This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Department of Agriculture

Branch: Office of the Director-General

Reference number: 3/3/1/43/2026
Salary: R413 001 per annum (Level 08)
Centre: Gauteng (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Circular: No 21 of 2026

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). 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.

Duties

Provide financial management services. Facilitate, plan, oversee, drive the timely and accurate preparation of the annual budget in line with Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations, Strategic priorities weekly / monthly / quarterly. Compile Demand Management Plan (DMP), Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), Adjustment Estimates (AE) and Estimated National Expenditure (ENE). Oversee effective, efficient and economical utilisation of funds. Document and communicate procedures for accessing and shifting of funds. Coordinate budgeting, auditing and financial functions. Verify Transport and Subsistence, sundry and overtime payments. Administer the procurement of goods and services. Compile, manage and maintain the Demand Management Plan. Facilitate supply chain management services. Facilitate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting on supply chain management related matters. Control over safekeeping, utilisation and maintenance of all assets. Ensure proper administration of sourcing and evaluation of quotations. Capture and authorise goods / services on Logistical Information System (LOGIS). Handle queries from internal and external clients relating to supply chain matters. Render general office support services. Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements. Provide assistance in the developing / reviewing of operational plan. Compile various submissions / memoranda and responses. Attend to queries from Internal Audit. Administer leave forms / attend to queries. Make travel / conference bookings and confirmations. Provide secretariat services. Checking draft minutes for accuracy against recording or notes. Administer asset. Maintain asset register. Liaise with asset unit during asset verification. Manage outgoing and on-going assets. Allocate equipment to officials.

Where to send your application

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SAOrecruit43@nda.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Kholofelo Mathye Tel No: (012) 312 9367/ 0724605123

Note

EE Target: African Male and Persons with disability.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.

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