The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for 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...
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The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supervision of staff and operations in the Inspection value stream related to the specified geographical area.
- Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonisation framework.
- Inspection and certification of perishable products.
- Inspection of the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
- Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act.
- Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.
- Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
- Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external.
- Performance management of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance management system.
- Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services.
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance system.
Requirements:
A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience. Please note: Candidates with less experience, but with proven outstanding performance will be considered in line with PPECB’s EE policy.
- Proven competence in the main products of the geographical area which includes, Stone Fruit, Table Grapes, Citrus and Pome Fruit
- Knowledge and experience in product inspection of the following products would be advantageous: Canned Products, Blueberries, Flowers and Vegetables
- Experience as an acting supervisor within the inspection discipline would be advantageous.
- Operational planning; training and organizing skills.
- Good communication skills and a team player.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour.
- A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle.
Apply Before02/13/2026, 11:00 PM
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Providing administrative support to external and internal clients.
- Data base administration and ensure timeous capturing on the information system
- Comparing of information on different databases
- Document and administrative control according to standards
- Timeous recording of information on ERP
- Ensuring adherence to internal business processes, procedures and policies
- Assist with general administrative tasks
- Reception duties
- Build and maintain good relations with PPECB internal and external clients
- Continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
- A minimum of 1 years relevant administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
- Good numeric skills with track record would be advantages
- Basic experience in accounting would be advantageous
- Typing skills (45 words per min.) would be advantageous
- Certificates in computer training would be advantageous
- Knowledge of ERP system would be advantageous
- Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
- Good verbal, comprehension and written communication skills is essential
- The ability to work independently and / or within a team
- Excellent customer service skills
- A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle will be advantageous
- Own mobile phone
- Willingness to work on Weekend/public Holidays and overtime.
Apply Before02/13/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- Inspect and certify perishable products
- Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products
- Perform administrative tasks
- Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions participate in relief duty roster
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
Job Requirements
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- An understanding of the fresh fruit industry
- Be Familiar with storage and handling of Perishable products.
- A valid code EB/ 08 drivers license with own reliable transport will be an advantage
- Computer literacy
- Excellent customer service skills
Apply Before02/12/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- Inspect and certify perishable products
- Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products
- Perform administrative tasks
- Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions participate in relief duty roster
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
Job Requirements
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- An understanding of the fresh fruit industry
- Specialist competency in container loading normal and temperature monitoring.
- A valid code EB/ 08 drivers license with own reliable transport will be an advantage
- Computer literacy
- Excellent customer service skills
Apply Before02/12/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- Inspect and certify perishable products
- Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products
- Perform administrative tasks
- Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions
- participate in relief duty roster
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
Job Requirements
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- An understanding of the fresh fruit industry
- Be Familiar with storage and handling of Perishable products.
- A valid code EB/ 08 drivers license with own reliable transport will be an advantage
- Computer literacy
- Excellent customer service skills
Apply Before02/12/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- We are seeking a Junior Business Intelligence Data Analyst (1-year Fixed Term Contract) to join our dynamic BI team within the Perishable Products Export Control Board. The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Job Requirements
- Minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Information Technology or related field
- Diploma in Business Analysis or IIBA certification (Desirable)
- Data Governance certificate/course (Desirable)
- Certification in Data fundamentals and Data Science (Desirable)
- Knowledge of data integrity checking in the development life cycle
- Knowledge of AI concept and Data Science (Desirable)
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in:
- Data analysis & report development
- Experience in using Data visualisation tools
- Experience in writing T-SQL queries
- Experience in using relational databases
- Experience in data warehousing star schema methodology
- Experience in requirement elicitation and documentation
- Experience in issue resolution
- Experience in data profiling
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret data from various sources, including databases, spreadsheets, and other data repositories.
- Develop and maintain data models, ensuring accurate and efficient data processing.
- Create meaningful visualizations and reports to communicate insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with business teams to understand their data needs and provide tailored analytics solutions.
- Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation processes.
- Assist in the development and implementation of data-driven strategies and initiatives.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in data analysis and business intelligence.
- Provide support and training to end users on data analytics tools and techniques.
- Work closely with the IT team to optimize data infrastructure and systems.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes and workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Data Analytics, or a related discipline.
- Strong proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, including SQL, Excel, and data visualization software.
- Knowledge of data modeling and database management concepts.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms is preferred.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to understand and interpret business requirements and translate them into actionable data insights.
- Familiarity with data governance and privacy regulations is an asset.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry trends.
- 0-2 years of experience in a similar role or relevant internship experience.
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Job Description
- The successful candidate will play a key role in transforming data into actionable insights, supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Job Requirements
- Minimum qualification of a National Diploma in Information Technology or related field
- Diploma in Business Analysis or IIBA certification (Desirable)
- Data Governance certificate/course (Desirable)
- Certification in Data fundamentals and Data Science (Desirable)
- Knowledge of data integrity checking in the development life cycle
- Knowledge of AI concept and Data Science (Desirable)
- Minimum 1-3 years' experience in:
- Data analysis & report development
- Experience in using Data visualisation tools
- Experience in writing T-SQL queries
- Experience in using relational databases
- Experience in data warehousing star schema methodology
- Experience in requirement elicitation and documentation
- Experience in issue resolution
- Experience in data profiling
Responsibilities
- Work with large datasets, both structured and unstructured, to identify patterns and trends.
- Build and implement advanced models and algorithms to extract meaningful insights.
- Design and execute experiments to test and validate data-driven hypotheses.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide data-backed recommendations.
- Develop efficient data processing pipelines to ensure timely and accurate analysis.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in data science and agricultural technologies.
- Document and present findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Assist in the development of data-driven strategies for agricultural optimization.
- Ensure data security and privacy compliance throughout the analysis process.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills, particularly in Python or R.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn).
- Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and their applications.
- Familiarity with agricultural domains is an advantage.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills.
- A passion for data-driven decision-making and continuous learning.
- Willingness to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
Apply Before02/12/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- Inspect and certify perishable products
- Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products
- Perform administrative tasks
- Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions
- participate in relief duty roster
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
Job Requirements
- A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
- An understanding of the fresh fruit industry
- Be Familiar with storage and handling of Perishable products.
- A valid code EB/ 08 drivers license with own reliable transport will be an advantage
- Computer literacy
- Excellent customer service skills
Apply Before02/11/2026, 10:55 PM
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Job Description
- A Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification
- A minimum of 7 years' experience in various cold chain functions. Please note that candidates with relatively experience but with proven outstanding performance may be considered in line with PPECB's EE policy.
- Proven ability to fulfill at least 6 cumulative functions within cold chain.
- Competency requirement is a minimum of 120 credits (both technical and supervisory)
- Required Competencies include 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.
Apply Before02/10/2026, 10:55 PM
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Main purpose of the job
- To independently conduct inspections of various products, services and certification of various products according to the standards protocols, procedures and SOP’s as prescribed through the PPECB’s legislative mandate as well as to facilitate the competency processes and assist with training initiatives
High level job 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.
Requirements
Qualifications
(Essential)
- A Minimum Tertiary Qualification or a National Diploma/Degree in the following Sciences:
- Agricultural management / Crop production
- Horticulture
- Environmental Health or
- Food Technology
- (Desirable)
- Qualification in the following areas:
- Risk Management
- Supervisory courses
- Facilitator courses
- Assessor courses
- Leadership courses
Experience
(Essential) (TimeSpan: 7 Years)
- Experience within the perishable industry
(Desirable)
- Training and mentoring experience
- Experience in the Inspection value stream
- Experience in acting in a Senior Inspector role
- Supervisory experience
Knowledge
(Essential)
- Knowledge of relevant legislation (APS Act, PPEC Act)
- Product knowledge according to the Talent Framework
- Export Certification knowledge
ISO 9001
Risk Management and Fraud
- Competency in relevant products
(Desirable)
Technical Skills/ Functional Skills
(Essential)
- Assessing portfolios of evidence
- Proven competence with 90 technical credits and 45 Soft Skills credits.
- Mentoring on technical training
- Product inspection skills (incl. use of technical equipment handling)
- Competency in the products (Pome, All Stone and Blue berries) and number of products relevant to the role (competency in Vegetables and Container Loading will be advantageous)
Competency Profile: Behavioural
(Essential)
- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Presenting and Communicating Information
- Writing and Reporting
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Creating and Innovating
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
- Following Instructions and Procedures
- Adapting and Responding to Change
- Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
- Analysing
- Creating and Innovating
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
- (Desirable)
- Persuading and Influencing
- Relating and Networking
- Learning and Researching
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
Physical and other
(Essential)
- Business travel – Local
- Good health (ability to distinguishing colour and working at hi
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