Junior Inspector

Perishable Products Export Control Board; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A quality certification service provider in Durban is seeking a candidate responsible for overseeing inspection, cold chain management, and export certification of perishable products. The ideal applicant will have a tertiary qualification in agriculture and excellent communication skills, along with operational planning abilities. A valid driving license is mandatory for this full-time position. Interested candidates should apply before February 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant products and cold chain disciplines is advantageous.
• Proven track record in responsible and accountable behavior.
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Apply roles in Inspection, Cold Chain, Food Safety, and Export Certification.
• Coordinate compliance with processes and protocols.
• Inspect and certify perishable products.
• Ensure correct application of quality management systems.
• Administrative tasks and reporting related to services.

Skills

Operational planning

Organizational skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

Tertiary qualification in agricultural discipline

National Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline

Please note: Candidates with less experience, but with proven outstanding performance will be considered in line with PPECB’s EE policy.

Experience and Knowledge on the relevant Products and cold chain disciplines will be advantageous.

Operational planning and organizing skills.

Good communication skills and a team player.

Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour.

A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle will be a requirement for doing the job.

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.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 360
• Job Category Product Inspection
• Posting Date 01/25/2026, 03:08 PM
• Apply Before 02/01/2026, 09:55 PM
• Degree Level National Diploma or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2 Old Mission, Durban, 4052, ZA