AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ADA)

BOARD SECRETARY 

REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM03/09/2026

Job Title Board Secretary

ADAHRM03/09/2026

Location 5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg

Grade/Salary L13 (Fixed Term Contract)

Employment Type 3 Year Fixed Term Contract

Reporting Officer  The Board of Trustees

Unit The Board of Trustees

Minimum requirements

• The position requires the incumbent to have a relevant Law degree.
• Chartered Institute of Secretaries qualification will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after admission as an attorney. A minimum of 3 years’ experience at management level.
• Knowledge of legal prescripts (Companies Act, PFMA, King Reports on Corporate Governance, etc.).
• The position requires that the incumbent must have experience in providing the necessary support and guidance to the Board, Board Committees and the Chief Executive Officer as to their rights, duties and powers.
• The incumbent should have experience in interpreting and commenting on relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence, code 8 (EB) and be in a position to drive such a vehicle.
• Computer skills are essential (Microsoft etc.).
• Experience in people management will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

To support the Board of Trustees and Chief Executive Officer in the execution of their duties and functions in terms of legislative, good corporate governance and service delivery requirements. The Board Secretary reports to the Board of Trustees and is expected to report to the Chief Executive Officer administratively:

• Effective coordination and management of all Board and Committee meetings.
• Secretarial and administrative support to the Board and its Committees.
• Promotion of sound Corporate Governance.
• Accurate records management.
• Managing the budget allocated to the Board

Competencies:

• Integrity, loyalty and discrete
• Teamwork and service orientation
• Self-motivated and self -starter
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.

Note:

• All applicants are subject to the signing of a performance agreement.
• ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
• Preference will be given to members of designated groups
•  Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Applications must be submitted in the following manner:
• A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation
• NB: A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Previous experience must be comprehensively detailed
• NB: Certified copies will be requested once shortlisted.
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
• Full names, addresses and telephone numbers of three work-related referees.
• If you are applying for more than one post, please submit a separate application for each post.

NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants

Enquiries: Mr. T Selai                                                                                    

Telephone:   033 347 8600

Closing Date: 08 October 2026

All applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, and a motivational letter, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication/source in which you saw the advertisement to; Attention: Ms Nobuhle Ngubane , Corporate Services, Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can be hand Delivered at 5 Cascade Crescent, Cascade Office Park, Pietermaritzburg, KZN or Agency via the ADA website (www.ada–kzn.co.za).

Should you not hear from ADA 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Mr. S.L. Gumbi 

Board Chairperson

PLEASE APPLY HERE

RE-ADVERTISEMENT CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER POSITION 

REF NUMBER : ADAHRM03/06/2026

Job Title CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Ref Number: ADAHRM 03/06/2026

Location 5 Cascades Crescent, Pietermaritzburg

Grade/Salary  L14 (DPSA Salary Scale)

Types of employment 3 Years (Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting Office Chief Executive Officer

Unit Chief Executive Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have completed Matric.
• NQF Level 7 Degree
• A Master’s Degree Qualification in Agriculture/Economics/Commerce/Business Administration/Development Management Studies/Project Management/Financial Management or relevant field of study, would be an added advantage
• A valid driver’s license.

Experience

• 5 years or more senior managerial working experience preferably within the public sector, or private sector.
• Experience in the facilitation, developing and management of partnership agreements with various stakeholders.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge and experience of financial, market/price and risk analysis in the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors.
• Knowledge and experience in the formulation and implementation of agricultural/agribusiness development strategies and approaches.
• Networking with stakeholders and report writing skills.
• Knowledge of Government’s land reform Programme and post transfer business processes.
• Provide advice to the CEO and Board on key issues and make recommendations on business decisions. Extensive programme and project management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legal prescripts. Extensive networks within the agricultural, agribusiness and food sectors both nationally and internationally

Skills:

• Provide leadership and support to staff to ensure effective management of the unit.
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
• Conduct regular performance review of staff to encourage personal development.
• Strong IT skills (generic applications, internal communications systems).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong analytical, policy and operational thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including report and memorandum writing skills as well as ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information.
• Ability to think conceptually and strategically.

Key Performance Areas:

• Technical implementation support
• Project implementation support
• Work with Partners and Donors in Specific Programmes
• Facilitation of value chain opportunities for Black Commercial Farmers
• Effective utilization of resources
• Stakeholder management
• Programme and project management
• Contract management
• Performance reporting
• Development and implementation of operational systems, policies and procedures

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representivity.

Note:

• All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement;
• ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
• Preference will be given to members of designated group
• Must be a South African citizen, preferably understanding the dynamics of KZN agricultural sector
•  Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
• Applications must be submitted in the following manner:
• A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation
• A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Previous experience must be comprehensively detailed and certified copies of qualifications)
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
• Full names, addresses and telephone numbers of three work related referees.
• If you are applying for more than one post, please submit a separate application for each post.

Enquiries: Mr Jerry Mfusi                                            

Tel: (033) 347 8600

Closing Date: 08 October 2026

Forward your applications, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication in which you saw the advertisement, for attention Mr J Mfusi, Office of the CEO Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3202 or hand deliver to No5 Cascades Crescent, Cascades Office Park, Montrose Pietermaritzburg or send applications via the ADA website. www.ada-kzn.co.za

Should you not hear from us 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful

Mr. MJ Mfusi 

Chief Executive Officer       

Job Category: Office of the CEO

Job Type: Contract

Job Location: ADA HEAD OFFICE

Job Status: live

PLEASE APPLY HERE

RE-ADVERTISEMENT AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE (ARC) CHAIRPERSON REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM08/2026

REFERENCE NUMBER: ADAHRM08/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AN INDIVIDUAL TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE OF THE AGRIBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (ADA)

The ADA seeks to appoint a suitably qualified professional to serve as Chairperson of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) of the Entity.

The members of the Audit & Risk Committee (ARC) are remunerated in terms of the applicable Treasury Regulations and relevant approvals/proclamations by the National Treasury. The term of office of the appointed candidate will be 24 months.

QUALIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• A degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management/Internal Audit/Law or
• A professional designation such as CA(SA)/ACCA/AGA(SA)/CIA/CISA or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Professional membership of a recognised profession will be an added
• Experience in serving as an Audit Committee Member or governance structure in a government institution will be another advantage.

SKILLS

• Financial and management
• Internal and external
• Financial
• Corporate
• Risk
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Performance
• Knowledge and understanding of the PFMA and National Treasury
• Knowledge of the standards of Generally Recognised Accounting Practice (GRAP).

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to lead and participate in the
• Ability to conduct the committee affairs efficiently and effectively with a good understanding of the committee’s position in the governance structure.
• Independence
• Integrity
• Objectivity
• Willingness to dedicate time to the Audit Committee

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the functional performance of Internal Audit
• Ensure the monitoring of the implementation of a combined assurance from all the assurance providers.
• Review the plans of both the Internal and External
• Review the reports of both Internal and External Audit and monitor implementation of recommendations by management.
• Review the Annual Financial

Suitable candidates will be selected with the intention of promoting representativity.

Note:

• All applicants are subject to the signing of performance agreement.
• ADA reserves the right not to appoint any applicant to the above position.
• Preference will be given to applicants of designated groups as defined by the Employment Equity Act (No. 55 of 1998).
• Applicants residing within KwaZulu-Natal would be an added advantage
• Females and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Applications must be submitted in the following manner:
• A covering letter indicating the reference number and the post that you are applying for, together with a brief motivation; and
• NB: A Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (previous experience must be comprehensively detailed)
• NB: Certified copies will be requested once shortlisted.
• Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application being disqualified.
• Full names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three work-related referees.

NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.

Enquiries: Mr. T Selai                                                                           

Telephone:  033 347 8600

Closing Date: 28 September 2026

All applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, and a motivational letter, stating the relevant reference number and the name of the publication/source in which you saw the advertisement to: Attention: Ms Bongiwe Zondi, Corporate Services, Agribusiness Development Agency, Private Bag x01, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3200. Applications can be hand Delivered at 5 Cascade Crescent, Cascade Office Park, Pietermaritzburg, KZN or Agency via the ADA website (www.ada–kzn.co.za).

Should you not hear from us within 8 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Mr. S.L. Gumbi 

Board Chairperson

Job Type: Contract

Job Status: live

PLEASE APPLY HERE