Acting Chief Inspector

Job Description**_Operations Supervisory Development Opportunity_**:
**_The Operations Department is offering developmental opportunities for potential Talent to gain practical exposure to supervisory competencies while Acting in the role of Chief Inspector. _**:

- **_Acting Chief Inspector (CI) - Nelspruit and Hoedspruit_**:
**_This is a developmental, acting. opportunity - starting 01 April 2024 - which offer an ideal chance for individuals to be exposed to a supervisory 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 Harmonization 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
- 3 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, Avocado, Macadamia 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.