The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supervision of staff and operations in both the Cold Chain and Inspection value streams 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.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Perishable Products Export Control Board 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 those reporting into the role within the framework of the PPECB performance motivation framework.
• 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:

• A tertiary qualification in an agricultural or related 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. 
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all cold chain services relevant to the specified geographical area.
• Proven competence and experience of citrus and grapes inspection would be compulsory.
• Proven exposure to pumpkins, fresh dates, pomegranates, grain and dried fruits will be advantageous.
• Experience as acting chief inspector within the inspections and cold chain disciplines would be advantages
• Successful completion of LDP will be advantageous.
• 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.
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle.
• Computer Literacy