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 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have completed Matric.
• An appropriate National Diploma in Public Administration or Equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years’ experience in Records Management.
• Working knowledge of the National Archives South African Act 43 of 1996.
• A valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Must have excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Documents tracking and administrative practices.
• Data Capturing skills
• Sound knowledge of electronic filing and maintaining document control system.
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Effective Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

The Registry Clerk will be responsible for the following.

Perform Registry Functions:

• Open files according to the approved file plan.
• File agency documents/Files according to the approved filing system.
• Keep updated registry registers to track files and documents.
• Receive, record and dispatch mail.
• Be responsible for mail and courier services.
• Be responsible for retrieval of files and documents in the registry.

Render Administrative Support

• Send and receive faxes.
• Issue stationery and update stationery register.
• Prepare requisitions for the procurement of goods and services.
• Maintain and issue office consumables.
• Update photocopy and printout register.

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Minimum requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Diploma in Administration or any relevant qualification
• 5+ years’ experience supporting at the executive level
• Clerical: 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
• Language: Knowledge of the structure and content of English Language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules composition and grammar
• Computer and Electronics: Knowledge of processors, electronic equipment and computer hardware and software, including application
• Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved I strategic planning, resources allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts
• A valid driver’s licence.

 Skills:

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Time Management –Managing one’s own time and the time of others
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing: Communication effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Writing: Communication effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
• Coordination: Adjust actions in relation to others action
• Monitoring: Monitoring /Assessing performance of you, other individuals or organisations to make improvements or take corrective action
• Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Managing the diary of Chief Executive Officer
• Rendering administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer
• Preforming general office duties such as ordering supplies, mandating records management systems and performing bookkeeping work
• Attending to routine office correspondence
• Ensuring that senior managers with the ADA are notified on time about meetings, news and notices
• Dealing with telephone calls and attending to office visitors
• Ensuring effective and efficient communication with ADA as well as the other stakeholders
• Arranging and organising meetings as directed by the Chief Executive Officer
• Liaising with all Regional Offices and District Offices on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer
• Screening messages and mail for the Chief Executive Officer
• Communicating with the service providers and stakeholders on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer
• Preparing agendas and making arrangements for Committee, Board and other meetings
• Taking and typing minutes and reports of all events
• Compiling, transcription and distributing minutes of meetings
• Follow up on return dates
• Making travel arrangements
• Preparing power point presentation
• Reading and analysing incoming memos, submissions and reports in order to determine their significance and plan their distribution
• Opening, Sorting and distributing incoming correspondence, including faxes and email
• Filing & Retrieving Corporate documents, records and reports
• Conduct research, compile data and preparing papers for consideration and presentation by executive committees
• Supervising and training other clerical staff
• Interpreting administrative and operating policies and procedure for employees
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbents Supervisor

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed matric.
• A relevant Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Law .IT or Finance or Equivalent.
• Post Graduate Degree in related field as an added advantage.
• 7 years’ experience in senior management role.

 Skills, knowledge and Competency

• Have working knowledge of the National archives South Africa Act 43 of 1996.
• Must have excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Sound knowledge of electronic filing and maintaining document control system.
• Sound verbal and written communication.
• Documents tracking and administrative practices. Excellent computer skills (Ms Office)
• Strong negotiations skills
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent verbal & written skills
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent planning and prioritizing skills
• Strong analytical , policy and operational thinking skills
• Strong attention to details and highly organized
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Leadership qualities to inspire others and team player
• Experience in Human Resources
• Financial Management
• Communication
• Information Technology

Key Performance Areas:

Ensure a smooth running of the registry office by:

• Monitoring all movement of files safekeeping and disposal of documentation in terms of the archives act .
• Quarterly audit of all files .
• Liaise with other ADA units to transfer and dispose records.
• Maintain files and database integrity.
• Tracking and monitoring of all files signed out.
• Register and supply of documents to accredited employees of ADA.
• Handling information and documents to maintain access to and security of database and record keeping systems.
• Labelling and assembly of storage locations.
• Updating of the electronic register.
• Locate inventory and finalise the process of product issuing.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
• Assist in compiling monthly records statistics and reports.\

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have completed Matric.
• A Diploma Qualification as recognised by SAQA-
• Degree or BTech in Supply Chain Management would be an added advantage
• 2 years of Supply Chain Management relevant experience in the SCM environment.
• Extensive knowledge and the understanding of Treasury prescripts related to the Supply Chain Management, PFMA and Code of Conduct for Supply Chain Management Practitioners.
• The applicant must have a valid driver’s license code EB/C1 and be able to drive such vehicle.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• innovation

Key Performance Areas:

• Compile bid/quotation documents and ensure the alignment with the ADA SCM policies, processes and procedures and other prescripts applicable to SCM.
• Invite bids /quotations using the relevant media that will promote competition.
• Ensure that all bid/quotations offer are recorded in the register.
• Check completeness of bid documents and that the requirements have been met.
• Provide secretarial support, advice & guidance function to the bid committees.
• Register & check all purchase requisition for completeness.
• Generate orders and expedite delivery of those orders.
• Adhoc duties.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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 Minimum Requirements

• Must have completed matric.
• Four-year tertiary qualification with Agriculture or Agricultural Economics as a major subject, or related field of study,
• Post graduate qualification in Agriculture or Project Management will be an added advantage.
• Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• Eight (8) years of practical agribusiness experience in the private or public
• Demonstrated experience in working with land reform and agriculture-based projects Knowledge of applicable statutes (particularly PFMA). Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts, national & provincial policy imperatives, and a valid driver’s license. Must have computer literacy skills (MS Office, statistical package & outlook).

Key Performance Areas

• Identify and sponsoring new programmes and projects (developing emerging and new industries /markets, including niche products.
• Evaluating projects proposals. Development of commodity approached model and partnerships that will affect that will result in timeous and effective agricultural support.
• Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects that will be used to leverage technical & financial resources from government and the private sector.
• Assist in drafting terms of reference and specifications for agricultural /agribusiness technical services required on farms and agribusiness /agroprcessing enterprises.
• Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development. Monitoring and implementation of project agreements with partners and clients.
• Assist with facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level. Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following.
• Managing social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the agribusiness enterprise. Project Management of prioritized projects for financial years resulting timeous delivery inputs and agricultural supports services.
• Co-ordinate and manage projects. Managing a field team implementing a project in a designated geographical are.
• Liaison with officials of organizations and government departments. Manage day to day relationships with various stakeholders.
• Co-ordinate, deliver and report against milestones and support activities as well as coordinating monitoring & evaluation of projects.
• Engage and assist local community groups to participate in the development. Provide expert and support when required.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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 Minimum requirements:

• Must have completed a matric
• 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.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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 Minimum requirements

• Must have completed Matric.
• Relevant National Diploma
• 3 years’ experience in the public sector SCM environment

Extensive knowledge and understanding of: –

• Provisioning and Procurement
• Supply Chain Management

Asset Management

• Working knowledge and understanding norms and standards and other legislation i.e. Constitution, Public Finance Management Act, 1999; National Treasury Regulations; Provincial Treasury Instructions; Financial delegations; applicable policies and procedures.
• A valid driver’s licence

Skills:

• Capacity to work alone to meet deadlines, to establish priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong interpretative skills
• Strong IT skills
• Effective planning and organisational skills

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Bids:
• Compile bid documents and ensure that the required standards have been met, i.e. specifications, evaluation criteria, GCC and SCC.
• Compile bid advert and obtain approval from the Manager.
• Invite bidders using the relevant media that will promote competitive bidding.
• Monitor the receipt and sorting of bids in accordance with the SCM procedure manual.
• Advertise any changes or extension to the validity period in the relevant media.
• Ensure all bids are recorded in the register and that register is updated.
• Check bid documents for completeness and minimum requirements i.e. SARS Tax Clearance and other supporting documents.
• Prepare score sheets for Bid Evaluation Committee.
• Monitor proper receipt and recording of requisition form from end users.
• Check all requisition forms for completeness and approval.
• Record the requisition on the requisitions register.
• Submit to Finance to confirm the availability of funds.
• Provide Secretarial function to Bid Committees.
• Quotations
• Ensure completion of requisition from to invite suppliers to quote for the goods and services.
• Confirm requisition specifications before inviting quotations and ensure allocation of requisition number in the requisition register.
• Complete request for quotation form to invite the suppliers to quote for the goods and services.
• Ensure that SCM Requisition Register is updated to enable complete tracking of the Requisitions.
• Check quotations received to ensure that they meet the minimum required specifications.
• Ensure that the quotations from the suppliers have a company stamp and that it (quotation) is signed.
• Attach the quotations to the requisitions and submit authorization.
• Enter the quotations on the comparative schedule.
• Ensure that suppliers are rotated regularly and avoid favoritism.
• Consult and make recommendations to the manager highlighting functionality, price, and preference goals.
• Communicate the award to the successful supplier and forward to Logistics for ordering.
• Develop and implement Electronic Suppliers Database.
• Complete the monthly report using approved templates.
• Inventory Management:
• Implement procedures for the receipt and issue of inventory items.
• Implement an inventory register.
• Implement an annual physical count of all inventory items.
• Maintain control over all orders and payment vouchers.
• Ensure payments are made within 30 days.
• Asset Management:
• Ensure all assets are tagged and recorded on the Fixed Assets register.
• Ensure all fields on the Fixed Assets Register are updated.
• Update the Fixed Assets Register for items disposed.
• Conduct annual physical count of all assets.
• Reconcile Fixed Assets Register to the general ledger.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum requirements:

• Must have completed matric.
• 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.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• B-Comm Degree with Accounting as a major or three years National Diploma in Accounting from a recognised institution plus completed articles in an Auditing firm or the office of the Auditor general.
• An Honours degree will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of Years work experience is a must.
• A valid drivers license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge and understanding financial norms and standards (nominal & substantives) and other legislations .i.e Constitution, Public Finance Management Act,1999 National Treasury Regulations ,Provincial Treasury Instructions, Financial delegations and other applicable policies and procedures .
• Knowledge of budgeting, revenue management expenditure control, financial reporting and payroll.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and payroll. Knowledge of financial reporting standards including IFRS,GRAP and GAAP.

Key Performance Areas :

• The incumbent should possess sound accounting skills completed with negotiating skills.
• Capacity to work alone in order to meet deadlines and an ability to establish priorities.
• Strong Interpretive skills coupled with IT skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong analytical policy an operational thinking skills.
• Effective planning and organising skills
• To coordinate inputs into the budget from all managers and prepare a consolidated budget for approval
• To provide support services to the Chief Finance Officer

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum requirements:

• Must have completed a matric
• Secretarial Certificate or relevant National Diploma
• Minimum of 5 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 Executive Officer.
• Rendering administrative support to the Chief Executive 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 Executive Officer.
• Screening messages and mail for the Chief Executive Officer.
• Liaising with all Regional Offices and District Offices on behalf of the Chief Executive 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: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Must be in possession of a completed and a recognised Bachelor’s Degree or National diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management
• 3-4 years’ work experience in Auditing/Risk environment
• Knowledge of the relevant Acts and Regulations (PFMA and Treasury Regulations)
• Experience in ensuring legal compliance
• Experience in proving legal support for labour related matters
• Report writing
• Driver’s licence

Skills:

• Knowledge of PFMA, King IV Report and Government legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of internal and external audit
• Knowledge of risk management processes and technologies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to think conceptually
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Assist in providing strategic direction and the management of the Risk management function of the organisation.
• Follow up on the developed comprehensive process for identifying. Accessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risk that may impact on organisational performance.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of strategic, operational and fraud risk registers.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with business units
• Assist with the administration of the unit where required by the Risk and Compliance Manager.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Degree/Diploma in Administration
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• Knowledge of office management and administration
• Working knowledge of human resource management
• Thorough knowledge of MS Office suite
• Knowledge of contract management
• Experience in implementing efficient
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts
• A valid driver’s licence

 Skills:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Effective verbal, listening and written communication
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Very effective organisational skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Effective time management

Key Performance Areas:

• Maintenance and upkeep of office accommodation.
• Manage the utilisation and maintenance of office equipment, furniture, motor vehicles, and office supplies.
• Responsible for all office related procurement.
• Events management. (i.e. staff birthdays, staff social functions, etc.).
• Development and implementation of office policies and procedures.
• Assigning and monitoring clerical and secretarial functions.
• Training of staff on administrative functions.
• Evaluating staff performance
• Design and implementation of document management system.
• Ensure registry is maintained and up to date.
• Ensure protection and security and effective transfer of files and records
• Management of contracts, lease and rental agreements for office accommodation, office equipment, motor vehicles, etc.
• Oversee the provision of security services.
• Development of reporting templates.
• Standardising all forms in ADA’s branding.
• Overall responsibility for reception.
• Provide secretarial support to Committees and the Board of Directors.
• Preparation of Power-Point presentations.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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 Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• An appropriate Bachelors Degree/National Diploma Qualification in Internal Auditing/Accounting / Risk Management.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Minimum of 4 (four) years operational experience in an Auditing/ Risk Management. A minimum of 2 years supervisory experience in Risk Management

Competencies, Knowledge, And Skills:

• PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Accounting Principles. Analytical Organizing Presentation/report writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of the role of internal and external audit in public sector. Knowledge of risk management processes and techniques.
• Computer literacy skills, Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Membership with Institute of Risk Management or Institute of Internal Audit will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide strategic direction and manage the Risk management function of the organisation.
• Develop, maintain and execute a comprehensive process for identifying, assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks that may impact on organisational performance.
• Conduct Irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure assessment and determination test.
• Liaise with Provincial Treasury Quarterly and reporting Irregular expenditure incurred by the entity.
• Apply for condonation at Provincial Treasury on behalf of the entity.
• Liaise with Loss control committee with regards to Irregular, fruitless and wasteful expenditure cases.
• Maintain the entity fraud hotline.
• Develop and monitor the strategic, operational and fraud risk registers.
• Conduct organisational risk management workshops and meetings compilation of risk registers on an annual basis.
• Develop and update the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
• Develop enterprise risk management related policies and procedures including fraud prevention strategy, the detection and reporting.
• Facilitate the process of fraud awareness.
• Ensure that the risk management unit is adequately resourced.
• Strengthen collaboration with other internal and external risk mitigating providers.
• Compile and present risk management report to the Accounting officer and Audit and Risk Committee.
• Report periodically to the CEO and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation and regulations.
• Reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, developing summaries and compiling work papers.
• Compliance and promoting legal compliance with all legal prescripts.
• Performing investigations at the request of the Board and Audit Committee.
• Manage day to day relationships with various stakeholders including provincial Treasury.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum requirements

• Must have completed matric.
• A relevant Degree/Diploma in Communication & Marketing, or related field of study
• Minimum 4 years appropriate working experience, minimum 2 years’ experience in management position
• Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of marketing strategies.
• Knowledge and experience of communication in the agricultural commodity sectors that is dominant in the various areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of the Batho Pele principles.
• Networking with stakeholders and report writing skills
• Knowledge of Government’s land reform programme and post transfer business processes
• Experience in planning and coordinating big events
• Experience in delivering publications of a high standard in English and isiZulu.
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts.
• A valid driver’s licence

Skills:

• Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure effective management of the unit.
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and isiZulu, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

(But not limited to)

• Provide advice to the Agency and the Board on communication and marketing issues and make recommendations on business decisions.
• Responsible for the brand identity and brand positioning of ADA.
• Developing a marketing and communication strategy, coordinating and implementing programmes to enhance ADA’s profile.
• In collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation – coordinating all publications for ADA, e.g. newsletters, strategic plans, annual reports, etc.
• Developing business plans and budgets that will be used to leverage financial resources from government and the private sector.
• Identification and implementation of specific strategic communication and marketing initiatives alliance partnerships.
• Working closely with key departments to implement and evaluate effective communication and marketing programmes.
• Liaison with the Legal & Corporate Services, Chief Executive Officer, the Board and government departments.
• Manages day to day relationships with various stakeholders.
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• A relevant Degree/Diploma in Communication Science, Marketing and Public Relations or related field of study
• Minimum 3 years appropriate working experience.
• Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of marketing and public relations strategies.
• Experience in media relations, including social media network
• Experience in planning and coordinating events, awards, workshops, conferences, symposiums, colloquiums, breakfast briefing, etc
• Computer Proficiency-Microsoft applications, Power-point, basic design program
• Experience in proof-reading, compilation of newsletters and delivering publications of a high standard in English
• Knowledge and Experience of communication in the agricultural commodity sectors that is dominant in the various areas of KwaZulu-Natal.
• Knowledge of the Government’s Land Reform programme and post-settlement business processes.
• Understanding of the National Development Plan of the KZN Province
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation of the Batho Pele principles.
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts.
• A valid driver’s licence.

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and isiZulu, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.

Key Performance Areas:

• Interpret, improve and implement the Integrated Marketing and Communications Strategy.
• Plan and coordinate events, including press releases, media briefing, conferences, exhibitions, and socio-economic development activities for public outreach.
• To disseminate information on the Agency’s services, programmes and initiatives through above-the-line and below-the-line communication tools.
• Work closely with the Agency’s advertising partner and other service providers in relation to the activation of the IMC:
• Conceptualize brand visibility and brand positioning
• Contribute in the creative design of the Agency’s branding material
• Analyse, measure, evaluate and monitor progress and end results of all marketing and PR, socio-economic development programs and communication activities.
• Develop, update and maintain website and intranet content as well as social media
• Develop and maintain photographic library for internal and external activities
• Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, hand-outs, promotional/corporate videos, and photographs and deciding on timing, and arranging printing and distribution.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Specialist to develop a budget for the marketing and PR plan.
• Assist in proper co-ordination across different marketing vehicles, including social activities for internal stakeholders.
• Assisting in researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media.
• Assist in collating and analysing media coverage.
• Assist the Manager develop donor pitch-book.
• Assist the manager develop and maintain relevant partnerships, locally and internationally.
• Assist the manager develop, segment and monitor client base.
• Assist with fundraising efforts through networking and writing proposals.
• Submit regular reports to the Marketing and Communications Manager.
• Perform other duties assigned.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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 Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Comm Degree with Accounting major subject or National Diploma in Accounting Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance,
• A valid driver’s licence.

Key Performance Areas:

• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts
• Working knowledge and understanding of financial norms and standards (nominal 7 substantive) and other legislation i.e Constitution, Public Finance Management Act ,1999, National Treasury Regulations, Provincial Treasury Instructions, Financial delegations, applicable policies and procedures
• Oversee all aspects of revenue collection and debt management for ADA Jozini, including tracking outstanding balances and monitoring repayment schedules.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve collection efficiency and reduce overdue debts.
• Liaise with farmers and other stakeholders to resolve payment issues, negotiate repayment plans, and maintain positive relationships.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports on revenue, arrears, and collection performance for management.
• Responsible for budget implementation of the organisation
• Ensure compliance with ADA policies, financial regulations, and relevant legislation regarding debt management.
• Working knowledge of internal controls, risk management, and fraud prevention
• Thorough knowledge and experience in financial accounting
• Participate in audits and provide documentation to support revenue and collection processes.
• In collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation – coordinating all publications for ADA, e.g. newsletters, strategic plans, annual reports, etc.
• Developing business plans and budgets that will be used to leverage financial resources from government and the private sector.
• Identification and implementation of specific strategic communication and marketing initiatives alliance partnerships.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have completed matric.
• An appropriate National Diploma or Certificate in Public Administration or Equivalent qualification.
• 2-3 years’ experience in similar environment.
• A valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Administration
• Computer Proficiency
• Internal or External` Communication
• Organising, Planning & Prioritizing work
• Documenting /recording Information
• Strong computer skills (MS Office)
• Strong telephone etiquette and interpersonal skills.
• Effective Planning and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Dealing with telephone calls, and attending to office visitors
• Maintenance and management of all telephones
• Reporting on telephone usage
• Rendering administrative support to the office manager and Executive Manager
• Perform general office duties
• Attending to routine office correspondence
• Arranging and organising meetings as directed by the Office Manager
• Taking Messages for all managers and staff
• Making travel arrangements
• Handling of conference room bookings
• Handling daily booking of ADA vehicles
• Monthly reconciliation of fuel account for ADA fleet
• Supervision and control of reception area
• Open, sort and distribute incoming correspondence ,including faxes and email
• File and retrieve corporate documents, record and reports
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed matric.
• Degree in Agriculture (BSc Agric/B Agric/Agribusiness/Economics) with a minimum of three-four (3-4) years’ experience in a project management /project administration environment preferably in Government or a SOE in the agricultural sector.
• Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• 5+ years appropriate working experience
• Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of agricultural/ production business plans for various agricultural commodities
• A minimum of 4 years’ project management skills and experience in the implementation of agri-business projects
• Knowledge and experience in assisting with the development of agri-business models for emerging farmer projects

Experience in executing management approved business plans for their assigned projects which must include the following:

• ensuring business plans are fully developed
• contracts are agreed upon and adhered to
• ensuring that change control procedures are followed when significant programme deviations are encountered
• communication within and external to the team are effective
• approved team resources and budgets are appropriately planned and managed

Experience in project management and reporting:

• Based on monitoring the humanitarian situation in the sector making detailed reports with recommendations to management
• Implementing technical aspects of the project in order to achieve the project goals according to agree upon timelines
• Undertake detailed analysis and design appropriate project interventions to meet the identified needs and strengthen local capacities
• Participate in project evaluations and assist in the analysis of results to assess project impact and effective use of resources

Experience in administration and financial management:

• Manage detailed budgets in the fulfilment of specified activities outputs and objectives
• Manage expenditure and take corrective action for variances
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts
• A valid driver’s licence

Skills:

• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems, project management tools)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills
• Strong supervisory skills
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information

Key Performance Areas:

• Assessing applications and applicants
• Development of commodity approaches/model and partnerships that will result in timeous and effective agricultural support
• Drafting business plans and budgets for cluster projects that will be used to leverage technical and financial resources from government and the private sector
• Drafting of Terms of Reference and specifications for agriculture technical services inputs that are required on farms
• Management and monitoring of service providers for agriculture and infrastructure development
• Monitoring and implementation of project level agreements with partners and applicants
• Assist with the facilitation of partnerships and support services at a project level
• Managing the social facilitation support aimed at capacitating the beneficiaries on the commodity enterprise
• Project management of prioritised projects for a financial year resulting in timeous delivery of inputs and agricultural support services
• Co-ordinate and manage projects
• Managing a field team implementing a project
• Liaison with officials of organizations, and government departments
• Managing day to day relationships with various stakeholders
• Co-ordinate, deliver and report against milestones and activities as well as co-ordinating monitoring and evaluation of projects
• Facilitate, promote and support sustainable agricultural projects
• Engage and assist local community groups to participate in the development
• Provide advice, expertise and support when required
• Adhoc duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor
• Facilitate, formalize and manage service agreement with commodity sectors
• Facilitate and process payments of Service Providers
• Participate at municipality strategic development planning and any other stakeholder

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in IT, or Microsoft certified on MCSE, N+, A+ and VMWare or Cisco Certified will be added as an advantage.
• 3 years relevant working experience.
• EB / C1 driver’s license.

Key Performance Areas

• Installing, troubleshooting of switches network routers and security devices.
• Assist IT department with IT related upgrades.
• Timeously respond to any network related issues.
• Desktop support and server support.
• Installing of new servers and desktop setup for network

Key Competencies:

• Project Management,
• Communication
• IT and technical expertise and advise.
• Problem-solving
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Initiative,
• Attention to detail,
• The applicant must have had exposure and experience of Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Knowledge of IT legislations, policy, and practices.
• Computer operation /network. Be abreast with Information Technology trends and 4IR innovation.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• Diploma in Administration (essential) or/and related field certificate in Project Management (desirable) with a recognised institution.
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience managing administration functions and rendering an executive support service to senior/executive management.
• Project Management qualification (Desirable)
• Must have MS Office, Travel Booking, Payments and Basic Finance System
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of people and resources.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Manage various office administration activities simultaneously
• Planning and organising skills
• Ability to draft complex documentation and conduct Research
• Ability work under pressure
• Analysing skills
• Administration-minute taking
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Manage and deal with sensitive information

Key Performance Areas:

• Manage engagements of the COO.
• Liaise with and/or sensitise the senior management regarding programmes/activities.
• Render line administrative support services.
• Develop and maintain systems in the office of the COO.
• Oversee and provide effective guidance and advice on the flow of information and documents to and from the office of the COO.
• Execute research, analyse information and compile documents, reports and presentations including,
• Conduct research and compile comprehensive documents with regard to issues forthcoming from meetings.
• Compile memoranda.
• Provide support to the COO with regard to meetings.
• Screen documents to determine actions/information/documents required to the meeting(s).
• Manage resources of the office of the COO.
• Determine and collate information with regard to the budget needs.
• Keep record of expenditure commitments including monitoring of expenditure and alerting the COO with regard to possible over-and under spending.

Closing date: 20 November 2025

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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: 20 November 2025