Marketing Officer Jobs Pretoria
Marketing Officer
A new opportunity for a Marketing Officer role is available in the public sector in Pretoria. This position focuses on strengthening agricultural market access, supporting trade participation, and improving opportunities for producers and traders across Gauteng and the wider South Africa.
The role is suited to graduates in Agricultural Economics who want to contribute to market development and agricultural trade systems. With a structured government environment and exposure to policy, trade agreements, and market linkage programmes, this position provides practical experience in supporting producers, processors, and small enterprises in accessing both local and international markets.
Role Overview
The Marketing Officer will work within the Directorate responsible for marketing programmes that help agricultural producers connect with markets. The position involves analysing market opportunities, supporting trade access programmes, and ensuring compliance with agricultural standards and trade agreements.
The successful candidate will also help expand participation of historically disadvantaged individuals and small enterprises in agricultural trade initiatives.
Salary: R397 116 per year (Level 08)
Location: Pretoria
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Grade 12 certificate
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics (NQF Level 7)
- At least two years of relevant experience in an Agricultural Economics environment
- Valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel when required
A strong understanding of agricultural trade systems and market development programmes will support success in the role.
Key Knowledge Areas
Candidates should be familiar with several important frameworks and policies related to agricultural trade and marketing.
Important knowledge areas include:
- Market linkage programmes and agricultural value chains
- Import and export procedures
- International trade agreements
- Customs and Excise legislation
- BBBEE Act and Agri-BEE Sector Codes
- Marketing of Agricultural Products Act
- Food safety and quality standards
Understanding compliance standards such as South African Good Agricultural Practices, Global GAP, Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Hygiene Practice, and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points will be beneficial.
Core Responsibilities
The Marketing Officer will support several programmes designed to improve market access for agricultural products.
Key responsibilities include:
Market Linkage Support
- Investigate market requirements for agricultural products
- Publish market information to assist producers and traders
- Support market access for historically disadvantaged individuals
Market Access and Trade Administration
- Manage import and export quota permits linked to trade agreements
- Monitor the utilisation of quotas and permits
- Ensure compliance with permit conditions
- Record and monitor payments related to permits
Industry Participation and Awareness
- Encourage participation of new and SME traders in rebate schemes
- Promote compliance with BEE sector codes within supported programmes
- Support awareness initiatives related to agricultural trade opportunities
Administrative Duties
- Prepare reports, memoranda, and submissions
- Provide general administrative support to management and stakeholders
- Participate in ad hoc departmental projects when required
Skills That Support Success
The role requires a balance of analytical ability and administrative discipline. The following skills are particularly valuable:
- Planning and organisational ability
- Strong analytical thinking
- Report writing and documentation skills
- Ability to interpret policy and trade agreements
- Independent work ethic with minimal supervision
- Innovative thinking when analysing market access challenges
Professionals who enjoy research, policy interpretation, and agricultural market development often find this type of role rewarding.
Application Preparation Tips
When preparing an application for a government marketing or agricultural economics role, it helps to highlight experience that shows both technical knowledge and administrative capability.
Helpful preparation tips include:
- Emphasise experience related to agricultural markets, trade systems, or value chains
- Include examples of research, reporting, or analytical work completed during employment or studies
- Mention any exposure to international trade, import or export procedures, or compliance standards
- Demonstrate ability to work independently and manage structured reporting tasks
- Highlight any work with producers, agricultural businesses, or SME development initiatives
Clear documentation of qualifications and experience in agricultural economics or related programmes can strengthen an application.
Eligibility Notes
This role forms part of employment equity initiatives, with preference aimed at African males and persons with disabilities in line with departmental targets. Candidates who meet these criteria and possess the required qualifications are encouraged to consider the opportunity.