Senior Inspector - (998) Groblersdal at PPECB

High Level Objectives: 

• To ensure product quality inspections, Export Certification and cold chain services are done in accordance with the legislative mandate.
• To maintain compliance to Business Management systems.
• To maintain compliance to Human Capital policies and procedures
• To assist the Chief Inspector with Operational functions.
• To maintain compliance to all policies and procedures
• To ensure excellence in service delivery to both internal and external clients by adhering to PPECB core values.

Job Requirements

Essential:

• A Minimum Tertiary Qualification or a National Diploma/Degree in the following Sciences: Agricultural management / Crop production / Horticulture / Environmental Health / Food Technology.
• 7 years of relevant work experience within the perishable industry as a competent Inspector.
• Proven competence with 90 technical credits and 45 Soft Skills credits.
• Proven competence in 5 products of which Table Grapes, Citrus, Blueberries, Pome and Maize are compulsory.
• Practical experience and/or exposure Vegetables inspection and container loading will be advantageous.
• Thorough understanding and theoretical knowledge of the processes involved in product inspection of fresh produce, cold chain activities and food safety.
• Excellent proven experience on implementation and maintenance of all regional processes and database
• Computer Literacy.

Desirable:

• Training and mentoring experience
• Experience in the Inspection value stream
• Experience in acting in a Senior Inspector role 
• Supervisory experience