Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading quality certification organization in Durban is seeking a Technical Assistant to support grain sampling processes. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and a Grade 12 certificate. Successful candidates will assist inspectors with inspections and support internal clients while ensuring compliance with procedures. Additional skills in computer training and a valid driver's license are advantageous. Join us to play a vital role in the grain sector.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the PPECB as a Technical Assistant on the Grain sector.
• Certificates in computer training would be advantageous.
• A valid code 08 drivers licence and a car would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing support to internal clients.
• Extract grain samples from trucks and lorries.
• Assist with general tasks and inspections.
• Ensure cleanliness of inspection rooms.

Skills

Technical assistance

Grain sampling

Adherence to procedures

Computer skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing support to internal clients
• Primary function is to extract grain samples from trucks and lorries with a double barrel.
• Extract grain & grain product samples from bags with a hand probe.
• Ensuring adherence to internal business processes, procedures and policies
• Assist with general tasks
• Assisting inspectors/assessors with the inspection procedures inspection of grain products.
<>To assist the Inspectors/Assessor in drawing samples from loading grain products.
• The carrying of samples from trucks and lorries to the inspection room for analysing.
• Any other ad hoc functions under supervision of the Inspector/Assessor to him/her with their duties.
• Assist with calibrations: place probes into fruit during COT shipments and other adhoc Cold Chain functions.
• See that the inspection room and other rooms which were used, and apparatus are cleaned after inspections.

Job Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 5 years relevant experience in the PPECB as a Technical Assistant on the Grain sector
• Certificates in computer training would be advantageous
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
• A valid code 08 drivers licence and a car would be advantageous

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.