PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD (PPECB) ACTING CHIEF INSPECTOR Organizational Unit PPECB -> Operations North Region -> Tzaneen Area Office Job Type Acting Location Musina, LP ZA (Primary) Tzaneen - Tzaneen, LP 2850 ZA Salary (TCTC per annum) Closing Date 18/1/2024 Job Description INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT Operations Supervisory Development Opportunity The Operations Department is offering developmental opportunities for potential Talent to gain practical exposure to supervisory competencies while Acting in the role of Chief Inspector.
OVERVIEW OF EXPOSURE: Operations Supervision is a specialist competency aimed at ensuring the correct application of standards and protocols within the PPECB’s legislative mandate; transfer of skills and monitoring of consistent technical competence within the legislative framework of the PPECB. The primary objective is to ensure compliance to all relevant procedures, protocols and Service Level Agreements within a defined geographical area. Responsibilities: Supervision competency:
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APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be considered by means of a multiple-hurdle process; consisting of pre-screening of applications; formal interviews; followed by assessments for short-listed candidates. Formal developmental feedback will be provided to unsuccessful candidates to assist them with their PDP’s (Personal Development Plans). The candidates with the strongest performance in the above process will be appointed. There will be an Acting allowance applicable for the period. The duration of this opportunity is for approximately six months or until product volumes for the citrus season have reduced to the extent that the span of work can be easily accommodated by the permanent human resources. Please note: Successful placement in above acting role does not guarantee future acting placements and/ or appointments. Candidates’ Acting performance will be assessed at the end of the period and serve as input to the Talent Management reviews for Operations Supervisory pools How to apply: Please register your application online on: https://ppecb.talent portal No applications can be considered without the following documents:
Closing date: 18 January 2024 PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. It is our intention to promote equity according to our Employment Equity plan with the filling of posts. All applications will be considered, with the understanding that, in terms of the PPECB Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. APPLY TO THIS JOB LABORATORY ANALYST Organizational Unit PPECB -> Analytical Services Job Type Permanent Location Centurion - Centurion, GP 157 ZA (Primary) Salary (TCTC per annum) Market related Closing Date 15/1/2024 Job Description The Laboratory Analyst will be responsible for the following: 1. Implementation of Chromatographic Techniques, i.e. GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, for the analysis of Pesticide residues in fresh produce and the accompanying interpretation and evaluation of results. 2. Coordinating the activities of the laboratory technicians and interns, and optimizing the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory. 3. Ensure service delivery to the customers - reporting of results within the documented turn-around time. 4. Method validation - addition of new matrices and/or pesticide actives. 5. Implementation of the Quality Management System (ISO17025). 6. Communication and reporting to internal and external stakeholders. 7. Self-management. 8. Minimize financial risks. 9. Management of critical consumables Job Requirements 1. Qualification required: Minimum qualification of a National Diploma Analytical Chemistry. 2. Experience required: • At least 5 years of experience as a laboratory analyst working in an ISO 17025 accredited facility. • Implementation of accredited test methods, increasing the scope of accreditation and a particular understanding of the technical processes of GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS analysis of pesticide residues. • Interpretation and evaluation of test results, and troubleshooting • Method validation and creation of validation reports according to EURACHEM regulations. • Analysis of pesticide residues using the QuEChERS extraction technique. 3. Key responsibilities: • Compliance to statutory requirements • Coordinates the use of analytical equipment to ensure maximum through-put in the laboratory • Maximize analytical volumes per day • Performs Internal verification of equipment (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes) • Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly. • Checking quality and suitability of chemicals • Sample registration on LIMS • Preparation of reference standards • Preparation of daily solvents and standards • Participation in proficiency testing schemes • Routine preventative maintenance of the GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS instruments • Checking and authorizing certificates of analysis for pesticide results as a SANAS approved technical signatory • Troubleshooting - Instruments/QC samples/test results/equipment • Attend and participate in laboratory meetings • Assist with the clearance of non-conformances - root cause analysis • Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions 4. Knowledge required: • In depth knowledge of ISO 17025, implementation and improvements. • Method validation according to EURACHEM regulations • Sound knowledge of GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS instrumentation - method validation • Pesticide residue analysis using the QuEChERS extraction technique. 5. Skills required: • Well-developed interpersonal skills • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Sound technical record keeping techniques • Ability to work under pressure • Propensity to pay attention to detail • Computer literate - MS Outlook, Word & Excel PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. It is our intention to promote equity according to our Employment Equity plan with the filling of posts. All applications will be considered, with the understanding that, in terms of the PPECB Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. APPLY TO THIS JOB
SENIOR INSPECTOR Organizational Unit PPECB -> Operations North Region -> Gauteng Area Office Job Type Permanent Location Groblersdal, GP ZA (Primary) Salary (TCTC per annum) TCTC Closing Date12/1/2024 Job Description 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 Objectives:
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PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. It is our intention to promote equity according to our Employment Equity plan with the filling of posts. All applications will be considered, with the understanding that, in terms of the PPECB Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. APPLY TO THIS JOB CHIEF INSPECTOR Organizational Unit PPECB -> Operations North Region -> Gauteng Area Office Job Type Permanent Location GP ZA (Primary) Salary (TCTC per annum) Closing Date 12/1/2024 Job Description The Statutory Operations Department has a vacancy for a Chief Inspector (CI) - Bothaville 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 position offers the ideal opportunity for individuals to gain experience of supervision within a small team environment. 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 required to be semi-functional which includes conducting inspections and participate in the annual relief duty plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for:
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PPECB is an equal opportunity employer and promotes compliance with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act. It is our intention to promote equity according to our Employment Equity plan with the filling of posts. All applications will be considered, with the understanding that, in terms of the PPECB Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups. APPLY TO THIS JOB
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