Supervisory Development Opportunity: Acting Chief

Job DescriptionThe Operations Department is offering developmental opportunities for potential Talent to gain practical exposure to supervisory competencies while Acting in the role of Chief Inspector.

These developmental acting opportunities - starting 01 April 2023 - offer the ideal chance for individuals to be exposed to the supervision role within a small team environment.

**OVERVIEW OF EXPOSURE**:
The primary objective is to ensure compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area.

**Responsibilities**:
**Supervision competency**:

- Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification and/or Cold Chain functions related to the specified geographical area.
- Performance motivation of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance motivation system.
- Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Talent Management framework.
- Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act and/or the Perishable Products Export Control Board Act.

**Technical competency**:

- Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services.
- Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
- Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external.
- Inspection and certification of perishable products and/or the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
- Job Requirements**Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required**:

- A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline and be in a Senior Inspector role
- 5 years' experience in a Senior Inspector role is preferable
- Experience in Food Safety audits will be an advantage
- Knowledge and experience of all inspection services relevant to the specified geographical area.
- Proven competence and experience of Citrus and Container loading, minor products inspection would be advantageous.
- Exposure to Export Certification and Orchard Inspection would be advantages.
- Experience in Food Safety Audits would be advantages
- Operational planning; training and organizing skills.
- Good communication skills and a team player.
- Proven track record of transferring skills
- Excellent customer service skills and conflict management
- Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour.
- A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle.

**APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS**:

- PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act.