Marketing Officer – Department of Agriculture

Department: Agriculture (DOA)

Job Title: Marketing Officer

Reference Number: 3/3/1/65/2025

Salary: R397 116 per annum (Level 08)

Centre: Gauteng: Pretoria

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics (NQF7).
  • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in an Agricultural Economics environment.
  • Knowledge of market linkage programs, international trade agreements, and food safety standards.
  • Familiarity with the Customs and Excise Act, BBBEE Act, and Marketing of Agricultural Products Act.
  • A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively.

Duties:

  • Render Market linkage programs and investigate market requirements for historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs).
  • Promote compliance with food safety standards (SA-GAP, Global-GAP, etc.).
  • Administer market access import and export quotas and issue rebate permits.
  • Monitor permit utilization and ensure compliance with permit conditions.
  • Manage awareness campaigns on BEE sector codes for departmental beneficiaries.

How to Apply: Applications can be submitted by hand to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, or via email to Morecruit652025@nda.agric.za. Submit a completed Z83 form and a detailed CV (PDF max 10MB).

Closing Date: 27 March 2026 at 16:00