New Vacancies at PPECB

Job Description

The Operations Department has a vacancy for an Inspector to conduct inspection of products and equipment according to standard protocols as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate.

Job Description 

• 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 discipline.
• National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology would be advantageous.
• Proven competency and experience of products inspected in the relevant region i.e. Stone Plums and/or Stone Other and Citrus.
• Practical experience/competency in Table Grapes and Pome will be an advantage.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate.
• The ability to work independently and / or with minimum supervision.
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job.

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OVERVIEW OF EXPOSURE:

Operations Supervision is a specialist competency aimed at ensuring the correct application of standards and protocols within the PPECB’s legislative mandate; transfer of skills and monitoring of consistent technical competence within the legislative framework of the PPECB.

 The primary objective is to ensure compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area.

Responsibilities:

Supervision competency:

• Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification and/or Cold Chain functions related to the specified geographical area.
• Performance motivation of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance motivation system.
• Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonization framework.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act and/or the Perishable Products Export Control Board Act.
• Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.

Technical competency:

• Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
• Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external.
• Inspection and certification of perishable products and/or the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
• The successful developmental candidates will be required to be semi-functional. 

Job Requirements

• CI: A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience or a competent senior inspector with at least 10 years relevant work experience of which 3 years in a Senior Inspector role

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge and experience on the following:  Citrus, avocados, minor products, container loading.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection and/ or cold chain services relevant to the specified geographical area.

Interpersonal competencies and leadership potential:

• Strong self-development orientation and drive
• A history of strong, consistent work-performance 
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
• Strong leadership orientation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• PPECB Brand Ambassador
• Willingness to travel
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle

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OVERVIEW OF EXPOSURE:

Operations Supervision is a specialist competency aimed at ensuring the correct application of standards and protocols within the PPECB’s legislative mandate; transfer of skills and monitoring of consistent technical competence within the legislative framework of the PPECB.

 The primary objective is to ensure compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area.

Responsibilities:

Supervision competency:

• Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification and/or Cold Chain functions related to the specified geographical area.
• Performance motivation of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance motivation system.
• Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonization framework.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act and/or the Perishable Products Export Control Board Act.
• Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.

Technical competency:

• Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services.
• Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
• Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external.
• Inspection and certification of perishable products and/or the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
• The successful developmental candidates will be required to be semi-functional. 

Job Requirements

• CI: A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience or a competent senior inspector with at least 10 years relevant work experience of which 3 years in a Senior Inspector role

Technical competencies:

• Knowledge and experience on the following:  Citrus, avocados, minor products, container loading.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection and/ or cold chain services relevant to the specified geographical area.

Interpersonal competencies and leadership potential:

• Strong self-development orientation and drive
• A history of strong, consistent work-performance 
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
• Strong leadership orientation
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• PPECB Brand Ambassador
• Willingness to travel
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle

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Job Description
The Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for the following:

• Implementation of Chromatographic Techniques, i.e. GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, for the analysis of Pesticide residues in fresh produce and the     accompanying interpretation and evaluation of results. 
• Coordinating the activities of the laboratory technicians and interns, and optimizing the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.
• Ensure service delivery to the customers - reporting of results within the documented turn-around time.
• Method validation - addition of new matrices and/or pesticide actives.
• Implementation of the Quality Management System (ISO17025).
• Communication and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-management. 
• Minimize financial risks.
• Management of critical consumables

Job Requirements
Qualification required:

• Minimum qualification of a National Diploma Analytical Chemistry. 

Experience required:

•  At least 5 years of experience as a laboratory analyst working in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. 
•   Implementation of accredited test methods, increasing the scope of accreditation and a particular understanding of the technical processes of GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis of pesticide residues.
•  Interpretation and evaluation of test results, and troubleshooting
•  Method validation and creation of validation reports according to EURACHEM regulations.
•  Analysis of pesticide residues using the QuEChERS extraction technique.

Key responsibilities:

•  Compliance to statutory requirements
•  Coordinates the use of analytical equipment to ensure maximum through-put in the laboratory
•  Maximize analytical volumes per day
•  Performs Internal verification of equipment (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes)
•  Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly.
•  Checking quality and suitability of chemicals
•  Sample registration on LIMS
•  Preparation of reference standards
•  Preparation of daily solvents and standards
•  Participation in proficiency testing schemes
•  Routine preventative maintenance of the GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS instruments
•  Checking and authorizing certificates of analysis for pesticide results as a SANAS approved technical signatory
•  Troubleshooting - Instruments/QC samples/test results/equipment
•  Attend and participate in laboratory meetings
•  Assist with the clearance of non-conformances - root cause analysis
•  Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions

Knowledge required:

•  In depth knowledge of ISO 17025, implementation and improvements.
•  Method validation according to EURACHEM regulations
•  Sound knowledge of GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS instrumentation - method validation
•  Pesticide residue analysis using the QuEChERS extraction technique.

Skills required:

•  Well-developed interpersonal skills 
•  Excellent oral and written communication skills 
•  Sound technical record keeping techniques
•  Ability to work under pressure
•  Propensity to pay attention to detail
•  Computer literate - MS Outlook, Word & Excel

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Job Description

The Operations Department has a vacancy for a Temporary Administrative Clerk to be appointed on a fixed term contract to assist the region during the peak of the Table Grapes and Stone Fruit season. This role, based in the De Doorns sub-office, will come to an end when volumes decline to the extent that additional assistance is not required. 

Job Description

• Providing administrative support to external and internal clients
• Timeous capturing of data on the information system
• Document and administrative control according to standards
• Assisting with queries
• Timeous recording of information on Navision
• Ensuring adherence to internal business processes, procedures and policies
• Assist with general administrative tasks
• Reception

Job Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Certificates in computer training would be advantageous
• Knowledge of an ERP system would be advantageous
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour