agriculture; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agricultural entity in Pretoria is seeking a candidate to manage seed varieties and maintain relevant databases. Responsibilities include preparing information sheets, capturing data, and liaising with registrars. The successful candidate will ensure efficient seed management within the agency. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to agricultural practices. Applications close on January 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidate seed and standard varieties submitted.
• Prepare information sheet for each variety received.
• Capture data from information sheet into relevant database.
• Forward seed and information sheet to relevant official.
• Manage and record all seed into relevant database.
• Update and maintain database of seed number allocations and seed removed.
• Liaise with offices of the Registrars and seed companies.
• Communicate with respective offices regarding any seed/variety discrepancies.

Job description

Job Location : Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Application Deadline : January 30, 2026

CENTRE REQUIREMENTS :

• Mange candidate seed and standard varieties submitted.
• Prepare information sheet for each variety received.
• Capture data from information sheet into relevant database.
• Forward seed and information sheet to relevant official.
• Manage and record all seed into relevant database.
• Update and maintain database of seed number allocations and seed removed.
• Load all updated database into the local network.
• Liaise with offices of the Registrars and seed companies.
• Compare information on Variety Listing (VL) and Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Register with information in databases.
• Communicate with respective offices regarding any seed/variety discrepancies.
• Send requests for new seed sources to companies.
• Process seed samples received for trade and post control.
• Assist with the typing of seed labels.
• Assist with labelling of seeds.
• Monitor that all seed cooling equipment is functioning at the correct temperature.
• Check all seed cooling systems regularly.
• Report any malfunction of the seed cooling system to relevant official.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

Chief Auxiliary Services Officer Ref No 331312025 • Pretoria, ZA