Senior Agricultural Registration Officer

About the role

The Department of Agriculture is hiring a Senior Agricultural Registration Officer in Agriculture Inputs Control, based in Gauteng Pretoria. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001. 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 SAROrecruit99@nda.gov.za Reference number to quote: 3/3/1/99/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 at 16:00 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: EE Target: African Males and African, Coloured and Indian Females, and persons with disability.

Responsibilities

• To coordinate and oversee the provision of administrative services in the registration of agricultural inputs in line with relevant legislations.
• Manage the registration of agricultural remedies applications in terms of the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act No. 36 of 1947).
• Respond to routine enquires with both the internal and external stakeholder.
• Develop and ensure maintenance of information databases and records management system.
• Verify the correctness of the registration documents issued to stakeholders.
• Compile correspondence to clients and external and internal stakeholders in relation to the registration applications.
• Compile statistical information/repots relating to the registration applications.
• Liaise with the Agricultural Management Advisors or Registrar for processing of registration applications.
• Represent the unit at the stakeholder liaison meetings.
• Oversee and provide general financial administrative support for registration of Agricultural Inputs.
• Facilitate payment to service providers for service rendered.
• Ensure that the prescribed registration application fees are paid as per the regulations.
• Locate and verify the payment of application received.
• Verify and reconcile the revenue collected through ledger notices.
• Provide support in the review of tariffs for services offered by the directorate.
• Facilitate the refunding of overpayments or duplicate revenue.
• Assist auditors with audit process in the directorate.
• Process minor Agricultural Inputs registration applications.
• Receive and verify documentation for minor applications (e.g. renewal of products, products name changes and product ownership changes).
• Ensure that the correct prescribed tariffs are paid.
• Approve minor applications and issue certificate accordingly.
• Staff Supervision.
• Allocate and ensure quality of work.
• Ensure capacity and development of staff.
• Ensure proper utilization of equipment.
• Assess staff performance.
• Apply discipline.

Requirements

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma or B-Degree in Public Management/Public Administration/Office Administration/Business Administration/Business management (NQF 6).
• At least 2 years relevant experience of administration in the regulatory environment.
• Job-Related Knowledge:
• Knowledge of Fertilizer
• Farm Feeds
• Agriculture Remedies and Stock Remedies Act No.36 of 1947 together with its regulations and standard operating procedures
• Public Service Regulations, Procurement procedures
• Regulations relating to agricultural inputs, pest control operators and sterilizing plants
• Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Planning and organizing
• DPSA HR policies and prescripts
• Job Related Skills:
• Supervisory skills
• Planning and executions
• Good interpersonal skills
• Problem solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Report writing
• Ability to communicate well with people at different levels
• Customer services skills, Telephonic etiquette, Motivational skills, Innovative thinking and Communication skills (verbal & written)
• The candidate must be willing to work extended hours and be in a possession of a valid driver’s license