Job Requirements
Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Degree in Agriculture (NQF Level 7). Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in agriculture economics / food security / developmental research. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of food security policies, strategies and programmes. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Project management. Job related skills: Facilitation skills. Project Management. Planning. Initiative. Interpersonal skills. Problem-solving abilities. Interpretation of findings. Analytical skills. Computer literacy. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence. Extended working hours.
Duties
Facilitate the design of programmes for food security and smallholder development. Coordinate the identification and design of programmes for food security and smallholder development across the country and the value chain. Conduct needs analysis for food security programmes and smallholder producers across the country. Coordinate the implementation of food security and smallholder development programmes. Interact with provinces, districts, and local municipalities towards implementation of food security and smallholder development programmes. Provide advisory services on food security programmes and smallholder development programmes. Facilitate the implementation of food security policies and frameworks for smallholder producers. Monitor and evaluate food security programmes in the provinces. Monitor the progress of smallholder producers funded by the departmental and other programmes. Ensure the alignment of departmental plans and programmes / projects in the provinces. Identify risk and challenges in the implementation of food security and smallholder development producers’ support. Provide inputs in the development of guidelines for food security and smallholder development programmes. Facilitate and coordinate analytical, synthesized reports.
What is the Salary
R397 116 per annum (Level 08)
Location
Gauteng: Pretoria
How to Apply
Mr P Ramolotja Tel No: (012) 319 8219
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ARSrecruit21@nda.gov.za
Apply Before:
5/5/2026
Reference No:
3/3/1/21/2026
Additional Information
EE Target: African Males, White Females and Persons with disability.