Jobs at PPECB

Requirements 

Qualifications 

Essential 

Desirable 

• BCom Honours/ BBusSc in Finance/ Accounting or equivalent 

Completed articles 

• CA(SA)/ CIMA 
• Senior management programmes and/or leadership courses 

Experience 

Time Span 

Essential 

Desirable 

Experience in financial management, costing and accounting. 

• 15 years minimum 

A minimum of 5 years at senior management level.  

• 5 years minimum 

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, change management and strategy development 

• 5 years minimum 

Minimum of 10 years team management experience   

• 10 years minimum 

Relevant experience in the perishable produce export industry preferred 

• 5 years minimum 

Experience in financial analysis and modelling skills 

• 10 years minimum 

Knowledge 

Essential 

Desirable 

• In-depth knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act, Supply Chain Regulations, General Recognised Accounting Practices (GRAP), talaws financial modelling and applied costing methodologies and principles. 
• Good knowledge on corporate governance and risk management principles and methodologies in the workplace.  
• A sound understanding of the workings of national government, public entities, the perishable products industry and the export logistic chain. 

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills  

Essential 
Desirable 

• Strategy development and implementation  
• Strong financial analysis and modelling skills 
• MS Office suite and ERP

Contract Management 

• Data analytics 
• Change Management 
• Competency Profile: Behavioural 

Essential 

Desirable 

• Working with People  
• Adhering to Principles and Values  
• Adapting and Responding to Change  
• Writing and Reporting  
• Analysing 
• Creating and Innovating 
• Deciding and Initiating Action 
• Leading and Supervising 
• Persuading and Influencing  
• Physical and other

Essential 

Desirable 

• Must be able to travel locally and abroad as and when required                                                                                                           
• Must be in possession of a valid and appropriate driver’s licence and passport. 
• Own Reliable Transport  
• Good health   

Apply Before: 06/30/2025

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Job Description

• The Operations Department has a Temporary vacancy for 1 x Junior Assessor to be appointed on a fixed term contract in Montagu to independently conduct Cold Chain Inspections or Services according to standard protocols, work instructions and procedures as prescribed through PPECB‘s legislative mandate. The contract is to assist the area during the peak period of the Citrus season.

JOB DISCRIPTION:  

• Supervise container loading at various loading points
• Temperature monitoring in cold stores
• The minimum administrative tasks associated with job level
• Communicate with various clients on own specific tasks and outcome of decisions
• Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients 
• Continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• Experience in various cold chain functions, in particular container loading 
• Experience in various cold chain functions related to the specified geographical area would be advantageous
• Computer Literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and / or with minimum supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job
• Own mobile phone

Apply Before: 06/16/2025

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Job Description

• The Operations Department has a vacancy for Junior Inspector at the Paarl Regional Office to conduct inspection of products and equipment according to standard protocols as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate and for the developmental opportunities for some of our seasonal employees to gain additional competencies within the remainder of the 24-month period of the programme.

The purpose of the programme is to allow the incumbent sufficient time for product exposure; training; assessment; and soft skills. During the remainder of the 24-month period the selected delegate will be supported with a dedicated training plan and supervision by the region. The exposure and training will include:

• TITAN 2.0 ® competency;
• I-thrive (e.g., managing my time; dealing with conflict; etc.);
• Additional soft-skills courses to promote professional skills; and
• Additional courses to prepare for the new world of work (NWOW)

Depending on the regional needs; delegates of the programme may have the opportunity to take part in Relief Duty to receive exposure on additional products and will then be supported with accommodation and S&T allowance during such placements.

Areas of Responsibilities: 

• 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 working instructions;
• Perform administrative tasks;
• 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

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma in an agricultural or food science disciplines.
• National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology (AETP) would be advantageous.
• Practical experience, theoretical knowledge and competence in Citrus.
• Practical experience, theoretical knowledge/exposure related to the specified geographical area and/or competency in Stone fruit would be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to work independently and / or with minimum supervision.
• A valid code 08 driver's license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job. 

Additionally, the following criteria will be reviewed:

• Relevant Service history to the job in question at the PPECB
• Competency records (verified by the Harmonization Specialist)
• Performance records at the PPECB
• Disciplinary records during their service/contract at the PPECB

Apply Before06/16/2025