POST 36/10 : AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN REF NO:
3/2/1/2022/591
Directorate: Inspection Services
SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 7)
CENTRE : kwazulu – natal (durban)
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a Bachelor’s
Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture. Minimum of 1 year relevant
experience. Job related knowledge: Public Service Regulations. International
agreements, conventions and bilateral agreements relating to phytosanitary,
sanitary and food quality matters. Relevant legislation and regulations, norms
and standards. Export and import programmes and their requirements.
Planning and organising. Job related skills: Ability to communicate well and
interact with people at different levels. Planning skills, Law enforcement skills,
Interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Interpretation skills, Analytical skills,
Influencing skills, Listening skills, Computer literacy and report writing skills. A
valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive. Willingness to travel and work
extended hours.
DUTIES : Application and enforcement of legislation and international agreements.
Conduct inspections and make recommendations in terms of the appropriate
actions. Conduct searches of passengers, motor vehicles, etc with regard to
illegal imports of regulated agricultural products by the appropriate means, i.e.
physical inspections, sniffer dogs or X-ray machines. Prohibition of the sale of
imported and locally produced agricultural products that do not comply with the relevant legislative prescripts. Prohibition and detention of regulated
agricultural products. Seize and confiscate non-compliant agricultural
products. Handle consignment destined for export that do not comply with the
requirements or international agreements or are rejected by assignees. Initiate
investigations into the illegal importation, exportation and movement of
regulated agricultural products as well as other fraudulent activities. Institute
legal action for non-compliance. Attend and give evidence during court cases
where necessary. Handle complaints, queries and enquiries from customers.
Issue phytosanitary, quality and export certificates as required for international
trade purposes. Provide advisory services to stakeholders. Liaise with and
provide advice to stakeholders (e.g. trade organizations, industries, private
sector institutions, importers / exporters, legal representatives, assignees, etc)
regarding the operational application of the relevant Acts, prescripts,
certification schemes, norms and standards. Perform administrative duties.
Develop and maintain databases. Compile and submit the relevant reports and
submission as required. Manage the provision of animal quarantine services.
Manage the provision of animal quarantine services to limit the introduction of
infectious diseases and to prevent their spread in South Africa. Ensure that
animal quarantine services are conducted in accordance with applicable
agricultural legislation, policies and international agreements and standards.
Communicate with the relevant stakeholders, identify and establish relevant
forums.
ENQUIRIES : Mr K Naidoo Tel: (031) 368 8502
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by post to: Private Bag X9132, Pietermaritzburg,
3200 or hand delivered to: 1st Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg,
3200.
NOTE : African, Coloured and Indian Males and Coloured and Indian Females and
Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
CLOSING DATE : 14 October 2022 at 16:00