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NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS (NRCS)
 
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) was established on 1 September 2008 in accordance with the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act. It is an agency of the dti, established to administer compulsory specifications and other technical regulations with the view to protect human health and safety, the environment and to ensure fair trade, in accordance with Government policies and guidelines.
 
NRCS – INVITATION FOR VACANCY APPLICATIONS
 
VARIOUS NRCS OFFICES WITHIN FOOD & ASSOCIATED INDUSTRIES BUSINESS UNIT
 
7 X CANDIDATE INSPECTOR
Post Level: P10
Pretoria Office & Regional Offices
Reporting to: Manager: Inspections (Operations)
2X Pretoria – (Ref No: 8891 & Ref No: 8892)
2X Cape Town/ Hermanus – (Ref No: 8889 & Ref No: 8890)
2X Durban – (Ref No: 8893 & Ref No: 8894)
1X Port Elizabeth – Ref No: 8895
Basic Salary Per Annum R397 414,66
 

Purpose: To sample and conduct inspections on processed meat and fishery products, food processing facilities and fishing vessels to determine compliance to compulsory specification requirements, for the Business Unit Food and Associated Industries in areas as mentioned above.

KPA/ Key outputs:
  • Conduct inspection and market surveillance. 
  • Planning, organizing and controlling of inspection functions.
  • Inspection of fish and processed meat products, to ensure compliance with standards and food safety requirements.
  • Inspection of processing facilities and vessels. 
  • Interaction with factory management. 
  • Report on process deviations.
  • Report on maintenance, construction and hygiene deviation at facilities.
  • Sampling.
  • Prepare reports according to departmental procedures and compulsory specifications
  • Sanctioning as per regulations and procedures for non- compliance.
 
 
Requirements for Qualifications and Experience:
  • National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent qualification.
  • Valid driver’s licence
 
Knowledge & Skills:
Food technology. Knowledge in food quality management systems. Implementation and auditing of food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000). Good understanding of inspection systems (ISO 17020). Knowledge of canning, freezing and chilling technologies. Knowledge in the fishery and meat industries would be an advantage. Basic knowledge of legislation, which governs the business unit.   Good knowledge of the NRCS Act and Regulations and services offered. Good knowledge of MS Office programs- MS WORD, MS EXCEL.
 
Behavioural attributes:   Attention to detail and high level of accuracy. Ability to work under pressure and independently without constant supervision. Honesty. Committed. Ability to work in a team as well as independently. Organisational skills and working in an organized confidential manner. Performance driven.
·        Must be willing to work overtime including weekends and public holidays.
·        Must be willing to travel and be away from home for extended periods.


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NB:
  • Preferred candidate is Males & People with disability in order to meet NRCS EE targets as per our EE plan.
  • Suitable qualified candidates will be subjected to employment and criminal checks.
 
PLEASE NOTE:
Applications must be submitted on a signed AS 83 Employment Application Form and should be accompanied by a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae and 3 months certified copies of qualifications and ID in order to be considered.
 
Please E-mail all applications to: hr@nrcs.org.za
 
Applications will also be accepted via Post (NRCS, Private Bag X25, Brooklyn, 0075) or hand delivery (SABS Campus, 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria).
 
Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates and if you do not hear from us within 30 days after the closing date, consider your application as unsuccessful.
 
Please quote the Position you are applying for and the Reference No. on the subject line of your email, when applying for any vacancy.
 
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Late submission will be automatically disqualified.
It is applicant’s responsibility to ensure that foreign qualifications have been evaluated by SAQA
 
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 OCTOBER 2019