Administrative Officer: Losses & Claims
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About the role
The Department of Agriculture is hiring an Administrative Officer: Losses & Claims in Demand and Acquisition Management, based in Gauteng (Pretoria). This is a permanent post, paying R338,107 a year. How to apply: Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email AOLCrecruit93@nda.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/3/1/93/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Target: African Male and persons with disability
Responsibilities
- Administration of losses and claims.
- Conduct compliance review of losses and claims invoices.
- Conduct investigations of losses and claim by liaising with different stakeholders.
- Compile and /or review memos to Legal Services to obtain a legal opinion.
- Ensure that legal opinions are implemented.
- Maintain and update registers for losses and claims.
- Provide input in the review of policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct awareness within the department on losses and claims.
- Monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Clearing of suspense account.
- Compile journals to clear the Damage Vehicle Suspense Account.
- Prepare reconciliation of processed journals to Losses & Claims Registers for accuracy and completeness.
- Render general office support services.
- Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements.
- Provide assistance in the development and/reviewing of the operational plan.
- Compile various submissions/memoranda and responses.
- Administer leave forms/attend to queries.
- Make travel/conference bookings and confirmations.
- Provide secretariat services.
- Administer the procurement of goods and services.
- Compile, manage and maintain the Demand Management Plan.
- Compile, manage and maintain the Procurement Plan.
Requirements
- A Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Public Administration/Public Management/Business Administration/Business Management /Public Finance/Financial Accounting/Financial Management.
- At least 1 year experience in losses and claims administration.
- Job related knowledge:
- Public Service Regulation
- Financial procedures
- Treasury Regulations
- 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 and financial management skills