NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COUNCIL (NAMC) VACANCIES

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FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR
Type of Position 5 Years Contract Position
Reporting to Chief Financial Officer 
Based: Pretoria 
Reference No: HRREC005/25
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
National Diploma in Financial Management / Accounting. 
Bachelor’s degree in financial management/ accounting will be an added advantage. 
Two (2) years’ working experience in the Finance Environment. Postgraduate qualifications in Financial Management / Accounting will be an added advantage.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
• Mathematical ability, Accountancy, Administrative, Computer, Coordination, Communication, and Time Management and Administration Support. 
• Accuracy, Customer Focused, Deadline driven, Details focused, Professionalism, Diligent, Proactive, Analytical, Trust, Tact, Teamwork, and work under pressure. 
• Knowledge of PFMA, PPPFA, Treasury Regulations, various Treasury Instruction notes and circulars, GRAP and Pastel Evolution. 
 
KEY FOCUS AREA 
• Preparation of the requisition for Finance and Administration 
• Capturing of invoices details on the system on a weekly basis 
• Ensuring that creditor’s payments are done within 30 days. 
• Management of creditors, including keeping invoice register, payment analysis, etc. 
• Issuing of payment advice to supplier 
• Reconciliation and processing of payroll claims e.g. Subsistence and Travelling claims, advances, cellphone, and data claims, etc. 
• Compiling creditors reconciliations monthly 
• Reconciliation and management of petty cash 
• Filling of invoices and assisting auditors with requests for invoices 
• Carry out other tasks as and when requested by Chief Financial Officer 
• Reconciliations of commitments and accruals monthly 
• Proper record and management of staff advances including keeping an advance register. 
 
 
To apply for the position, please forward CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za.
Kindly quote “Financial Administrator” in the subject line when applying.
 
Closing date: 13 June 2025. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of ID and Qualifications. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidate will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification prior to appointment. 
 
NB: All applications without quoting “Financial Administrator” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za, and for further enquiries, send an email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.
 
 
 
 
 

​MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT 
Type of Position Permanent 
Reporting to Chief Financial Officer 
Based: Pretoria 
Reference No: HRREC004/25
 
 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
A Bachelor’s Degree in Financial Accounting or Related Financial Qualifications. Post -graduate Degree will serve as an advantage. 4 - 5years’ minimum management accountant experience, of which 3 years must preferably be in a public sector entity. Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or other recognized qualification). CA(SA) will be an added advantage. Excellent numeracy and analytical skills. Accountable and handle figures with integrity. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 
• Principles and practice of financial accounting, Public Finance and Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations and guidelines. 
• Public entity budgeting and reporting process. 
• Knowledge of Sage Evolution and VIP Payroll, Caseware 
• Government accounting standards (GRAP). Asset Management principles and guidelines. 
• Public Service Anti-Corruption Strategy and anti-corruption and fraud prevention measures. 
• Medium Term Strategic Framework (government priorities) and Estimates of National Expenditure (ENE). 
• Framework for managing performance information. 
• Excellent numeracy and analytical skills. 
• Accountable and handle figures with integrity. 
 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 
1. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 
• Prepare and submit quarterly reports to DALRRD and National Treasury. 
• Produce detailed annual cash flow forecasts to form the basis for the working capital. 
• Monitor expenditure trends and reports on variances on a monthly basis. 
• Prepare monthly management expenditure reports 
• Prepare cash flow projections linked to the annual budget. 
• Manage the budget process for NAMC. 
• Compile quarterly expenditure report for Management, Audit & Risk Committee and Council. 
• Compile Treasury regulations and the PFMA checklist on a quarterly basis. 
• Keep abreast of National Treasury, developments and other regulatory requirements. 
• Review financial data for accuracy, correctness and completeness. 
• Actively participate in the Extended Management Committee as required. 
• Assist with the development and presentation of finance policies and procedures to the organisation. 
 
2. BUDGETING 
• Discuss budget against actual expenditure with senior managers on a monthly basis. 
• Prepare MTEF budget submission and submit to DALRRD and Treasury as per deadlines 
• Provide advice and reports to management and staff in the development of budgets, budget methodology and management of budgets. 
• Manage the assets of NAMC, this includes maintenance of fixed assets register, reconciliations and annual review of useful lives of assets, etc 
• Prepare monthly reconciliation for various general ledger accounts, e.g., leave provision, prepayments, accruals, assets, etc 
 
3. REPORTING 
• Provide advice and reports management and staff in the development of budgets, budget methodology and management of budgets. 
• Manage the preparation of monthly management reports. 
• Investigate anomalies and variances; provide ad hoc reports as required by management. 
• Provide historical financial data and analysis as requested. 
 
4. COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROLS 
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements relating to financial control, financial management and accounting. 
• To analyse processing and procedural requirements and recommend standard procedures and systems to be followed across the organisation. 
• Ensure suitable internal controls are in place and assist in the training of staff in new processes or procedures. 
• Assist with preparations and execution of internal and external Audits. 
• Ensure quality of the work submitted is of a standard required within the division. 
• Ensure that all audit queries are addressed in timely manner 
 
 
To apply for the position, please forward CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za.
Kindly quote “Management Accountant” in the subject line when applying. 
 
Closing date: 11 June 2025. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of ID and Qualifications. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidate will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification prior to appointment. 
 
NB: All applications without quoting “Management Accountant” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za, and for further enquiries, send an email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.

​SENIOR ECONOMIST: AGRO-FOOD CHAINS 
Type of Position Permanent 
Reporting to Manager: Agro-Food Chains 
Based: Pretoria 
Reference No: HRREC003/25
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• A master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. A PhD in Agricultural Economics would be an advantage. 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in agricultural economics and agricultural sector development. Minimum of 1-year entry level supervision experience. Experience in conducting research and disseminating research output to various stakeholders. Must be in position of grade minimum B driver’s license. 

 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Knowledge and application of the Marketing of Agricultural Product Act of 1996. 
• Appreciation and knowledge of the agriculture and agro-processing nexus. 
• Expert knowledge and application of MS Word Office (Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint). 
• Knowledge and application of databases such as the Abstract of Agricultural Statistics, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), TradeMap, South African Revenue Services (SARS), Trade MAP, FAO and ability to extract data and formulate an analysis. 
• Proven ability to operate economic decision-making tools such as SPSS, STATA, GAMS, GEMPACK, and e-views. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Government Statutes, Procedures, and Processes. 
• Knowledge and practical application of project management. 
• Clear understanding of the value chain analysis and report writing. 
• Ability to undertake economy-wide analysis of shocks and trends that affect the performance of the agricultural sector. 
• Strong financial management and budgeting. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
1. EXECUTE STRATEGIC OVERSIGHT, TIMELY AND QUALITY DELIVERY OF AGRO-FOOD CHAIN REPORTS 
• Assist with the implementation of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP). 
• Contribute and write research papers and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals. 
• Timeously develop and publish Agro-Food Chains reports as indicated in the Job Purpose. 
• Write reports from economy-wide analysis of shocks and trends that affect the performance of the agricultural sector 
 
2. MANAGE / EXECUTE STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT 
• Manage stakeholders and engage in various platforms on programs related to Agro Food Chains unit. 
• Ensure information and knowledge sharing through platforms such as conferences, seminars, workshops. 
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with government departments throughout the three spheres. 
• Disseminate research output on agro food chains to stakeholders through various platforms (e.g., presentations, live media, conferences, etc). 
• Establish solid, broad and wide networks with stakeholders in various value chains. 
• Provide inputs/reports on cross-focus areas, cross divisional collaboration and partnership such as economy wide sector analysis. 
 
3. ASSIST MANAGEMENT OF THE AGRO-FOOD UNIT RESEARCH TO ACHIEVE OUTPUTS 
• Establish collaboration and partnership with like-minded institutions to promote access to markets by all participants. 
• Undertaking independent research projects. 
Conduct extensive research on market access policies, strategies, and programs whose research output is to increase access and participation in the agricultural economy. 
• Assist the Supervisor to develop the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan (APP) for Agro-food Value Chains unit. 
• Manage Economists and/or other junior staff to achieve the research objectives of the Agro-Food Chains unit. 
• Regular travelling to directly interface with exporters, importers and various stakeholders to optimise market access. 3
 
To apply for the position, please forward CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za.
Kindly quote “Senior Economist-AgroFood Chains” in the subject line when applying. 
 
Closing date: 11 June 2025. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of ID and Qualifications. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. Successful candidate will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification prior to appointment. 
 
NB: All applications without quoting “Senior Economist-AgroFood Chains” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za, and for further enquiries, send an email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.

​ECONOMIST: AGRO-FOOD CHAINS 
Type of Position Permanent 
Reporting to Manager: Agro-Food Chains 
Based: Pretoria 
Reference No: HRREC002/25
 
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
A four-year bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Alternatively, a three-year bachelor’s degree in agriculture plus an honours degree in Agricultural Economics. A master’s degree in Agricultural Economics would be an advantage. Minimum of one year experience in the provision of agricultural economics services. Collaborating author on the publication of at least one article in reputable academic journals. Experience in conducting research and disseminating research output to various stakeholders. 
Must be in position of minimum grade B driver’s license. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS 

• Appreciation and application of the Marketing of Agricultural Product Act of 1996. 
• Clear understanding and knowledge of the agriculture and agro-processing nexus. 
• Knowledge and application of MS Word Office (Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint). 
• Knowledge and application of databases such as the Abstract of Agricultural Statistics, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA), TradeMap, South African Revenue Services (SARS), Trade MAP, FAO and ability to extract data and formulate an analysis. 
• Knowledge and ability to operate economic decision-making tools such as SPSS, STATA, GAMS, GEMPACK, and e-views. 
• Knowledge and understanding of Government Statutes, Procedures, and Processes. 
• Knowledge and understanding of the value chain analysis and report writing. 
• Ability to undertake economy-wide analysis of shocks and trends that affect the performance of the agricultural sector. 

 
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
TIMELY AND QUALITY DELIVERY OF AGRO-FOOD CHAIN REPORTS 

• Assist with the implementation of the Agriculture and Agro-processing Master Plan (AAMP). 
• Contribute to and write research papers and articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals. 
• Timeously develop and publish Agro-Food Chains reports as indicated in the Job Purpose. 
• Write reports from economy-wide analysis of shocks and trends that affect the performance of the agricultural sector 

 
STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION AND MANAGEMENT 

• Assist to manage stakeholders and engage in various platforms on programs related to Agro Food Chains unit. 
• Ensure information and knowledge sharing through platforms such as conferences, seminars, workshops. 
• Develop and maintain solid relationships with government departments throughout the three spheres. 
• Disseminate research output on agro food chains to stakeholders through various platforms (e.g., presentations, live media, conferences, etc). 
• Establish solid, broad and wide networks with stakeholders in various value chains. 
• Provide inputs/reports on cross-focus areas, cross divisional collaboration and partnership such as economy wide sector analysis. 

 
ASSIST MANAGEMENT OF THE AGRO-FOOD UNIT TO ACHIEVE RESEARCH OUTPUTS 

• Establish collaboration and partnership with like-minded institutions to promote access to markets by all participants. 
• Undertaking independent research projects. 
• Conduct extensive research on market access policies, strategies, and programs whose research output is to increase access and participation in the agricultural economy. 
• Assist the Supervisor to develop the Strategic Plan and the Annual Performance Plan (APP) for the Agro-food Value Chains unit. 
• Regular travelling to directly interface with exporters, importers and various stakeholders to optimise market access. 

 
To apply for the position, please forward CV to hrrecruitment@namc.co.za. 
Kindly quote “Economist-AgroFood Chains” in the subject line when applying. 
 
Closing date: 11 June 2025. 
 
Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of ID and Qualifications. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please note that your application was unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be subjected to reference checks and qualification verification prior to appointment. 
 
NB: All applications without quoting “Economist-AgroFood Chains” in the subject line will be automatically disqualified. 
 
By applying for this position, you hereby acknowledge that you have read and accepted the following disclaimer as per the Protection of Personal Information Act, Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA): I hereby consent for NAMC to process my personal information as part of the recruitment process, given that the NAMC shall take all reasonable measures to protect the personal information of applicants and for the purpose of this disclaimer “personal information” shall be defined as outlined in the POPIA. 
 
Please visit www.namc.co.za, and for further enquiries, send an email to hr@namc.co.za. The NAMC reserves the right to withdraw, amend or not fill the position.



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