Contract Jobs at Agribusiness Development Agency

Minimum requirements:

• Secretarial Certificate or relevant National Diploma
• 3 years experience supporting at the executive level
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar
• Knowledge of processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software including applications
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts
• A valid drivers licence

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Managing the diary for the Chief Operations Officer.
• Rendering administrative support to the Chief Operations Officer.
• Performing general office duties such as ordering supplies, and maintaining records, and management systems.
• Attending to routine office correspondence.
• Ensuring that senior managers within ADA are notified on time about meetings, news and notices.
• Dealing with telephone calls and attending to office visitors.
• Ensuring effective and efficient communication within ADA as well as with other stakeholders.
• Arranging and organising meetings as directed by the Chief Operations Officer.
• Liaising with all Regional Offices and District Offices on behalf of Chief Operations Officer.
• Screening messages and mail for the Chief Operations Officer.
• Communicating with service providers and stakeholders on behalf of the Chief Operations officer.
• Preparing agendas and making arrangements for committee, and other meetings.
• Taking and typing minutes and reports of all events.
• Compiling, transcribing, and distributing minutes meetings.
• Following up on return dates.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
• Filing and retrieving corporate documents, records, and reports.
• Conduct research, compile data, and preparing papers for consideration and presentation by executives and committees.
• Interpreting and understanding administrative and operating policies and procedures.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.
• Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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Minimum requirements:

• Secretarial Certificate or relevant National Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar.
• Knowledge of processors, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software including applications.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.
• A valid drivers licence

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Managing the diary of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Rendering administrative support to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Performing general office duties such as ordering supplies and maintaining records management systems.
• Attending to routine office correspondence.
• Ensuring that senior managers within ADA are notified on time about meetings, news and notices.
• Dealing with telephone calls and attending to office visits.
• Ensuring effective and efficient communication within ADA as well as with other stakeholders.
• Arranging and organizing meetings as directed by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Screening messages and mail for the Chief Financial Officer.
• Liaising with all Regional Offices and District Offices on behalf of the Chief Financial Officer.
• Preparing agendas and making arrangements for committee and other meetings.
• Taking and typing minutes and reports of all events.
• Compiling, transcribing and distributing minutes of meetings.
• Following up on return dates.
• Making travel arrangements.
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations.
• Opening, sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, including faxes and email.
• Filing and retrieving corporate documents, records and reports.
• Conduct research, compile data, and preparing papers for consideration and presentation by executives and committees.
• Interpreting and understanding administrative and operating policies and procedures.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, BSc or B-Tech degree (NQF level 7) in Agricultural or Civil Engineering.
• Three (3) years’ relevant experience working in agricultural / civil engineering environment.
• At least one year experience should be in middle management services.
• Valid driver’s license code 8 or above
• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer or Professional Engineering Technologist and must be active.

Knowledge,:

• Project planning,
• sound knowledge of project management,
• site investigation,
• technical design,
• supervision,
• analysis,
• PFM Act,
• OHS Act and self-management,
• Relevant legislation standards,
• SABS standards (SANS),
• Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project),
• Interpretation of Engineering Drawing and Design related computer programmes (AllyCAD, CAD, Civil designer, Auto CAD, ect),
• Have understanding of Water Act, 1998, Agricultural Production Standards Act, 1990, Engineering Professional Act, 2000, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 and Labour Relations Act,

Skills & Competencies

• Planned maintenance skills,
• Problems solving,
• Planning and analysis,
• Decision making,
• Teamwork, creativity,
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal),
• People management,
• Customer focus and responsive and be computer,
• Organizing skills, Budgeting and monitoring,
• Ability to work independently and under,
• Good interpersonal relations,
• Accuracy and attention to details

Key Performance Areas:

• To provide leadership and support by applying engineering principles and address technical challenges,
• To manage planning, design, implementation of engineering projects and new systems to solve problems, improve efficiency in one or more of the following fields of agricultural infrastructure: irrigation & water supply pump stations, mechanization; farm structures; animal handling facilities; food processing and energy,
• Implementation of cost-effective solutions according to Agribusiness, Development agency (ADA) standards. Develop design manuals, standard drawings and procedures,
• Promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Preparing presentation and reports of implementation of projects,
• Reporting on service delivery and adherence to administrative procedures and regulations,
• Self-development in terms of keeping up to date with new technologies and procedures,
• Monitoring and supervision of projects from different service providers under Agribusiness Development agency (ADA).
• Ad hoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12, National Diploma in Agriculture/Building/Civil Engineering plus
• Three years’ relevant experience working in agricultural / building / civil engineering or construction industry,
• At least one year experience should have worked at water delivery environment,
• Valid driver’s licence code 8 or higher,

Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineering Technician and proof thereof will be advantageous.

Knowledge,:

• Project planning.
• site supervision,
• technical design,
• material acquiring,
• Fleet management,
• sound knowledge of project management,
• technical design and analysis,
• PFM Act; OHS Act; Relevant legislation standards; SABS standards (SANS), Computer literacy (MS Office, MS Project),
• Interpretation of Engineering Drawing and Design related computer programmes (AllyCAD, CAD, Civil designer, Auto CAD, ect),
• Understand Water Act, 1998, Agricultural Production Standards Act, 1990, Engineering Professional Act, 2000, Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act, 1983 and Labour Relations Act.

Skills & Competencies

• Planned maintenance skills,
• Problems solving,
• Planning and analysis,
• Decision making,
• Teamwork, creativity,
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal),
• People management,
• Customer focus and responsive and be computer,
• Organizing skills, Budgeting and monitoring,
• Ability to work independently and under,
• Good interpersonal relations,
• Accuracy and attention to details

Key Performance Areas:

• To provide leadership and support by applying engineering principles and address technical challenges,
• To manage planning, design, implementation of engineering projects and new systems to solve problems, improve efficiency in one or more of the following fields of agricultural infrastructure: irrigation & water supply pump stations; mechanization; farm structures; animal handling facilities; food processing and energy,
• Implementation of cost-effective solutions according to Agribusiness, Development agency (ADA) standards. Develop design manuals, standard drawings and procedures,
• Promotion of safety in line with statutory and regulatory requirements,
• Preparing presentation and reports of implementation of projects,
• Reporting on service delivery and adherence to administrative procedures and regulations,
• Self-development in terms of keeping up to date with new technologies and procedures,
• Monitoring and supervision of projects from different service providers under Agribusiness Development agency (ADA).
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed matric.
• A relevant Diploma/Degree qualification in Administration or related field
• Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• A minimum two (2-3) years’ working experience in an Agricultural Project Management/ Administration environment, preferably in Government or a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE);
• Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook;
• Valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organisational
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge management skills.
• The ability to work independently, under pressure and off site (in the field) when the need arises.
• Computer Literate (MS Office)
• Good interpersonal relations.

Key Performance Areas:

• Dealing with telephone calls and attending to office visitors.
• Attending funding enquiries.
• Rendering administrative support to the Project Manager and Project Officers.
• Perform general office duties.
• Attending to routine office correspondence.
• Arranging and organizing meetings as directed by the Project Manager.
• Taking messages for relevant Manager and project staff.
• Making travel arrangements for project staff and beneficiaries.
• Preparing data for power-point presentations.
• Distributing information to beneficiaries and service providers.
• Responding to requests for information and reports from internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and maintain office supplies and materials.
• Ensuring that senior managers within ADA are notified on time about meetings, news, and notices.
• Taking and typing minutes and reports of all events.
• Compiling, transcribing, and distributing minutes of meetings.
• File retrieve corporate documents, records, and reports.
• Following up on return dates and deadlines.
• Financial administration.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Understanding administrative and operating policies and procedures.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing Date: 14 April 2026

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 Minimum Requirements:

• University Degree in any development studies related qualification
• A minimum of 2 – 3 years relevant experience
• Valid Driver’s License and willingness to travel
• Working knowledge of MS office Suite and the use of computers
• Project management knowledge
• Understanding of modern systems of governance and administration as well as the latest advances in public management theory and practices
• Knowledge of the South African public policy arena and government ‘s planning cycle and the monitoring and evaluation framework
• Information management and reporting

Skills and Competencies: 

• Excellent Problem-Solving Skills
• Monitoring and Evaluation skills
• Analytical skills
• Excellent Communication (written and verbal) Skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Support the development, monitoring and evaluation of the organisational 5-year Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan, Operational Plan as well as Unit’s operational plans
• Conduct Performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting activities.
• Assist in facilitating the organisational and project planning processes.
• Act as a secretary during organisational quarterly review sessions
• Undertake ad hoc and periodic project field visits to monitor progress in implementation.
• Provide high level M&E administrative support, including development and maintenance of effective information database on projects.
• Compile quarterly performance reports
• Conduct baseline assessments on projects
• Assist in coordinating and supporting the quarterly review sessions
• Conduct performance verification and validation exercises
• Assist in the coordination of evaluations including drafting of terms of reference
• Assist in the design/enhancement of data collection tools
• Facilitate documentation and reporting of assessments, program data, lessons learnt and best practises.
• Provide substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences etc
• Liaise with survey groups who are the primary sources of data including research institutes, academic institutions, NGOs, government departments, etc

Closing Date: 14 April 2026