Job Description
Duties and responsibilities at this grade will entail:
Conducting inspection and compliance audits to growers, growers' association, dealers and manufacturers;
Monitoring activities associated with production, dealing, handling and processing of scheduled crops;
Inspecting imports and exports of scheduled crops for compliance to existing standards;
Undertaking regular surveillance and audits on agro- processing facilities and farms to ensure compliance;
Enforcing industry codes of practice and standards;
Inspecting crops produce and product quality and quantities; and
Collecting and preparing samples for analysis.
Person Specifications
For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -
Diploma in any of the following disciplines: - Food Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Farm Management, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Education, Biology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
Proficiency in computer applications.