Senior Asessor-071-041

PPECB; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading certification board for perishable products in Durban is seeking an experienced candidate to oversee the inspection and certification of perishable products. The ideal applicant must have over 7 years of experience in cold chain functions, excellent customer service skills, and a Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification. Strong communication and training abilities are essential for this role, which supports the export competitiveness of South Africa's perishable product industries.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in various cold chain functions.
• Proven ability to fulfill 6 cumulative functions within cold chain.
• Specialist competence in container inspections and cold store registration.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and certify perishable products.
• Ensure correct application of quality management systems.
• Mentor junior staff and supervise Cold Chain Assessors.

Skills

Cold chain functions

Training subordinates

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification

Job description

The Successful Candidate Will Be Responsible For

• 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 Lead Assessor
• Provide technical support to Cold Chain Assessors and Cold chain Inspectors.
• Assist with supervision and training of Cold Chain Assessors.
• 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.
  
  

Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification
• A minimum of 7years experience in various cold chain functions. Please note candidates with less experience but with proven outstanding performance will be considered in line with PPECB's EE policy.
• Proven ability to fulfill 6 cumulative functions within cold chain.
• Competency requirement of minimum 120 credits (both technical and supervisory)
• Specialist competence on container inspections, cleanliness and PTI, container on board sensor calibration, container loading (normal and cold treatment), cold store registration, vessel inspection and loading(normal), Precooling certificate, Terminal monitoring, vessel carrying instructions (normal).
• Proven track record of training subordinates.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Proven track record of taking ownership and being accountable
• Excellent customer service skills
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job.
• 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.