Chief Inspector-042-006

The Operations Department has a vacancy for a Chief Inspector (CI) based in Grabouw, to ensure the correct application of standards and protocols within the PPECB’s legislative mandate. The CI position is a specialist role aimed at transfer of skills and monitoring of consistent technical competence within the legislative framework of the PPECB. The CI has the specific deliverable of ensuring compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area. The position also offers the opportunity to influence business processes and practices within the Service Centre in which he/she is operating.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• 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:

• 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.