The Department of Agriculture (DOA) invites qualified candidates to apply for various permanent positions in Gauteng and Western Cape.
Closing Date: 13 March 2026 at 16:00
Locations: Pretoria (Gauteng) and Stellenbosch (Western Cape)
Important Application Instructions
• Submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV (PDF, maximum 10MB).
• Applications must be submitted via email or hand delivery.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• If you do not receive feedback within three months, consider your application unsuccessful.
• Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• False qualifications will be reported to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
• SMS-level appointments require completion of the Nyukela Programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG).
1. Scientist Production Grade A (Ref No: 3/3/1/57/2025) – X2 Posts
Directorate: Inspection and Quarantine Services
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Salary: R761 157 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
• BSc (Hons) or relevant Science qualification
• Registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
• Minimum three years post-qualification experience
• Knowledge of Agricultural Pests Act, Plant Improvement Act, PFMA, IPPC and WTO/SPS
Email: SPGrecruit572025@nda.agric.za
Enquiries: Mr Theo Pongolo – 021 809 1640
2. Scientist Production Grade A (Ref No: 3/3/1/51/2025)
Directorate: Plant Production
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R761 157 per annum (OSD)
Requirements:
• BSc (Hons) in Plant Production or Botany
• SACNASP Registration
• Three years’ experience
• Knowledge of ISTA rules and seed testing
Email: SPGrecruit512025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms A Kistnasamy – 012 319 6034
3. Control Agricultural Legislation Inspector (Ref No: 3/3/1/52/2025)
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Salary: R468 459 per annum (Level 9)
Requirements:
• BSc in Agriculture
• Three years relevant experience
• Knowledge of GMP, PFMA and Public Service Act
Email: CALIrecruit522025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr Gift Moncho – 012 319 7169
4. Senior Agriculture Registration Officer (Ref No: 3/3/1/53/2025)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 8)
Requirements:
• National Diploma or Degree in Public Management
• Two years regulatory administration experience
Email: SAROrecruit532025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Mr David Motloi – 012 319 6889
5. Personal Assistant (Ref No: 3/3/1/54/2025)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 7)
Requirements:
• National Diploma in Secretarial or Office Administration
• Three years experience supporting senior management
Email: PArecruit542025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms Kanthi Nagiah – 066 116 3174
6. General Technical Assistant (Ref No: 3/3/1/55/2025)
Location: Roodeplaat, Pretoria
Salary: R269 499 per annum (Level 6)
Requirements:
• Grade 12 with Life Sciences and Mathematics Literacy
• No experience required
Email: GTArecruit552025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms A Choco – 012 319 6311
7. Administration Clerk (Ref No: 3/3/1/56/2025)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 5)
Requirements:
• Grade 12
• No experience required
Email: ACrecruit562025@nda.gov.za
Enquiries: Ms E van Dyk – 012 319 7558
Hand Delivery Address:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
The Department of Agriculture is an equal opportunity employer.
