Senior Inspector-042-004 at PPECB

Main purpose of the job


To independently conduct inspections of various products, services and certification of various products according to the standards protocols, procedures and SOP's as prescribed through the PPECB's legislative mandate as well as to facilitate the competency processes and assist with training initiatives


High level job 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.


Requirements

Qualifications
(Essential)


A Minimum Tertiary Qualification or a National Diploma/Degree in the following Sciences:
Agricultural management / Crop production
Horticulture
Environmental Health or
Food Technology
(Desirable)
Qualification in the following areas:
Risk Management
Supervisory courses
Facilitator courses
Assessor courses
Leadership courses


Experience

(Essential) (TimeSpan: 7 Years)


Experience within the perishable industry


(Desirable)


Training and mentoring experience
Experience in the Inspection value stream
Experience in acting in a Senior Inspector role
Supervisory experience


Knowledge

(Essential)


Knowledge of relevant legislation (APS Act, PPEC Act)
Product knowledge according to the Talent Framework
Export Certification knowledge


ISO 9001
Risk Management and Fraud


Competency in relevant products


(Desirable)


Supervision


Technical Skills/ Functional Skills
(Essential)


Assessing portfolios of evidence
Proven competence with 90 technical credits and 45 Soft Skills credits.
Mentoring on technical training
Product inspection skills (incl. use of technical equipment handling)
Competency in the products (Pome, All Stone and Blue berries) and number of products relevant to the role (competency in Vegetables and Container Loading will be advantageous)


Competency Profile: Behavioural

(Essential)


Deciding and Initiating Action
Leading and Supervising
Working with People
Adhering to Principles and Values
Presenting and Communicating Information
Writing and Reporting
Applying Expertise and Technology
Creating and Innovating
Planning and Organising
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
Following Instructions and Procedures
Adapting and Responding to Change
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
Analysing
Creating and Innovating
Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
(Desirable)
Persuading and Influencing
Relating and Networking
Learning and Researching
Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking


Physical and other
(Essential)


Business travel - Local
Good health (ability to distinguishing colour and working at hi