The Department of Agriculture (DOA) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Administrative Clerk (Ref No: 3/3/1/27/2025) within the Chief Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance, based at the Head Office in Pretoria, Gauteng. The position offers a salary of R228 321 per annum (Level 05). Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate, and no prior work experience is required. The role requires knowledge of clerical duties and practices, data capturing, computer operation, and the collection of statistics, as well as an understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service and standard working procedures. Key skills include good verbal and written communication, planning and organisational ability, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively within a team.
The successful candidate will render general clerical support services, including recording, organising, storing, capturing and retrieving correspondence and data, updating registers and statistics, handling routine enquiries, managing filing systems, typing correspondence, and maintaining document registers. Additional responsibilities include providing supply chain, personnel and financial administration support, such as assisting with procurement processes, managing stationery and asset registers, maintaining leave and attendance records, arranging travel and accommodation, capturing expenditure, checking subsistence and travel claims, and handling petty cash and telephone accounts. Applications must be submitted by hand delivery to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or via email to ACrecruit272025@nda.agric.za, no later than 30 January 2026 at 16:00. Enquiries may be directed to Dr M Mutegwe at (012) 319 6321.
- Position: Administration
- Reference No: 3/3/1/27/2025
- Chief Directorate: Food Safety and Quality Assurance
- Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
- Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate.
- No experience required.
Job Related Knowledge
- Knowledge of clerical duties and practices
- Ability to capture data
- Ability to operate a computer
- Ability to collect statistics
- Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service
- Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment
Job Related Skills
- Language skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Planning and organisational skills
- Computer literacy
- Interpersonal relations
- Flexibility
- Ability to work within a team
Duties
Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents and packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and/or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component.
Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders in relation to the procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations and complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Perform stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component.
Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation.
Provide financial administration support services in the component. Capture and update expenditure in the component. Check the correctness of subsistence and travel claims of officials and submit them to the manager for approval. Handle telephone accounts and petty cash for the component.
Enquiries
Dr M Mutegwe
Tel No: (012) 319 6321
Applications
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to:
20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002
Or by email to:
ACrecruit272025@nda.agric.za
Equity Statement
African, Indian and White Males, Indian and White Females, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 30 January 2026 at 16:00
Important Notes
To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae in PDF format, not exceeding 10 megabytes, via email 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.), as well as service certificates where necessary, to Human Resources before the interviews. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports. Failure to comply with these requirements will result in disqualification.
Shortlisted applicants will undergo two pre-entry assessments, namely a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, which form part of the selection criteria after the interview. The selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment in line with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. These assessments will evaluate managerial competencies using standardised tools.
Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS), and a criminal case will be opened.
Applicants are advised to submit applications 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 the high volume of applications, the Department will not acknowledge receipt. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months, please consider your application unsuccessful.
The Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process should a moratorium be placed on filling of posts or if restructuring or reorganisation occurs, and may re-advertise the post at any time in the future. The Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. The Department reserves the right not to fill the vacancy.
By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates must be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time determined by the Department. Candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks, including social media profiles.
Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or 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, including memberships of boards and directorships. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination.