Agricultural Product Technician at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicant must be in possession of BSc Agric in Animal Production/Animal Science or BTech in Animal Science or Advanced Diploma in Animal Science. Registration with SACNASP.
• Job Related Work Experience 2 years relevant experience. Knowledge of the Animal Improvement Act,1998 (Act 62 of 1998) and related Acts and regulations.

DUTIES :

• Provision of technical and regulatory advice on animal products (live animals and genetic material) in line with the Animal Improvement Act, 1998 (Act No 62 of 1998) or AIA. Provide technical and regulatory support to ensure genetic integrity of animals. Provide advisory services and training of farmers and relevant stakeholders on breeding standards. Provide presentations in terms of the AIA. Evaluation of donor animals to ensure quality of animal products (semen, ova, eggs and embryos). Monitoring, packaging, labelling and storage of genetic material according to legal warranties and standards. Import and Export control of animal products in line with Animal improvement Act, 1998(Act 62 of 1998). Assist with administration of AIA permits for import and export of animal products (live animals, semen, ova, eggs, and embryos). Evaluation of genetic profiles before issuance of permits Confirm approval of donor animals before issuance of permits. Provide technical authorisations to ensure importation of genetically superior animals. Assist with recognition and registration of import agents for animal products. Liaison with clients in relation to animal improvement.
• Liaison with the animal production industry on technical and regulatory issues. Communicate technical and legislative issues on animal improvement. Engagement with academic and research institutions on animal improvement matters. Liaison with international regulatory bodies on animal improvement issues. Participate in breeders’ societies ‘annual general meetings to discuss constitution amendments to the AIA. Render administrative functions. Supervise junior staff in the animal improvement office. Update and maintain database on import and export of animal products and reproduction operators. Assist the animal improvement office with bank reconciliations. Consolidate monthly reports in the animal improvement office.