PARLIAMENTARY AND CABINET SUPPORT is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 17 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng: Pretoria | closing date: 05 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS).
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Requirements
- Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Political Science / Business Administration (NQF level 6).
- Minimum of 3 years experiences in relevant working environment.
- Job related knowledge: Knowledge of ministerial operations.
- Knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa.
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Executive Authority’s portfolio.
- Job related skills: Computer literacy, Communication skills (verbal and written), Report writing skills, Negotiating skills and Interpersonal skills.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Ability to work within a team.
Duties
- Monitor events in Parliament to identify matters that have bearing on the Executive Authority.
- Peruse document like minutes of committees and cluster committees and monitor meetings of legislative structures to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority.
- Liaise with structures like portfolio and standing committee on matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority and brief Departments on decisions taken.
- Monitor events in cabinet to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority.
- Peruse documents like minutes of Cabinet and Cluster Committees and monitor meetings of the executive structures to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority.
- Liaise with structures, by attending meetings, like Cluster and Cabinet Committees.
- Render an efficient and effective Parliamentary services.
- Facilitate timeous and appropriate responses to parliamentary questions in the format prescribed by Parliament / the legislature and ensure departmental representation in parliamentary events.
- Compile cabinet memoranda, speeches, submissions, briefing notes and other documents as required.
- Gazette and table draft bills emanating from the portfolio of the executive authority.
- Provide advice and support in terms of policy and procedure to the Department in respect of key parliamentary events, like the tabling of the budget vote of the Executive Authority.
- Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices for parliamentary sessions.
- Manage and oversee the packing, dispatching and unpacking of official documents and equipment in Pretoria and Cape Town.
- Manage the movement of households to and from Cape Town.
- Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts / policies and other documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
- Remain up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts / policies and procedures that apply to his / her work terrain.
- Remain abreast with the procedures and processes applicable to the Executive Authority.
Enquiries
Ms Kgomotso Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7194
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 PCSrecruit33@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 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 readvertise 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.
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.
Original Text
SALARY : R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive remuneration package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS).
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Public Administration / Political Science / Business Administration
(NQF level 6). Minimum of 3 years experiences in relevant working environment. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of ministerial operations.
Knowledge of the political and parliamentary processes in South Africa. Broad knowledge and understanding of the functional areas covered by the Executive
Authority’s portfolio. Job related skills: Computer literacy, Communication skills
(verbal and written), Report writing skills, Negotiating skills and Interpersonal skills. A valid driver’s licence. Ability to work within a team.
DUTIES : Monitor events in Parliament to identify matters that have bearing on the Executive Authority. Peruse document like minutes of committees and cluster
committees and monitor meetings of legislative structures to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority. Liaise with structures like
portfolio and standing committee on matters that have a bearing on the
Executive Authority and brief Departments on decisions taken. Monitor events in cabinet to identify matters that have a bearing on the Executive Authority.
Peruse documents like minutes of Cabinet and Cluster Committees and monitor meetings of the executive structures to identify matters that have a
bearing on the Executive Authority. Liaise with structures, by attending meetings, like Cluster and Cabinet Committees. Render an efficient and
effective Parliamentary services. Facilitate timeous and appropriate responses to parliamentary questions in the format prescribed by Parliament / the
legislature and ensure departmental representation in parliamentary events.
Compile cabinet memoranda, speeches, submissions, briefing notes and other documents as required. Gazette and table draft bills emanating from the
portfolio of the executive authority. Provide advice and support in terms of policy and procedure to the Department in respect of key parliamentary events,
like the tabling of the budget vote of the Executive Authority. Co-ordinate and control movements between the Pretoria and Cape Town Offices for
parliamentary sessions. Manage and oversee the packing, dispatching and unpacking of official documents and equipment in Pretoria and Cape Town.
Manage the movement of households to and from Cape Town. Study the relevant Public Service and departmental prescripts / policies and other
documents to ensure that the application thereof is understood properly.
Remain up to date with regard to the applicable prescripts / policies and procedures that apply to his / her work terrain. Remain abreast with the
procedures and processes applicable to the Executive Authority.
ENQUIRIES : Ms Kgomotso Kgang Tel No: (012) 319 7194
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
PCSrecruit33@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African Males and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 17 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.