AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT TECHNICIAN: ( is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng: Pretoria | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
Animal Production
Salary
R413 001 per annum (Level 8)
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Requirements
- Applicant must be in possession of BSc Agric in Animal Production/Animal Science or BTech in Animal Science or Advanced Diploma in Animal Science.
- Registration with SACNASP.
- Job Related Work Experience 2 years relevant experience.
- Knowledge of the Animal Improvement Act,1998 (Act 62 of 1998) and related Acts and regulations.
- Job Related Knowledge: Animal production (husbandry).
- Full computer literacy.
- Basic legal document protocol.
- Animal improvement Act, 1998 and other related Acts and regulations.
- Hard filing to maintain the registers required by the Act.
- Produce regular and accurate reports on animals, exports, imports and reproduction operators.
- The livestock industry.
- Job Related Work Skills: Creative and innovative thinking and problem solving.
- Sound communication (Written and Verbal).
- Good Planning, organising and evaluation skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to deal directly with the livestock industry.
- Law enforcement.
- Report writing skills.
- Wiliness to work overtime
Duties
- Provision of technical and regulatory advice on animal products (live animals and genetic material) in line with the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No 62 of 1998) or AIA.
- Provide technical and regulatory support to ensure genetic integrity of animals.
- Provide advisory services and training of farmers and relevant stakeholders on breeding standards.
- Provide presentations in terms of the AIA.
- Evaluation of donor animals to ensure quality of animal products (semen, ova, eggs and embryos).
- Monitoring, packaging, labelling and storage of genetic material according to legal warranties and standards.
- Import and Export control of animal products in line with Animal improvement Act, 1998(Act 62 of 1998).
- Assist with administration of AIA permits for import and export of animal products (live animals, semen, ova, eggs, and embryos).
- Evaluation of genetic profiles before issuance of permits Confirm approval of donor animals before issuance of permits.
- Provide technical authorisations to ensure importation of genetically superior animals.
- Assist with recognition and registration of import agents for animal products.
- Liaison with clients in relation to animal improvement.
- Liaison with the animal production industry on technical and regulatory issues.
- Communicate technical and legislative issues on animal improvement.
- Engagement with academic and research institutions on animal improvement matters.
- Liaison with international regulatory bodies on animal improvement issues.
- Participate in breeders’ societies ‘annual general meetings to discuss constitution amendments to the AIA.
- Render administrative functions.
- Supervise junior staff in the animal improvement office.
- Update and maintain database on import and export of animal products and reproduction operators.
- Assist the animal improvement office with bank reconciliations.
- Consolidate monthly reports in the animal improvement office.
Enquiries
Ms Mmaphuti Setati Tel: (012) 319 7093
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email APTrecruit38@nda.gov.za
Department Notes
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 Preentry programme offered by the National School of Government (NSG). Find course details here: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/ appointment is subject to successful competition of the Nyukela Programme: Pre-entry Certificate to SMS and submission of proof. 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
Notes
EE Target: African Males and Persons with disability.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Closing Date
12 June 2026 at 16:00
Original Text
SALARY : R413 001 per annum (Level 8)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of BSc Agric in Animal Production/Animal Science or BTech in Animal Science or Advanced Diploma in Animal Science.
Registration with SACNASP. Job Related Work Experience 2 years relevant experience. Knowledge of the Animal Improvement Act,1998 (Act 62 of 1998)
and related Acts and regulations. Job Related Knowledge: Animal production
(husbandry). Full computer literacy. Basic legal document protocol. Animal improvement Act, 1998 and other related Acts and regulations. Hard filing to
maintain the registers required by the Act. Produce regular and accurate reports on animals, exports, imports and reproduction operators. The livestock
industry. Job Related Work Skills: Creative and innovative thinking and problem solving. Sound communication (Written and Verbal). Good Planning,
organising and evaluation skills. Computer literacy. Ability to deal directly with the livestock industry. Law enforcement. Report writing skills. Wiliness to work
overtime
DUTIES : Provision of technical and regulatory advice on animal products (live animals and genetic material) in line with the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No 62
of 1998) or AIA. Provide technical and regulatory support to ensure genetic integrity of animals. Provide advisory services and training of farmers and
relevant stakeholders on breeding standards. Provide presentations in terms of the AIA. Evaluation of donor animals to ensure quality of animal products
(semen, ova, eggs and embryos). Monitoring, packaging, labelling and storage of genetic material according to legal warranties and standards. Import and
Export control of animal products in line with Animal improvement Act, 1998(Act
62 of 1998). Assist with administration of AIA permits for import and export of animal products (live animals, semen, ova, eggs, and embryos). Evaluation of
genetic profiles before issuance of permits Confirm approval of donor animals before issuance of permits. Provide technical authorisations to ensure
importation of genetically superior animals. Assist with recognition and registration of import agents for animal products. Liaison with clients in relation
to animal improvement. Liaison with the animal production industry on technical and regulatory issues. Communicate technical and legislative issues
on animal improvement. Engagement with academic and research institutions on animal improvement matters. Liaison with international regulatory bodies on
animal improvement issues. Participate in breeders’ societies ‘annual general meetings to discuss constitution amendments to the AIA. Render
administrative functions. Supervise junior staff in the animal improvement office. Update and maintain database on import and export of animal products
and reproduction operators. Assist the animal improvement office with bank reconciliations. Consolidate monthly reports in the animal improvement office.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Mmaphuti Setati Tel: (012) 319 7093
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
APTrecruit38@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Males and Persons with disability.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 at 16:00
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.