AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN 8 POSTS REF NO: 153/2017

SALARY : R226 611 per annum
CENTRE : Nakop X2, Vioolsdrift X2, Lebombo X2 and Cape Town International Airport X2
REQUIREMENTS : Applicants must be in possession of a National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and/or Animal Health with Horticulture/Botany/Plant Protection (Entomology/Plant Pathology), Animal Diseases and/or Production as a major subject(s) (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of results). Sufficient technical experience and knowledge with regard to the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act 36 of 1983), the Animal Diseases Act, 1984, (Act 35 of 1984), the Meat Safety Act, 2000 (Act 40 of 2000), the Plant Improvement Act 1976, (Act 53 of 1976), the Liquor Products Act, 1989 (Act 60 of 1989), the Genetically Modified Organisms Act, 1997 (Act 15 of 1997), the Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act 119 of 1990), the Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 1947 (Act 36 of 1947) and various international guidelines and obligations. Good communication skills. Planning, organising, problem-solving, interpersonal relations and analytical skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability and willingness to conduct inspections inter alia on trucks, in containers, etc. Prepared to travel and work away from home/office on short notice, work shifts as well as irregular hours and overtime during the week and weekends. Computer literate in MS Office software (Word and Excel). Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive.
DUTIES : Conduct inspections, sampling and other necessary functions including punitive measures and administration to exercise imports and exports control over agricultural products regulated by various relevant international guidelines and obligations. Liaise and provide technical advice to stakeholders eg trade organisations, industries, private sector institutions, importers/exporters, legal representatives, assignees, etc. Conduct searches of passengers, motor vehicles, etc with regard to illegal imports of regulated agricultural products by the appropriate means ie physical inspections, sniffer dog or X-ray machines and perform administrative duties.
ENQUIRIES : Mr N.B. Luvhimbi, tel. (012) 309-8737/Ms L.R. Moodley, tel. (012) 309-8736 and Mr L. Mochena, tel. (011) 390-7501
APPLICATIONS : daff26@humanjobs.co.za or fax: 086 537 5172
NOTE : In terms of the departmental employment equity targets, priority will be given to African males, Coloured males, Indian males, Coloured females and people with disabilities.