SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST is a South African government vacancy at Department of Agriculture (DoA). This job is part of Circular 15 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gauteng: Pretoria | closing date: 22 May 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Directorate
International Trade Promotions
Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Centre
Gauteng: Pretoria
Requirements
- Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree plus an Honours degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics.
- Job Related Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in an agricultural trade / economic environment.
- Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act.
- Computer literacy.
- Knowledge of economics and financial (advanced) analytical techniques.
- Planning and organizing.
- Project Management.
- Job Related Skills: Computer skills.
- Statistical Skills.
- Advanced Negotiation Skills.
- Advanced Communication Skills.
- Advanced Presentation Skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
Duties
- Monitor the implementation of the SADC FTA and SACU Agreement.
- Prepare and attend interdepartmental meetings, SADC Free Trade Area and SACU trade meetings/negotiations when required.
- Attend to industry’s trade enquiries under these Agreements.
- Draft and present industry (Agricultural Trade Forum) reports (monthly, quarterly report, briefing papers) where required.
- Advice on trade relations with countries in Africa.
- Monitor bilateral agricultural trade with African countries.
- Advice on trade policies, non-tariff barriers and regulations.
- Monitor African countries policies through the WTO Trade Policy Reviews.
- Participate in SADC-COMESA-EAC Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA) negotiations / meetings.
- Consult with industry and provide technical inputs in the preparation for the Tripartite FTA negotiations / meetings.
- Prepare and participate in the interdepartmental meetings, SACU Consultations and AfCFTA Trade meetings / negotiations when required.
- Conduct trade analysis on T-FTA countries.
- Provide reports to management and industry (ATF) where required.
- Participate in African Continental FTA negotiations.
- Consult with industry and provide technical inputs in the preparation for the African Continental FTA negotiations when required.
- Prepare and participate in the interdepartmental, SACU consultations and AfCFTA trade meetings / negotiations when required.
- Conduct trade analysis on AfCFTA countries.
- Represent the DoA and the sector in the National Implementation Committee
Enquiries
Mr S Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 319 8189
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 SAErecruit27@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. Shortlisted applicants for the advertised vacancies will undergo two pre-entry assessments: a practical assessment and an integrity assessment, both of which form part of the selection criteria after the interview, the selection committee will recommend candidates for a generic management competency assessment, as per the Department of public Service and Administration (DPSA) directives. The assessment will evaluate candidates’ managerial competencies using standardised tools. 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.
Notes
EE Target: African, Coloured Males and White Females 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 : R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics or a 3-year Bachelor’s degree
plus an Honours degree in Agricultural Economics / Economics. Job Related
Work Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ supervisory experience in an agricultural trade / economic environment. Job Related Knowledge:
Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act. Computer literacy. Knowledge of economics and financial (advanced) analytical techniques. Planning and
organizing. Project Management. Job Related Skills: Computer skills.
Statistical Skills. Advanced Negotiation Skills. Advanced Communication Skills.
Advanced Presentation Skills. A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Monitor the implementation of the SADC FTA and SACU Agreement. Prepare and attend interdepartmental meetings, SADC Free Trade Area and SACU
trade meetings/negotiations when required. Attend to industry’s trade enquiries under these Agreements. Draft and present industry (Agricultural Trade Forum)
reports (monthly, quarterly report, briefing papers) where required. Advice on trade relations with countries in Africa. Monitor bilateral agricultural trade with
African countries. Advice on trade policies, non-tariff barriers and regulations.
Monitor African countries policies through the WTO Trade Policy Reviews.
Participate in SADC-COMESA-EAC Tripartite Free Trade Area (T-FTA)
negotiations / meetings. Consult with industry and provide technical inputs in the preparation for the Tripartite FTA negotiations / meetings. Prepare and
participate in the interdepartmental meetings, SACU Consultations and
AfCFTA Trade meetings / negotiations when required. Conduct trade analysis on T-FTA countries. Provide reports to management and industry (ATF) where
required. Participate in African Continental FTA negotiations. Consult with industry and provide technical inputs in the preparation for the African
Continental FTA negotiations when required. Prepare and participate in the interdepartmental, SACU consultations and AfCFTA trade meetings /
negotiations when required. Conduct trade analysis on AfCFTA countries.
Represent the DoA and the sector in the National Implementation Committee
ENQUIRIES : Mr S Mazibuko Tel No: (012) 319 8189
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email
SAErecruit27@nda.gov.za
NOTE : EE Target: African, Coloured Males and White Females and Persons with disability.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 15 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.