Junior Inspector

Perishable Products Export Control Board; Kakamas; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in agriculture seeks an Inspector to join their team in Kakamas, Northern Cape. The role involves ensuring compliance with agricultural standards related to inspection, cold chain, and export certification of perishable products. Candidates should hold a National Diploma in Agriculture, have experience in inspection services, and possess strong communication skills. The position requires a valid code 08 driving license and the ability to work independently. Benefits include exposure to diverse agricultural practices and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of inspection services relevant to the specified area.
• Citrus Competency is advantageous.
• Experience in cold chain functions, particularly container loading.
• Strong operational planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Apply roles in Inspection, Cold Chain, Food Safety and Export Certification.
• Coordinate compliance to prescribed processes and protocols.
• Inspect and certify perishable products.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
• Perform administrative tasks and reporting.

Skills

Inspection

Cold Chain

Food Safety

Export Certification

Customer Service

Education

National Diploma in Agriculture or related field

Completed AETP qualification

Tools

Titan 2.0

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

The position offers the ideal opportunity for individuals to gain experience within a small team environment. The Inspector has the specific deliverable of ensuring compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols, work instructions and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying roles in Inspection, Cold Chain, Food Safety and Export Certification related to the specified geographical area.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act.
• Ensuring adequate competency levels 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 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma in Agriculture or related field of study
• Completed AETP qualification
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection services relevant to the specified geographical area.
• Citrus Competency will be advantageous
• Experience in various cold chain functions related to the specified geographical area, in particular container loadingwill be advantageous
• Operational planning; training and organizing skills.
• Computer Literate.
• Experience on Titan 2.0 will be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and / or with minimum supervision
• 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 are inherent requirements of the job
• Own mobile phone