Vacant Opportunities at PPECB

The successful candidate will be responsible for 

• 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 and PPECB values
• Assist with general administrative tasks including filing and sorting 
• 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
• 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 and Titan system would be advantageous
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behavior

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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
• Experience in Food Safety audits will be an advantage

Technical competencies:

Knowledge and experience on the following:

• Stone fruit, Grapes, Citrus, Pome Fruit, Other Fruit and Vegetables , Red tea
• 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