The Department Of Agriculture
📍 Location: Pretoria, Gauteng (Head Office)
📄 Reference: 3/3/1/18/2025
💼 Salary: R228 321 per annum (Level 05)
📅 Closing Date: 22 December 2025
🎓 Job Level: Entry Level / Grade 12
🏢 Company Overview
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) is the national department responsible for food security, land development, agricultural policy, and supporting South Africa’s farming economy. The department’s Pretoria Head Office coordinates national programmes, public services, and administrative operations across all provinces.
📝 Role Overview
This entry-level role provides essential administrative, clerical, and office support to ensure smooth operations within the department. You will assist with data capturing, record keeping, document control, procurement administration, and staff support. This role is ideal for young people starting out in the public service.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
📄 General Administration
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Record, organise, store, and retrieve documents and data.
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Update registers, logs, and daily statistics.
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Assist with photocopying, scanning, and sending emails/faxes.
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Distribute documents to internal and external stakeholders.
📁 Filing & Records
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Maintain the component’s filing system.
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Manage incoming and outgoing documents.
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Draft minutes when required.
📦 Supply Chain Support
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Request quotations and complete procurement forms.
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Assist with stock control and inventory of office supplies.
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Maintain the asset register of the unit.
👥 Personnel Administration
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Update attendance registers and leave records.
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Assist with travel and accommodation arrangements.
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Maintain staff records and administrative files.
🎓 Minimum Requirements
📘 Qualifications
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Grade 12 / Matric
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No experience required
💡 Knowledge & Skills
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Understanding of Public Service legislation
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Clerical and administrative procedures
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Computer literacy (MS Office)
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Good communication (written & verbal)
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Planning & organisational skills
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Interpersonal skills and teamwork
💡 CV Tips for This Role
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Highlight computer skills, especially MS Word & Excel.
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Mention any school admin duties, volunteering, or office exposure.
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List soft skills: organisation, teamwork, time management.
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Add any short admin or office courses (even online).
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Keep your CV neat, structured, and professional — this role is admin-heavy.
📬 How to Apply
Hand deliver:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
OR Email: ACrecruit182025@nda.agric.za
