Main purpose of the job
To independently conduct cold chain services according to standards protocol, work instructions and procedures as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Ensuring compliance to all mandates, work instructions, procedures and policies.
Inspection of Containers (cleanliness, PTI inspections and container Calibrations).
Monitor temperatures and supervise the container loading process on cold treatment and normal container loadings. Terminal monitoring of containers.
Processing of required financial documentation and ensuring compliance to financial policies and procedures.
Administrative tasks associated with the job level including reporting related to the execution of services.
Maintenance and accountability of issued tools and equipment’s.
Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.
Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements MOU’s and MOA’s.
Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external. Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcome of decisions.
Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients.
To ensure PPECB's values are portrayed to enhance a culture of accountability.
To ensure compliance to Human Resources policies and procedures.
Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance system.
Participating in the relief duty roster
Job Requirements
A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Junior Assessor.
A minimum of 65 credits, that is 50 cold chain technical credits & 15 credits for soft skills (I-Thrive) is mandatory
Container loading Normal, Container loading Cold Treatment and Container Inspection Cleanliness
Additional valid competencies in other cold chain disciplines will be advantageous
I-thrive training attendance mandatory.
Experience in various cold chain functions will be an advantage
Knowledge and experience on TITAN 2.0 Cold Chain container loading and container inspection is mandatory.
Computer and Tablet Literacy a is mandatory.
Must be able to work on an Inspection tablet and troubleshoot issues independently.
Good verbal and written communication skills
The ability to work with independently with minimum supervision
Excellent customer service skills.
Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour.
A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job.
Physical fitness (Essential)
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for South African producers and exporters of perishable food products.
Established in 1926, the PPECB has delivered valuable services to the perishable products industry for over 90 years by enhancing the credibility of the South African export certificate and supporting the export competitiveness of South Africa's perishable product industries.
The Perishable Products Export Control Board
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for South African producers and exporters of perishable food products.
Established in 1926, the PPECB has delivered valuable services to the perishable products industry for over 90 years by enhancing the credibility of the South African export certificate and supporting the export competitiveness of South Africa's perishable product industries.
PPECB inspectors, stationed across South Africa, deliver end-point inspection services on over 200 perishable product types destined for export at over 1500 locations. Products approved for export carry the passed for export stamp, regarded as a symbol of quality assurance to clients and consumers around the world.
In addition to conducting quality inspections of perishable products, the PPECB is also responsible for South Africa's cold chain management and ensuring that products for export are handled, stored and transported at specific temperatures and optimum conditions.
Apart from product inspections and cold chain management, ensuring food safety is also high on the PPECB's list of strategic focuses. Ultimately the PPECB ensures that Food Business Operators (FBOs) comply with the standards regarding food hygiene and food safety of regulated agricultural food products intended for export.
The PPECBs Food Safety Services are furthermore supported by its Laboratory which is geared for the delivery of analytical services such as mycotoxin analysis, fats analysis, dairy testing and maximum residue level (MRL) testing of pesticides in a myriad of matrices.
By combining this vast range of expertise and services the PPECB is perfectly positioned to support South African exporters and enhance the credibility of the South African export certificate in the global marketplace.
