CHIEF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYOR (GRADE A – B) REF
NO: 3/2/1/2026/181 (X2 POSTS)

Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R939 408 – R1 755 627 per annum, (Salary will be in accordance with the OSD
requirements)
CENTRE : Western Cape (Mowbray)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and 4-years
Bachelor of Science Degree in Land Surveying / Geomatics. Minimum of 6
years post qualification survey experience required. Compulsory registration
with South African Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Land
Surveyor on appointment. Compulsory registration with South African
Geomatics Council (SAGC) as a Professional Surveyor to perform cadastral
surveys. Job related knowledge: Programme and project management.
Survey, legal and operational compliance, Survey operational communication,
Process knowledge and skills, Maintenance skills and knowledge, Mobile
equipment operating skills, Survey design and analysis knowledge, Research
and development, Computer-aided survey applications, Creating high
performance culture, Technical consulting and Survey and professional
judgement. Job related skills: Strategic capability and leadership skills,
Problem solving analysis skills, Decision making skills, Team leadership skills,
Creativity skills, Customer focus and responsiveness skills, Communication
skills, Computer skills, People management skills, Planning and organising
skills, Conflict management skills, Negotiation skills and Change management.
A valid driver’s license.
DUTIES : Design, plan and perform surveys to solve practical survey problems
(challenges), improve efficiency and enhance safety. Manage projects on the
application of new and existing survey technologies. Manage and plan surveys
of a varied and complex nature. Develop cost effective solutions and approve
surveys according to prescribed requirements / standards. Promote safety in
line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Evaluate existing technical
manuals, standard drawings and procedure to incorporate new technology.
Provide expert advisory and support services. Coordinate and develop tender
specifications. Maintain survey operational effectiveness. Manage the
execution of maintenance strategy through the provision of appropriate
structures, systems and resources. Set survey maintenance standards,
specifications and service levels according to organisational objectives.
Monitor maintenance efficiencies according to organisational goals to direct or
redirect survey services. Governance. Allocate, control, monitor and report on
all resources. Compile risk logs and manages significant risk according to
sound risk management practice and organisational requirements. Provide
technical consulting services for the operation on survey related matters to
minimise possible survey risks. Manage and implement knowledge sharing
initiatives e.g short-term assignments and secondments within and across
operations, in support of individual development plans, operational
requirements and return on investment. Monitor the exchange and protection
of information between operations and individuals to ensure effective
knowledge management according to departmental objectives. Financial
management. Ensure the availability of and management of funds to meet the
Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) objectives within the survey
environment / services. Manage the operational capital project portfolio for the
operation to ensure effective resourcing according to organisational needs and
objectives. Manage the commercial value add of the discipline related
programmes and projects. Facilitate the compilation of innovation proposals to
ensure validity and adherence to organisational principles. Allocate, control
and monitor expenditure according to budget to ensure efficient cash flow
management. People management. Manage the development, motivation and
utilisation of human resources for the discipline to ensure competent
knowledge base for the continued success of the survey services according to
the organisational needs and requirements. Manage subordinates’ key
performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and
taking actions to correct deviations to achieve departmental objectives.
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Kekana Tel No: (012) 326 8050
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X10, Mowbray or hand
delivered during office hours to: 14 Long Street, 5th Floor, Cape Town, 8001.
FOR ATTENTION : Human Resource Management
NOTE : African Males and African and Indian Females and Persons with disabilities
are encouraged to apply.

POST 08/02 : DEPUTY DIRECTOR: NATIONAL PLANT HEALTH REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/180

Directorate: Plant Health
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (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 BSc or BSc
Agriculture in Plant Pathology, Nematology or Entomology or relevant
qualification. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience at junior management
level. Job related knowledge: International agreements, conventions and
bilateral agreements. National and international trade. Relevant phytosanitary
legislation and regulations. Related legislation (interpretation, drafting).
Departmental and Directorate Organisational structure and functions. Insight
of relevant technical field of application. Scientific methodology. Departmental
initiatives. Export programs standards and requirements. Import requirements
and programs. Work related policies and procedures. Financial legislation,
policies and procedures. Provisioning Administrative System, policies and
procedures. Personnel management. Disciplinary code. Personnel evaluation
system. Problem solving techniques. Effective communication. Meeting
procedures. Negotiating principles. Computer knowledge (use software).
Auditing procedures. Relevant industries structures. Job related skills: Ability
to communicate and interact with people at different levels. Planning,
Management and Organising skills. Creativity. Problem solving and
interpersonal skills. Analytical, listening and interpretation skills. Computer
literacy. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive.
Willingness to work extended hours and to travel.
DUTIES : To draft policy as well as plant health legislation, norms and standards, to
control regulated pests. Ensure Plant Health updated and revised legislation.
Ensure the contractual agreements are developed maintained, followed up
revised as determined by need and pest risk. To draft and maintain pest survey
protocols and contingency plans as well as monitoring eradication programmes
for regulated pests in an early warning system regarding plant health biosecurity which
includes the identification of research priorities regarding
invasive pests. Ensure pest survey protocols are drafted and maintained for
new and priority pests. Ensure eradication programs are designated, monitored
and carried out. Ensure early warning systems are developed for emerging
pests such as contingency plans, preparedness plans and pest outbreak
response plans (action plans). Identify research priorities and serve on the
Departmental Research Committee. To conduct policy and regulatory audits to
ensure pest management is in compliance with plant health measures and
standards. Ensure policy and regulatory audits are carried out at surveillance
and eradication sites, chemical storage sites, ports of entry to enable plant
health early warning systems. Ensure policy and regulatory audits are carried
out in terms of the implementation of current standard operating procedures,
the plant health policy and legislation. To manage information in support of a
national data bank for plant health standards and norms. Ensure pest
information regarding surveillance records are captured and managed in
centralized database system. Ensure records for plant health legislation and
policy amendments etc are kept. To manage the resources of the Subdirectorate:
National Plant Health Matters (Physical, Human and Financial).
Ensure proper utilization of the budget by managing and reporting expenditure.
Monitor and ensure proper utilization of equipment and reporting thereof.
Evaluate and monitor performance and appraisal of employees. Ensure
capacity and development of staff. Manage discipline.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JH Venter Tel No: (012) 319 6384
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly
known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets,
Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001

POST 08/03 : AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT REF NO: 3/2/1/2026/173

Directorate: Agriculture Inputs Control
Re-advertisement, applicants who applied previously are encouraged to reapply.
SALARY : R908 502 per annum (Level 12), (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 Veterinary
Science (BVSc / BVMCH) Degree. Compulsory registered with South African
Veterinary Council as a Veterinarian. Minimum of 3 years post qualification
regulatory experience. Minimum of 3 years experience at junior management
level. Job related knowledge: Expertise and experience in the evaluation of
stock remedies. Expertise and experience in the interpretation of Fertilizer,
Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies and Stock Remedies Act no 36 of 1947
together with its regulations and guidelines. Job related skills: Knowledge of
and experience in: Programme and project management. Scientific
methodologies and models. Ability to research and develop independently.
Computer applications (Microsoft office software – Word, Excel and
PowerPoint). Legal compliance. Data analysis (high level analytical skills).
Presentation skills. Technical report writing (ability to prepare and present
complex reports). Customer services skills. Communication skills (verbal and
written). A valid driver’s licence. Ability to work under pressure. Willingness to
work extended hours and overtime may be required.
DUTIES : Evaluate and review application for the registration of stock remedies. Conduct
analysis of scientific data during the evaluation of applications to register stock
remedies. Gather and interpret data, evaluate results and disseminate
information by publishing information packages. Formulate proposals and
compile reports by writing technical submissions when required. Develop and
customize scientific models and techniques by contributing to the technical
aspects of regulations. Development of new policies, programs and processes
relating to registration of stock remedies, including the preparation of
guidelines, manuals and scientific and technical reports on the regulation and
use of stock remedies. Identify gabs and develop appropriate interventions by
developing policies, guidelines, systems and procedures by developing
administrative and compliance regulations and Standard Operating
Procedures. Provide scientific support and advice through client advisory
meetings and via emails. Develop working relations with client base during
liaison meetings with clients. Create public awareness of the science system
through liaison with stakeholders. Provide scientific data, information and
advice as requested by responding to technical enquiries. Customer service
management. Continuous professional development to keep up with new
technologies and procedures by attending technical workshops and
conferences. Research / literature studies to improve expertise by reading
technical publications. Liaise with relevant bodies / councils, industries,
government Departments and other stakeholders on science and regulatory
related matters. Human capital development. Mentor, train and develop
candidate scientists and others to promote skills / knowledge transfer and
adherence to sound scientific principles and code of practice.
ENQUIRIES : Mr MJ Mudzunga Tel No: (012) 319 7303
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or
hand delivered during office hours to: 184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly
known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets,
Pretoria or to Agriculture Place, 20 Steve Biko (formerly Beatrix) Street,
Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001