SALARY : R261 372 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Vioolsdrift
REQUIREMENTS : B-Degree / National Diploma in Agriculture or relevant qualification. 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. Law enforcement. Interpersonal skills. Problem
solving. Interpretation skills. Analytical skills. Influencing skills. Listening skills.
Computer skills. Report writing. A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive.
Extended working hours. Extensive Travel.
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 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 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
organisations, 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. 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, polices and international agreements and
standards. Communicate with the relevant stakeholders, identify, and establish
relevant forums.
ENQUIRIES : Mr L Mochena Tel No: (011) 390 7501
APPLICATIONS : can be submitted by post Private Bag X833, Pretoria, 0001 or hand it delivered to:
184 Jeff Masemola Street (formerly known as Jacob Mare), corner of Jeff
Masemola and Paul Kruger Streets, Pretoria.
NOTE : African, Coloured and Indian males and Coloured and Indian females are
encouraged to apply.