Open Positions at PPECB

High Level Job Objectives:

• To analyze and create test requirements and test scenarios as per approved PPECB Testing strategy. 
• To plan and conduct efficient testing in order to deliver stable applications in line with business requirements and stakeholder satisfaction.
• To provide testing support to internal and external clients in line with the PPECB and ICT strategies related to the ICT solutions we provide them with. 
• To maintain compliance with business systems and or processes to ensure compliance with applicable governance and best practices.
• To provide input and comply with the risk management measures and risk exposure in the application.
• To ensure compliance with PPECB policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

• 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Technology related to Software Testing/Development
• ISTQB foundation
• DevOps Certification
• ITIL Foundation

Experience

• Test analyst experience 3 years
• Experience in DevSecOps processes  2 years
• Experience in complex technology environment. 3 years
• Experience in Agile methodology 4 years
• Experience in testing Application security 3 years
• Experience in testing API integrations 3 years
• Experience in testing Mobile Applications developed in Xamarin Forms 3 years
• Experience in programming languages, preferably C#  5 years
• Experience in a cloud environment, preferably Azure 1 years
• Experience in ITIL

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The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification related to the specified geographical area.
• Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonization 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.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Perishable Products Export Control Board 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.
• Participating in the relief duty roster

Job Requirements

• A  tertiary Qualification or a National Diploma/Degree in the following Sciences: Agricultural management / Crop production;  Horticulture; Environmental Health or o Food Technology.
• A minimum of 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.
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection services relevant to the specified geographical area.
• Knowledge and experience of product inspection of the following products: Maize; Maize by products, Pecan nuts, Groundnuts and Cold Chain principles will be advantageous.
• Experience in Food Safety audits will be an advantage.
• Experience as acting supervisor within the inspection disciplines will be to the advantage of applicants.
• 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

Skills and Attributes that would be advantageous:

• Exposure to export certification
• Exposure to the Cold Chain environment
• Exposure to ISO 9001 applications
• Occupational health and safety
• Completeness of income
• Acting in a supervisory position (minimum period allowed for acting ito the PPECB development programme)

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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