Senior Agricultural Registration Officer: REF NO: 3/3/1/99/2026 at Department of Agriculture(DOA)

SALARY : R413 001 per annual (Level 08) 

CENTRE : Gauteng: Pretoria 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicant must be in possession of a Grade 12 certificate and National Diploma or B-Degree in Public Management / Public Administration / Office Administration / Business Administration / Business management (NQF 6). Must have a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience of administration in the regulatory environment.
• Job-Related Knowledge: Knowledge of Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agriculture Remedies and Stock Remedies Act No.36 of 1947 together with its regulations and standard operating procedures. Public Service Regulations, Procurement procedures. Regulations relating to agricultural inputs, pest control operators and sterilizing plants. Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Planning and organizing. DPSA HR policies and prescripts.
• Job Related Skills: Supervisory skills, Planning and executions, Good interpersonal skills, Problem solving skills, Computer literacy, report writing, Ability to communicate well with people at different levels. Customer services skills, Telephonic etiquette, Motivational skills, Innovative thinking and Communication skills (verbal & written). The candidate must be willing to work extended hours and be in a possession of a valid driver’s license. 

DUTIES :

• To coordinate and oversee the provision of administrative services in the registration of agricultural inputs in line with relevant legislations. Manage the registration of agricultural remedies applications in terms of the Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act (Act No. 36 of 1947). Respond to routine enquires with both the internal and external stakeholder. Develop and ensure maintenance of information databases and records management system.
• Verify the correctness of the registration documents issued to stakeholders. Compile correspondence to clients and external and internal stakeholders in relation to the registration applications. Compile statistical information/repots relating to the registration applications. Liaise with the Agricultural Management Advisors or Registrar for processing of registration applications.
• Represent the unit at the stakeholder liaison meetings. Oversee and provide general financial administrative support for registration of Agricultural Inputs. Facilitate payment to service providers for service rendered. Ensure that the prescribed registration application fees are paid as per the regulations. Locate and verify the payment of application received.
• Verify and reconcile the revenue collected through ledger notices. Provide support in the review of tariffs for services offered by the directorate. Facilitate the refunding of overpayments or duplicate revenue. Assist auditors with audit process in the directorate. Process minor Agricultural Inputs registration applications.
• Receive and verify documentation for minor applications (e.g. renewal of products, products name changes and product ownership changes). Ensure that the correct prescribed tariffs are paid. Approve minor applications and issue certificate accordingly. Staff Supervision. Allocate and ensure quality of work. Ensure capacity and development of staff. Ensure proper utilization of equipment. Assess staff performance. Apply discipline.