SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Western Cape: Stellenbosch
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. Job Related Knowledge: Knowledge of the 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. Job Related Skills: Ability to communicate well and interact with people at different levels. Planning and organising skills. Problem solving. Law enforcement skills. Interpersonal skills. influencing skills. Listening skills. Problem solving and decision -making skills. Change Orientation. Personal Commitment. Report writing skills. Team leadership. Customer service Orientation. Computer literacy. Problem Analysis and Decision Making. Extended working hours. Extensive Travelling. Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive.
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- 14 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.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.G Tsako Tel: (021) 809 1641
APPLICATIONS : Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve
Biko Street, Agriculture Place, ARCADIA, Pretoria, 0002 or by email AFQTrecruit10@nda.gov.za.
NOTE : EE Target: African and Coloured Males and Females, and Persons with disability.
CLOSING DATE : 24 April 2026 at 16H00