Senior Inspector-037-034

To independently conduct inspections of various products, services and certification of various products according to the standards protocols, procedures and SOP's as prescribed through the PPECB's legislative mandate as well as to facilitate the competency processes and assist with training initiatives.

The
Operations Department
has a vacancy for a
Senior Inspector
based in
Robertson
to conduct inspection of products and equipment according to standard protocols as prescribed through PPECB's legislative mandate.

Job Description

• Inspect and certify perishable products.
• Inspect the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
• Ensure the correct application of quality management systems, BMS procedures and work instructions.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Provide continuous support to Chief Inspector.
• Provide technical support to Inspectors.
• Assist with training of Inspectors.
• Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients.
• Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcome of decisions
• Participate in the relief duty roster
• Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework.

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma in an Agricultural discipline with five (5) years relevant work experience as a competent Inspector.
• Proven competence with 90 technical credits and 45 Soft Skills credits.
• Proven competence in the main products, relevant to the region, of which Citrus, Stone-Plums, Stone-Other, Table Grapes, Pome and Vegetables (Butternuts and Pumpkins) are compulsory.
• Practical experience and/or exposure in Container loading will be advantageous.
• Thorough understanding and theoretical knowledge of the processes involved in product inspection of fresh produce, cold chain activities and food safety.
• Excellent proven experience on implementation and maintenance of all regional processes and databases.

• The following competencies would be advantageous

• Proven leadership ability

• Supervisory experience
• Experience in training and mentoring
• Experience as senior within the inspections, cold chain and harmonization strategy
• Computer Literacy

About Us
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for South African producers and exporters of perishable food products.

Established in 1926, the PPECB has delivered valuable services to the perishable products industry for over 90 years by enhancing the credibility of the South African export certificate and supporting the export competitiveness of South Africa's perishable product industries.