Programme Coordinator: Food Security/Access to Food at City of Johannesburg

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;

Deadline:11th November,2025