DEPUTY DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

Department of Agriculture

Directorate: Stakeholder and Intergovernmental Relations

Reference number: 3/3/1/66/2026
Salary: R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 24 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management. Minimum of 3 years’ experience at junior management level in administration environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of Supply Chain Management process. Knowledge of government systems and structure. Public Service Regulations. Treasury Regulations. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act. Knowledge on Departmental transversal system (Basic Accounting System (BAS), Personnel and Salary Administration (PERSAL), Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure: The Constitution, Good governance and Batho-Pele principles, Public Finance Management Act, Public Service Regulations, Government decision making processes, Government systems and structures. Job related skills: Planning and organising skills. Analytical skill. Document management skills. Office management skills. Financial Management skills. Interpersonal skills. Computer skills. Resource planning skills. Problem solving and decision-making skills. Time management skills. Communication skills. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to travel and / or work irregular hours. Ability to work under pressure.

Duties

Manage the coordination of financial management services. Ensure sufficient budget for expenditure incurred. Certify correctness of invoices. Compile budget inputs. Ensure Medium Term Expenditure Framework processes are adhered to. Ensure that expenditure is within the correct allocation. Take precaution of unauthorised, wasted or fruitless irregular expenditure. Manage the administration support services. Coordinate the development/reviewal of operational / strategic plan. Oversee logistical arrangements. Manage office accommodation. Manage registry services. Compile reports. Attend to queries from Internal Audit. Provide secretariat support services. Oversee the drafting of minutes and signing off where applicable. Manage the procurement of goods and services. Manage the compilation of Demand Management Plan. Facilitate supply chain management services. Facilitate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting on SCM related matters. Manage the safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all assets. Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations. Handle queries from internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters. Manage compliance with regards to the implementation, interpretation and application of administration policies. Promote adherence to policies such as Public Finance Management Act, Procurement, Human Resource, Transport and Records management policies. Develop administrative policies procedures and provide inputs for policy development. Manage the coordination of human resources support services. Manage all training requirement and activities. Manage the component equity plan and ensure vacancies are filled accordingly. Manage recruitment process. Manage leave record. Ensure that quarterly and annual Employee Performance Management and Development System evaluations for the component are done.

Where to send your application

Please submit your application before the

Enquiries

Mr Chris Khonkwane at (069) 007 9989

Note

EE Target: African Female and Persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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