Chief Inspector-042-006

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Chief Inspector (042-006) at PPECB. The successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of staff and operations within the inspection value stream for perishable products in a specified geographical area. This position involves ensuring staff competency, carrying out inspections and certifications of perishable products, verifying handling, storage, and transport, and coordinating compliance with the Agricultural Product Standards Act and internal quality management systems. **What you will do** * Supervision of staff and operations in the Inspection value stream 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. * 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 (from the original advert)** * 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 and experience in the main products of the geographical area which includes, Pome, Stone, Blueberries & Vegetable Butternuts. * Experience as an acting supervisor within the inspection discipline would be advantages. * 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 behavior. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate will possess a tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline, combined with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience; however, candidates with less experience but proven outstanding performance will be considered. Essential qualifications include demonstrated competence and experience with key products such as Pome, Stone, Blueberries, and Vegetable Butternuts. Prior experience as an acting supervisor within the inspection discipline is advantageous. Applicants should exhibit strong operational planning, training, and organizing skills, along with good communication and excellent customer service abilities. The role requires a team player with a proven track record of taking ownership and displaying responsible and accountable behavior, committed to continuous self-improvement. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/chief-inspector-042-006-ppecb Source: myjobmag

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