Acting Chief Inspector-046-001
PPECB · Limpopo
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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.
Requirements
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