Department of Agriculture: Entry level Job Opportunities

The Department of Agriculture invites unemployed youth to apply for the following Government entry level Jobs / positions.

Job level: Grade 12 / Junior / Entry level SA Government Jobs

The following entry level job opportunities are open for applications:

Administration Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

Reference No: 3/3/1/18/2025

Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. No experience required

Knowledge: Knowledge of clerical duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, operate a computer and collecting statistics. Knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of working procedures in terms of the working environment. Job related skills: Language skills, good communication skills (verbal and written), Planning and organisation skills, Computer literacy, Interpersonal relations, Flexibility and Ability to work within a team.

Duties: Render general clerical support services. Record, organise, store, capture and retrieve correspondence and data (line function). Update registers and statistics. Handle routine enquiries. Make photocopies and receive or send facsimiles. Distribute documents / packages to various stakeholders as required. Keep and maintain the filing system for the component. Type letters and / or other correspondence when required. Keep and maintain the incoming and outgoing document register of the component. Taking and drafting of minutes. Provide supply chain clerical support services within the component. Liaise within internal and external stakeholders in relation to procurement of goods and services. Obtain quotations complete procurement forms for the purchasing of standard office items. Stock control of office stationery. Keep and maintain the asset register of the component. Provide personnel administration clerical support services within the component. Maintain a leave register for the component. Keep and maintain personnel records in the component. Keep and maintain the attendance register of the component. Arrange travelling and accommodation.

Registry Clerk

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

Reference No: 3/3/1/21/2025

Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)

Requirements: Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent qualification. No experience required

Knowledge: Knowledge of registry duties, practices as well as the ability to capture data, and operate computer. Working knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Knowledge of storage and retrieval procedures in terms of the working environment. Understating of the work in registry. Job Related Skills: Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Language. Good verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork

Duties: Provide registry counter services. Attend to clients. Handle telephonic and other enquiries received. Receive and register hand delivered mail/files. Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence. Receive all mails. Sort, register and dispatch mail. Distribute notices on registry issues. Render an effective and record management services. Opening and close files according to record classification system. Filling/storage, tracing (electronically/manually) and retrieval of documents and files. Complete index cards for all files. Operating office machines in relation to the registry function. Open and maintain Franking machine register. Frank post, record money and update register daily. Undertake spot checks on post to ensure no private post is included. Lock post in postbag for messengers to deliver to Post Office. Open & maintain remittance register. Record all valuable articles as prescribed in the remittance register. Hand delivers and signs over remittances to finances. Send wring remittance back to sender via registered post and record references number in register.

Supply Chain Practitioner: Demand Management

Location: Gauteng (Pretoria): Head Office

Reference No: 3/3/1/17/2025

Salary: R325 101 per annum (Level 07)

Requirements: National Diploma or Degree in Financial Management /Logistics/ Purchasing Management/ Supply Chain Management/ Public Administration (NQF level 6).

Experience: Minimum of 1 year experience in (SCM) Demand Management and Acquisition Management.

Knowledge: Knowledge of public sector procurement processes. Supply Chain Management Policy Framework or Guide to accounting officers. Public Financial Management Act, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, CIDB prescripts, Treasury Regulations and other SCM prescripts. Job related skills: Supervisory skills, Good interpersonal relations, Time management skills, Computer literacy, Good written and verbal communication skills, Organizing and office administration skills, good data analysis and report interpretation skills. Ability to work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines. Ability to develop solutions to a variety of problems in line with SCM guidelines and departmental policies. A Valid divers’ license procedures in terms of the working environment. Understating of the work in registry. Job Related Skills: Planning and organising. Computer literacy. Language. Good verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal relations. Flexibility. Teamwork

Duties: Provide administration support on functional planning and operations for Demand Management: Render administrative activities regarding procurement planning of goods, works or services for the unit. Collate, verify and consolidate Demand Management Plans to produce Departmental Integrated Demand Management Plan. Draw reports on BAS to check, verify and confirm the allocated budget per office and their expenditure. Supervise and render demand and acquisition clerical services: Update and maintain supplier database. Ensure that suppliers are captured and registered on the system. Request and receive quotations. Capture specification on the electronic purchasing system. Ensure that all orders are placed on time. Issue and receive bid documents. Provide secretarial or logistical support during the bid consideration and contracts conclusions. Administer requisitions and conduct market analysis: Check, analyse and submit requests to quotation units daily.