Junior Inspector-037-288

The position offers the ideal opportunity for individuals to gain experience within a small team environment. The Inspector has the specific deliverable of ensuring compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols, work instructions and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Applying roles in Inspection, Cold Chain, Food Safety and Export Certification related to the specified geographical area.
• Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act.
• Ensuring adequate competency levels 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 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.
• 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.

Job Requirements

• A National Diploma in Agriculture or related field of study
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection services relevant to the specified geographical area.
• Citrus competency will be required.
• Practical experience, theoretical knowledge or exposure in Stone fruit would be advantageous.
• Experience in various cold chain functions related to the specified geographical area, in particular container loadingwill be advantageous
• Operational planning; training and organizing skills.
• Experience on Titan 2.0 will be advantageous.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and / or with minimum supervision
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behavior.
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle are inherent requirements of the job
• Own mobile phone

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.

• Job Identification 433
• Job Category Product Inspection
• Posting Date 03/05/2026, 04:56 PM
• Apply Before 03/11/2026, 10:00 PM
• Degree Level National Diploma or equivalent
• Job Schedule Full time
• Department Statutory Services Robertson - 037