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AGRICULTURAL FOOD AND QUARANTINE TECHNICIAN 6 POSTS REF NO: 196/2015 Directorate: Inspection Services SALARY : R196 278 per annum CENTRE : Durban (2 Posts) Port Elizabeth (2 Posts) Stellenbosch/Cape Town (2 Posts) REQUIREMENTS : A National Diploma or BSc degree in Agriculture with at least one of the following subjects as a major: Horticulture, Botany, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Production/Protection, Agronomy, and Microbiology (you are required to furnish a credit certificate and/or statement of results). Relevant technical knowledge of and experience in law enforcement. Knowledge of the Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act 36 of 1983) and related regulations and international agreements to ensure that the sanitary and Phytosanitary status of plants and plant products comply with the relevant minimum requirements. Knowledge of relevant legislation, international standards and agreements e.g. WTO-SPS, TBT and IPPC. Good communication, problem-solving, interpersonal relations, conflict handling, planning and organising skills. Computer literacy in MS Office software. A valid driver’s licence and the ability to drive. DUTIES : Enforce the Acts, related legislation and international agreements to ensure that the sanitary and Phytosanitary status of plants and plant products comply with the relevant minimum requirements. This includes the independent planning and conducting of inspections and auditing of assignees respectively, and inspections include sampling, testing, surveys, investigations, detections and administrative tasks relating to these functions. The incumbent may be required to conduct inspection away from his/her station as well as overnight away from his/her station when necessary. Render service on short notice and after hours at or away from his/her station when necessary. ENQUIRIES : Ms R. Subban, Mr P. Pillay and Mr G. Tsako, tel. (031) 368-8500, (041) 407-4019 and (021) 809-1641. APPLICATIONS : daff1humanjobs.co.za or fax: 086 762 2863 Apply Now

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