Regional Manager Ref No: 3/3/1/54/2026

POST 25/03 : REGIONAL MANAGER REF NO: 3/3/1/54/2026

SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11)

CENTRE : Gauteng (Kempton Park)

REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National

Diploma in Agriculture / Natural Science / Plant Pathology / Entomology/

Parasitology / Horticulture / Agronomy / Botany / Food Science / Microbiology

and Food Technology (NQF6). A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at a

junior management level. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public

Service Regulations. International agreements, conventions and bilateral

agreements relating to Phytosanitary, Sanitary and food quality matters.

Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Export and import

programmes and their requirements. Job Related Skills: Ability to communicate

well and interact with people at different levels. Planning and organising skills.

Technical skills. Law enforcement skills. Problem solving skills. Interpretation

skills. Analytical skills. Negotiation skills. Listening skills. Computer Literacy.

Report writing skills. A Valid driver’s License. Extended working hours.

Travelling. Relief duties.

DUTIES : Manage and ensure the effective application of the relevant legislation.

Coordinate the provision of effective quality, sanitary and phytosanitary

inspection services for the regulated agricultural products in the region, in line

with the relevant legislation. Ensure the application of all relevant international

agreements or protocols in the region. Develop and ensure the implementation

and application of standard operating procedures for the inspection of

regulated agricultural products in the region. Provide guidance and technical

advice with regards to the inspection of regulated agricultural products.

Develop and implement actions plans to ensure implementation of awareness

programme and activities. Manage inspections with regards to plant health

quality and food hygiene in the region. Ensure the promotion of agricultural

trade through quality and sanitary assurance. Manage the issuing of

phytosanitary and quality certificates, export certificates as required for

international trade. Participate in various internal and external forums. Conduct

audits on the relevant systems and assignees. Manage the collection, collation,

and verification of information pertaining to phytosanitary, quality and food

safety management systems. Conduct audits on the phytosanitary, quality and

food safety management systems and report thereon. Stakeholders Liaison.

Liaise with national and international stakeholders, industry role players, other

departments and DOA officials on the technical matters related to regulated

plant and plant products. Representing the Department of various forums.

Provide information, advice and guidance to emerging and /or established

farmers in relations to market access.

ENQUIRIES : Mr G Mediroe at 060 973 2550

APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve

Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email

RMrecruit54@nda.gov.za

NOTE : EE Target: African and white Females and African and Coloured Males and

Persons with disability.

Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Agriculture / Natural Science / Plant Pathology / Entomology/ Parasitology / Horticulture / Agronomy / Botany / Food Science / Microbiology and Food Technology (NQF6). A Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at a junior management level. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of the Public Service Regulations. International agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to Phytosanitary, Sanitary and food quality matters. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms and standards. Export and import programmes and their requirements. Job Related Skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning and organising skills. Technical skills. Law enforcement skills. Problem solving skills. Interpretation skills. Analytical skills. Negotiation skills. Listening skills. Computer Literacy. Report writing skills. A Valid driver’s License. Extended working hours. Travelling. Relief duties.

Manage and ensure the effective application of the relevant legislation. Coordinate the provision of effective quality, sanitary and phytosanitary inspection services for the regulated agricultural products in the region, in line with the relevant legislation. Ensure the application of all relevant international agreements or protocols in the region. Develop and ensure the implementation and application of standard operating procedures for the inspection of regulated agricultural products in the region. Provide guidance and technical advice with regards to the inspection of regulated agricultural products. Develop and implement actions plans to ensure implementation of awareness programme and activities. Manage inspections with regards to plant health quality and food hygiene in the region. Ensure the promotion of agricultural trade through quality and sanitary assurance. Manage the issuing of phytosanitary and quality certificates, export certificates as required for international trade. Participate in various internal and external forums. Conduct audits on the relevant systems and assignees. Manage the collection, collation, and verification of information pertaining to phytosanitary, quality and food safety management systems. Conduct audits on the phytosanitary, quality and food safety management systems and report thereon. Stakeholders Liaison. Liaise with national and international stakeholders, industry role players, other departments and DOA officials on the technical matters related to regulated plant and plant products. Representing the Department of various forums. Provide information, advice and guidance to emerging and /or established farmers in relations to market access.

Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email RMrecruit54@nda.gov.za EE Target: African and white Females and African and Coloured Males and Persons with disability. To apply, submit a completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae (PDF document to a maximum of 10 megabytes) via e-mail or hand delivery. The Department will not be held responsible for server delays. Late applications due to technical issues will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates must provide certified copies of required documents (Identity Document, qualifications, etc) where necessary and service certificates to support senior management experience to Human Resources before the interviews, including South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) evaluation reports for foreign qualifications. Failure to comply will result in disqualification. To be appointed at Senior Management Service (SMS) level, you must complete the SMS Pre- entry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. All shortlisted candidates, for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre- entry assessments. One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. NB: Please note that false or fraudulent qualifications submitted by applicants will be reported to the South African Police Services (SAPS), and a criminal case shall be opened. Applications: Please submit your application before the closing date, as late applications will not be considered. Do not submit duplicate applications. If applying for multiple posts, submit separate applications for each post. Due to high volumes, the Department will not acknowledge receipt of applications. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from us within 3 months, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Should, during any stage of the recruitment process, a moratorium be placed on the filling of posts or the Department is affected by any process such as, but not limited to, restructuring or reorganisation of posts, the Department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process and re-advertise the post at any time in the future. Important: DOA is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting representivity and affirmative action. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates. The Department reserves the right not to fill vacancies. By applying, you consent to the collection and processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time as determined by the Department. Shortlisted candidates will undergo personnel suitability checks, security vetting and reference checks (including social media profiles). Applications must declare any pending criminal, disciplinary or any other allegations or investigations. Successful candidates must pass security clearance, sign an employment contract, sign an annual performance agreement and disclose financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may be associated with. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in disqualification or termination. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Applications: RMrecruit54@nda.gov.za