Agricultural Food and Quarantine Technician at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS    :  

•  Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and National Diploma in Agriculture (NQF6). Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience.

DUTIES    :  

•  Application and enforcement of legislation and international agreements. Conduct inspections and make recommendations in terms of the relevant prescripts and take appropriate actions. Conduct searches of passengers, motor vehicles etc. with regards 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 consignments destined for export that do not comply with the legislative requirements or international agreements or rejected by the 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 organisations, industries, private sector institutions, importers/exporters, legal representatives, and the 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 submissions as required.