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Job Description The Statutory Operations Department has a vacancy for a Chief Inspector (CI) -Sundays River and Fort Beaufort to ensure the correct application of standards and protocols within the PPECB’s legislative mandate. The CI position is a specialist role aimed at transfer of skills and monitoring of consistent technical competence within the legislative framework of the PPECB. The position offers the ideal opportunity for individuals to gain experience of supervision within a small team environment. The CI has the specific deliverable of ensuring compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area. The position also offers the opportunity to influence business processes and practices within the Service Centre in which he/she is operating. The successful candidate will be required to be semi-functional which includes conducting inspections and participate in the annual relief duty plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification related to the specified geographical area. Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonization framework. Inspection and certification of perishable products. Inspection of the handling, storage and transport of perishable products. Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act. Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Perishable Products Export Control Board Act. Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions. Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements. Ensuring effective two way communication internal and external. Performance management of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance management framework. Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services. Accept the responsibility of continuous self improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance system. Participating in the relief duty roster Job Requirements Job Requirements A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience. Please note: Candidates with less experience, but with proven outstanding performance will be considered in line with PPECB’s EE policy. Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection services relevant to the specified geographical area. edge and experience of product inspection of the following products: Avocados, Citrus; Grain and Cold Chain principles is a requirement Experience in Food Safety audits will be an advantage. Experience as acting supervisor within the inspections will be to the advantage of applicants. Operational planning; training and organizing skills. Good communication skills and a team player. Excellent customer service skills. Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour. A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle Skills and Attributes that would be advantageous: Exposure to export certification Exposure to the Cold Chain environment Exposure to ISO 9001 applications Occupational health and safety Completeness of income Acting in a supervisory position PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. It is our intention to promote equity according to our Employment Equity plan with the filling of posts. All applications will be considered, with the understanding that, in terms of the PPECB Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. Apply Now

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