Technical Assistant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a candidate for an agriculture-related position focused on verifying compliance and quality control for various products. Responsibilities include supporting producers with audit preparations and liaising with suppliers to ensure material specifications are met. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and practical experience in agriculture. This role requires a detail-oriented individual passionate about agricultural standards.

Qualifications

• More than 2 years of experience in the agricultural field.
• Formal training in Due Diligence, Global Gap, HACCP, IFS.
• Experience in table grapes and pomegranates is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Verify producers and clients compliance with regulations.
• Conduct quality control inspections in orchards and packhouses.
• Assist producers with audits and technical support.

Skills

Verifying compliance

Quality control

Technical support

Liaising with suppliers

Education

Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Viticulture

Job description

Reference:10526 SJConsultant:Sone JohnsonJob Description:

• Verifying the producers and clients comply to all requirements and regulations.
• Collecting, filing, and updating producer accreditations.
• Perform quality control for table grapes, pomegranates, stone fruit and citrus products in orchards and at packhouses.
• Following up with overseas clients regarding information/documentation related to producers as requested by them.
• Responsible for ensuring that packaging material specifications meet client requirements/standards and that these are communicated to and implemented by the producers.
• Supporting producers to ensure they order the correct packaging material on time.
• Liaising with packaging material suppliers regarding orders for buffer stock and managing the buffer stock.
• Assist the Technical Manager and marketing team on administration.
• Technical support to producers.
• Assist producers with the audits.
• Collect, file and update all Producer accreditations
• Follow up with consignee’s regarding all Due Diligence information.
• Assist with the IFS audit.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture Viticulture, or in any Agricultural related fields.
• Formal training in handling and implementing Due Diligence, Global Gap, HACCP, IFS, and all relevant accreditations
• More than 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Experience in table grapes and pomegranates will be advantageous

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.