Acting Chief Inspector-046-001

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. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• 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 products: 

• Stone Fruit (Plums & Other), Table Grapes, Citrus, Pome Fruit, Blueberries, Strawberries, Other Fruit and Vegetables
• 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