INTRODUCTION
Applications are now open for the post of Senior Administrative Officer: Governance at Department of Agriculture (DOA), with the workplace in Gauteng (Pretoria).
The advertised package is R413 001 a year (Level 08). This post was published in Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, issued on 09 October 2026.
| Job title | Senior Administrative Officer: Governance |
| Department | Department of Agriculture (DOA) |
| Reference number | 3/3/1/92/2026 |
| Salary | R413 001 a year (Level 08) |
| Centre / location | Gauteng (Pretoria) |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Closing date | 23 October 2026 at 16:00 |
| Circular | PSV Circular 36 of 2026 |
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Administrative Officer: Governance sits within Department of Agriculture (DOA) (Directorate: Demand and Acquisition Management). The post is advertised under reference number 3/3/1/92/2026 and is based in Gauteng (Pretoria). The department has indicated an employment equity target: African Female and Persons with disability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Here is what the job involves day to day:
- Pre and post compliance review of payment batches.
- Conduct compliance review on payment batches.
- Clear communication of queries to client offices where discrepancies are identified.
- Maintain a register of both complainant and non-compliant payment batches.
- Monthly and quarterly.
- Coordination of audit inputs: Receive, analyse and distribute request for information (RFI) for external audit.
- Receive, analyse and distribute audit queries and follow up timeously.
- Update the RFI and Audit Findings registers.
- Attend Audit Sterring Committee meetings.
- Handle queries from Internal Audit.
- Monthly and quarterly reporting.
- Provide general office support services.
- Supervise, motivate and develop staff through individual performance agreements.
- Help with the developing / reviewing of 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 procurements of goods and services.
- Compile, manage and maintain of the Departmental Management Plan inputs.
- Compile, manage and maintain of Procurement Plan inputs.
- Serve as a budget coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS
To be considered, you should meet these requirements:
- Candidates must hold a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Public Management / Business Administration / Business Management / Financial Accounting / Cost Accounting / Financial Management / Internal Auditing.
- At least 2 years' experience in finance and governance administrative environment.
- Knowledge needed: Knowledge of Public Service Regulations, Financial procedures, Treasury Regulations and Basic Accounting System (BAS).
- Skills needed: 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.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the NEW Z83 form from the DPSA website and complete it in full.
- Prepare a detailed CV with your qualifications, experience and contact details.
- Write the reference number 3/3/1/92/2026 on your application.
- Submit as instructed: Applications can be hand delivered during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email SAOGrecruit92@nda.gov.za.
- Make sure your application reaches the department by 23 October 2026 at 16:00.
Enquiries: Ms Kholofelo Mathye Tel No: (012) 312 9367
Important notes:
- Read the full advert in the circular for the department's specific submission rules.
TIPS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR APPLICATION
- Write the reference number 3/3/1/92/2026 clearly on your application, subject line and CV so it is not misfiled.
- Apply separately for each post. One application covering several posts is normally only considered for the first one.
- Make sure your contact details on the Z83 and CV are current, with a working cellphone number and email address.
- Do not wait for the last day. Servers slow down near the closing date, and late applications are not considered.
- If this is your first government application, read the DPSA guide on completing Z83 so you do not lose points on a simple form error.
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Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Always confirm details with the advertising department. OneCareer is not the employer and never charges for applying to a government post.