Programme Coordinator : Food Security / Access To Food

City of Johannesburg; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in Johannesburg seeks a Programme Coordinator to oversee food security initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Agriculture Studies and relevant experience in agriculture development. Responsibilities include managing food access programs and stakeholder partnerships, requiring strong communication, project management, and community mobilization skills. This role demands effective collaboration with various stakeholders and a solid understanding of food security issues.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in agriculture development or food security programmes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement access to food programs.
• Ensure the profiling / assessment of identified households.
• Provide administrative support to Agri-resource centers.
• Compile monthly progress reports.
• Forge stakeholder partnerships.

Skills

Community mobilisation

Good Communication (verbal and written)

Conflict management skills

Report writing and record keeping

Coordinating skills

Project management

Research knowledge

Monitoring and evaluation skills

Computer literacy including MS Office Applications

Time Management

Education

Grade 12 / NQF level 4

Diploma in Agriculture Studies, Environmental or equivalent qualification at NQF level 6

Job description

Job title: Programme Coordinator : Food Security / Access to Food

Job Location: Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline: November 18, 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / NQF level 4 plus an appropriate completed Diploma in Agriculture Studies, Environmental or equivalent related qualification from an accredited institution at NQF level 6;
• 2 - 3 years’ experience in agriculture development or food security programmes;
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Primary Function:

• Ensure that the urban agriculture program covers many areas in agricultural production systems, therefore theoretical agricultural background is necessary for the incumbent to have a clear understanding of different agricultural production systems.

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage and implement access to food programs;
• Ensure the profiling / assessment of identified households;
• Provide any other administrative support to Agri-resource centers and other Food Resilience offices;
• Compile monthly progress reports;
• Forge stakeholder partnerships, create opportunities and leverage support internally and externally.

Leading Competencies:

• Community mobilisation;
• Good Communication (verbal and written) and Conflict management skills;
• Report writing and record keeping;
• Coordinating skills;
• Project management, research knowledge and skills;
• Monitoring and evaluation skills;
• Computer literacy including MS Office Applications;
• Time Management, working independently, under pressure, and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability to effectively work with the public, farmers and leaders in the community.

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of food security, social food needs and project management;
• Knowledge of deprived ward maps;
• Knowledge of agricultural markets and market research skills;