POST 15/01 : SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST REF NO: 3/3/1/27/2026
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 : 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.

CLOSING DATE : 22 May 2026 at 16:00
NOTE : 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.