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Zinhle Amanda Xulu
Durban
Summary
Visionary Chief Agricultural Legislation Inspector with expertise in regulatory compliance and risk assessment. Implements stringent inspection protocols to safeguard agricultural integrity and public health. Drives stakeholder engagement through effective communication and awareness initiatives, contributing to enhanced community education and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Agricultural Legislation Inspector
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fishers
04.2013 - Current
- Inspection on manufacturing establishment, imported Products, depots, co-ops, shop, pest control operators, sterilizing plants and taking samples to ensure that Agricultural inputs are complying with provisions of Acts
- Implementation of Fertilizer, Farm feed, Agricultural Remedy and Stock Remedy Act 36/1947
- Conducts farm audits
- Investigated and addressed complaints to uphold regulatory standards and improve community trust
- Registered and acknowledged complaints/enquiries with head office, ensuring prompt attention and resolution
- Promoted agricultural safety through distribution of awareness pamphlets to community members, enhancing knowledge of safe practices
- Conduct or participate in raids, agricultural shows, meetings and presentations
- My professional responsibilities have exposed me to increasingly complex issues involving chemical safety, risk assessment, risk communication, environmental contamination, occupational exposure, and regulatory decision-making
Senior Agricultural Food and Quarantine Technician
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fishers
01.2009 - 03.2013
- Conducting Inspection on animal & animal products/plant & plant product, Sampling, and Control Import & Export of agricultural products.
- Ensured compliance of agricultural products with import requirements to effectively manage risks.
- Exercising of Agriculture Acts such as Agricultural pest Act No. 36 of 1983, Animal disease Act No. 35 of 1984, Meat Safety Act, 2000, Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Act 1947 and etc.
- Application of relevant legislation and obligations to reduce and control risk associated with plant products as well as quality risk associated with animal products.
- Knowledge and understanding of the IPPC and ISPM’s as well as the WTO-SPS Agreement and its application.
- Application of PFMA and PSA Acts.
- Coordinated and maintained accurate record-keeping for permits and phytosanitary certificates in the office.
- Represent the department on committees in the border environment.(BCOCC)
- Participated in the BCOCC Risk Committee.
- Conducted inspections, attended meetings, and performed surveys on fruit fly populations at Emahlathini, Botha Hoop, and Mahamba Border Posts.
- Managed logistics and coordination at local transport office.
- Doing office report (Daily, Weekly, monthly reports, Dexco report), asset management and controlling inventory.
- Controlled inventory and asset management processes.
- Assisted clients in applying for import permits.
- Doing presentations in community for border security campaign.
- Attending Head Office Meeting
- Mentoring New officials
Educator
Department of Education (Emandlethu High School)
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Facilitated engaging classroom activities to promote student participation and enhance learning outcomes.
- 1. Art and culture –grade 08 & 09
- 2. Agricultural sciences-grade 10 & 11
- 3. life sciences –grade 12
- Teaching:
Educator
Department of Education (Ezandlazethu High School)
05.2007 - 12.2007
- 3. Facilitated engaging classroom activities to enhance student participation.
- Collaborated with peers on projects to foster a supportive learning environment.
- 1. Art and culture –grade 08 & 09
- 2. Agricultural sciences-grade 10
- Teaching:
Education
Bachelor of Science - Post Grad Diploma pesticide Risk Management
University of Capetown
Cape Town, WC01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Advance Diploma In Management Science (Specializing In Quality )
Durban Univerisity of Technology
Durban, KZN01-2021
B-Tech - Agriculture Animal Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, GP01-2014
N.Diploma - Agriculture (Animal production Production)
Mangosuthu Technikon
Durban, KZN01-2007
National Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Production
Mangosuthu Technikon
01-2007
Senior Certificate (Matric) - Isi-Zulu, English, Biology, Physical Science, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Afrikaans
Ekuphakameni adult Centre
Eshowe, KZN01-2002
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Risk mitigation
- Hazard identification
- Quality control
- Environmental monitoring
- Inspection planning
- Audit planning
- Sample collection
- Data analysis
- Legislative documentation
- Inspection reports
- Report writing
- Writing reports
- Regulatory training
- Regulatory awareness
- Stakeholder engagement
- Problem solving
- Industrial standards knowledge
Accomplishments
- National Diploma in Agriculture, Animal Production, Mangosuthu Technikon, 2007-01-01
- Small Scale Dairy
- Advance Cultivated Pastures
- Coaching and Mentoring Course
- Conflict Management Course
- Customer Service Course
- Advance Export Course
- Public Service Induction Course
- Import and Export Training
- Human Trafficking Training
- Department of Agriculture, 2006-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Languages
Custom
830921 0388 085
Certification
- [Area of study] certified
Interests
- running , strength training, cooking, chilling with friends
Timeline
Chief Agricultural Legislation Inspector
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fishers
04.2013 - Current
Senior Agricultural Food and Quarantine Technician
Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fishers
01.2009 - 03.2013
Educator
Department of Education (Emandlethu High School)
01.2008 - 12.2008
Educator
Department of Education (Ezandlazethu High School)
05.2007 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Science - Post Grad Diploma pesticide Risk Management
University of Capetown
Bachelor of Science - Advance Diploma In Management Science (Specializing In Quality )
Durban Univerisity of Technology
B-Tech - Agriculture Animal Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
N.Diploma - Agriculture (Animal production Production)
Mangosuthu Technikon
National Diploma in Agriculture - Animal Production
Mangosuthu Technikon
Senior Certificate (Matric) - Isi-Zulu, English, Biology, Physical Science, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Afrikaans
Ekuphakameni adult Centre