Job Openings at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

CENTRE REQUIREMENTS :

• Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office
• Bachelor of Science Honours or M Tech with Botany, Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics and/ or Plant Biotechnology as a major subject.
• Compulsory registration with South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNSP) as a Professional Natural Scientist.
• Job Related Work Experience: Three (3) years’ post qualification in the field of botany, plant taxonomy, plant breeding or administration of legislation related to Agriculture.

Job Related Knowledge:

Plant Breeders’ Rights Act.

• Plant Improvement Act. UPOV Convention.
• Plant morphology and physiology. Statistic.
• Crop specific knowledge.
• Planning and organising.
• Training.
• Finances.

Job Related Skills:

• Planning skills.
• Problem skills.
• Research.
• Computer skills (MS Office).
• Communication skills (oral and written).
• Plant variety evaluations.
• Organising skills.
• Required to work under harsh environmental conditions.
• Travelling nationally and internationally. Valid driver’s license (code EB).

DUTIES :

Develop and implement relevant systems, and procedures.

• Verifying applications and technical questionnaires submitted by applicants in terms of the Plant Breeders’
• Rights Act and the Plant Improvement Act.
• Establishment of trials in collaboration with the directorate’s farm Manager, applicant, or their appointed agent as applicable.
• Identify location of all candidates and comparative variety / liaise with the farm manager on field identification.
• Engage with clients on matters related to their applications and do site visits. Perform technical scientific analysis.
• Collect data on candidate and standard varieties according to prescribed guidelines.
• Observation and evaluation of candidates’ varieties in accordance with the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) or National Test guidelines as applicable. Variety characterization and documentation.
• Data analysis on candidates and standard varieties. Compile variety description and DUS reports for candidates’ varieties. Confirm that candidate’s varieties comply to prescribed DUS requirements in terms of the relevant legislation.
• Data processing and entering of data into database. Provide technical support and advice. Collect and technically/scientific data, information and advice to registrars and Plant Improvement Organisations. Provide technical support and advice to applicants in relations to Technical Questionnaires submitted in terms of the Plant Breeders’ Rights and the Plant Improvement Act.
• Research and Development. Draft and / or provide input to UPOV and / or national test guidelines.
• Review and study scientific publications, including internet searches, relevant to received PBR/VL applications.
• Participate at national, regional and international fora. Liaise with relevant scientific bodies on technical/science related matters and exchange of knowledge thereof.
• Ensure management of reference collections.
• Ensure proper management of filling system and crop and seed registers.
• Conduct or participate in research pertaining to variety characters or ring tests as applicable.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS :

• The applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and Bachelor’s Degree / National Diploma in Computer Sciences / Engineering / Information Technology /Software Development.
• 3 years’ experience in Web Technologies and Scripting Tools (Java/ Java 2 Platform, Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML), Javascript, Extensible Markup Language (XML) e.g.
• Enterprise Java Beans (EJB) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Java Server Pages (JSP), Java Beans, C#, .Net 4.0, ASP.NET, jQuery and Microsoft Power BI), with relevant database knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL and Oracle.

Job related knowledge:

• Experience in Web Technologies and Scripting Tools (Java / J2EE, HTML, Javascript, XML e.g EJB and CSS, JSP, Java Beans, C#, .Net 4.0, ASP.NET, jQuery and Microsoft Power BI), with relevant database knowledge in MySQL, MS SQL and Oracle.
• Application Servers: JBOSS, WebLogic, Glassfish, Tomcat and Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Working knowledge in Object Oriented environment, must have a thorough understanding of using Model-View-Controller, exposure to NetBeans, Eclipse, WebSphere, Experience in System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and reporting tools e. g itext, jasper report. Job related skills:
• Teamwork, Interpersonal skills, Oral skills, Writing communication skills, Presentation and Development skills.
• A valid driver’s licence.

DUTIES :

• Provision of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications and deploy them as per Directorate requirements.
• Describe desired features and operations in detail, including screen layouts, business rules, process diagrams and pseudo code.
• Perform hands-on software design and development. Develop object- oriented applications that span across multiple platforms. Implementation of national ICT strategies and policies.
• Analyse user requirements and participate on the creation of technical specification document. Produce system as built documentation and other required documents as per Software Development Life Cycle.
• Provide general and specialized advice on ICT to all levels of the organisation and sometimes stakeholders outside the DoA.
• Offer expertise on technical aspects of all application development LiveCycle.
• Research new trends in line with application development environment. Implement the effective utilization of ICT as a strategic resource through operational planning, control, quality assurance and intervention with a view to directly support service delivery to DoA clients.
• Conduct unit testing on the software that was developed to validate if the product addresses requirements from business.
• Perform maintenance and enhancement on existing applications.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• The Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma or BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant qualification.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post qualification technical (scientific) experience.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Scientific methodologies.
• Research and development.
• Computer-aided Scientific application. Technical report writing.
• Creating high performance culture.
• Professional judgement.
• Data analysis.
• Mentoring.

Job related skills:

• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Team leadership.
• Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer literacy.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management. Networking.##

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• The Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma or BSc Degree in Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry or a relevant qualification.
• Compulsory registration with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Certified Natural Scientist. 3 years post qualification technical (scientific) experience.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of legal compliance.
• Scientific methodologies. Research and development.
• Computer-aided Scientific application. Technical report writing.
• Creating high performance culture.
• Professional judgement.
• Data analysis. Mentoring.

Job related skills:

• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Team leadership. Creativity.
• Financial management.
• Customer focus and responsiveness.
• Communication.
• Computer literacy.
• People management.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Negotiation skills.
• Change management.
• Networking.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration/Business Management (NQF 6).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in administration environment.

Job related knowledge:

• Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System (BAS).

Job related skills:

• Computer literacy.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Organising and planning skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal).
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving skills. Financial management skills and Report writing skills                                                                                                                        

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00.

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate.
• A certificate in Wine will be an added advantage.
• One (1) year relevant administration experience.

Job Related Knowledge:

• Departmental policies and prescripts.
• Procurement procedures.
• Quality assurance practices.
• Cultural diversity. Knowledge of wine cultivars and different types of liquor products as defined in the Act.

Job Related Skills:

• Literacy skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Planning and Organisation.
• Communication skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Customer service.
• Problem solving skills.
• Basic interpretation of legislation.
• Ability to drive.
• Valid Divers’ license.
• Extended working hours

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00

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CENTRE REQUIREMENTS :

• Mange candidate seed and standard varieties submitted. 
• Prepare information sheet for each variety received.
• Capture data from information sheet into relevant database.
• Forward seed and information sheet to relevant official.
• Manage and record all seed into relevant database.
• Update and maintain database of seed number allocations and seed removed.
• Load all updated database into the local network.
• Liaise with offices of the Registrars and seed companies.
• Compare information on Variety Listing (VL) and Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Register with information in databases.
• Communicate with respective offices regarding any seed/variety discrepancies.
• Send requests for new seed sources to companies.
• Process seed samples received for trade and post control.
• Assist with the typing of seed labels.
• Assist with labelling of seeds.
• Monitor that all seed cooling equipment is functioning at the correct temperature.
• Check all seed cooling systems regularly.
• Report any malfunction of the seed cooling system to relevant official.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026 at 16:00