Agriculture Regional Manager Vacancy 2026 | Stipend: R932 292 per annum

Opportunity Overview

Agriculture is looking for a dedicated Regional Manager to join their team in Gauteng (Kempton Park). This significant role is within Inspection Services, focusing on ensuring compliance and quality standards for regulated agricultural products across the region.

The successful candidate will play a crucial part in managing the application of relevant legislation, coordinating inspection services, and upholding international agreements related to phytosanitary, sanitary, and food quality matters. This position offers a chance to contribute to agricultural trade promotion and food safety in South Africa.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• National Diploma (NQF6) in Agriculture, Natural Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Parasitology, Horticulture, Agronomy, Botany, Food Science, Microbiology, or Food Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a junior management level.
• Valid driver’s License.
• Job Related Knowledge:
• Public Service Regulations.
• International agreements, conventions, and bilateral agreements relating to Phytosanitary, Sanitary, and food quality matters.
• Relevant legislation, regulations, norms, and standards.
• Export and import programmes and their requirements.
• Job Related Skills:
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively at different levels.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Technical skills.
• Law enforcement skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpretation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Listening skills.
• Computer Literacy.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to work extended working hours and travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure the effective application of relevant legislation.
• Coordinate the provision of effective quality, sanitary, and phytosanitary inspection services for regulated agricultural products in the region.
• Ensure the application of all relevant international agreements or protocols in the region.
• Develop and ensure the implementation and application of standard operating procedures for the inspection of regulated agricultural products.
• Provide guidance and technical advice regarding the inspection of regulated agricultural products.
• Develop and implement action plans to ensure awareness programmes and activities.
• Manage inspections related to plant health quality and food hygiene in the region.
• Ensure the promotion of agricultural trade through quality and sanitary assurance.
• Manage the issuing of phytosanitary, quality certificates, and export certificates for international trade.
• Participate in various internal and external forums.
• Conduct audits on relevant systems and assignees.
• Manage the collection, collation, and verification of information pertaining to phytosanitary, quality, and food safety management systems.
• Liaise with national and international stakeholders, industry role players, other departments, and officials on technical matters related to regulated plant and plant products.
• Represent the Department in various forums.
• Provide information, advice, and guidance to emerging and established farmers concerning market access.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted by 31 July 2026.

Send your application via email to: RMrecruit54@nda.gov.za

Ensure the reference number 3/3/1/54/2026 is clearly stated in the subject line of your email.