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Requirements

Knowledge

Understanding of the market linkage programme.

Knowledge of international trade agreements.

Knowledge and understanding of food safety standards.

General knowledge of import and export procedures and applicable international trade agreements.

Knowledge of customs and Excise Act, BBBEE Act, Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Agri-BEE Sector Codes.

Ability to interpret trade agreements and make recommendations.

Ability to analyse and interpret the utilisation of import and export quotas.

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Skills

SKILLS: Planning and organising skills.

Reporting procedures.

Analytical and innovative thinking.

Submission and report writing. (Develop memoranda, letters and submissions).

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision and under pressure.

Extensive travelling. A Valid driver’s license.

Render Market linkage programme.

Investigate market requirements and publish the information to facilitate access by historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs).

Promote compliance to food safety standards and requirements (South African Good Agricultural Practices, Global Good Agricultural Practice, Good Manufacturing practice, Good Hygiene Practice, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) by producers and processors of agricultural products to enhance market access.

Render preferential market access programme.

Administration of market access import and export quotas in terms of applicable trade agreements by means of issuing rebate permits.

Monitor the utilisation of permits and quotas.

Ensure compliance to permit conditions.

Administer, record and monitor payment fees for import and export permits.

Enhance participation of new and Small & Medium Enterprise (SME) traders in the rebate schemes.

Manage an awareness campaign on the compliance to the BEE sector codes by beneficiaries of the department’s preferential market access programme.

Render general administration services.

Render a general office administrative service to management and clients.

Undertake ad hoc activities.

How to apply

Email: Recruitment@dbe.gov.za

Tip: Many government posts require a completed Z83 form. Download it above and follow the guide.

Notes

Closing Date

27 March 2026 NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage.

Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z.83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only).

Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles).

Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her 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.

Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered.

Applications received after the closing date or faxed applications will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON