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PERISHABLE PRODUCTS EXPORT CONTROL BOARD (PPECB)
 
 
 
 
ACTING CHIEF INSPECTOR
Groblersdal, Limpopo, South Africa
 
Main purpose of the job 
Operations Supervisory Development Opportunity
6 Months
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. 
  • Chief Inspector (CI) - Mpumalanga 1x Nelspruit)
These developmental acting opportunities - starting 1 April 2026 - offer the ideal chance for individuals to be exposed to the supervision role within a small team environment.
 
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:
  • Supervisory roles in Inspection, Food Safety and Export Certification and/or Cold Chain functions related to the specified geographical area.
  • Performance motivation of sub-ordinates within the framework of the PPECB performance motivation system.
  • Ensuring adequate competency levels of staff within the Harmonization framework.
  • Coordinating compliance to prescribed processes, procedures and protocols within the framework of the Agricultural Product Standards Act and/or the Perishable Products Export Control Board Act.
  • Ensure correct application of quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.
Technical competency:

Administrative tasks and reporting related to the execution of services.
  • Ensure adherence to Service Level agreements.
  • Ensuring effective two-way communication internal and external.
  • Inspection and certification of perishable products and/or the handling, storage and transport of perishable products.
  • The successful developmental candidates will be required to be semi-functional. 
 
Requirements:
  • Qualifications and Experience:
  • CI: A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience of which 3 years in a Senior Inspector role
  • LA: A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least 7 years relevant work experience or a competent senior assessor with at least 10 years relevant work experience of which 3 years in a Senior Assessor role 
  • Experience in Food Safety audits will be an advantage
 
Technical competencies:
  • Knowledge and experience on the following: 
    • CI: Citrus 
    • LA: Cold Chain principles
  • Knowledge, understanding and experience of all inspection and/ or cold chain services relevant to the specified geographical area.
  • Interpersonal competencies and leadership potential:
  • Strong self-development orientation and drive 
  • A history of strong, consistent work-performance  
  • Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
  • Strong leadership orientation
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Positive attitude and a team player
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • PPECB Brand Ambassador
  • Willingness to travel 
  • A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle 
  • May be required to participate in the relief duty roster
 
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 to these 6-month developmental acting opportunities. An Acting allowance will be applicable for the period. 
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.
 
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Job Info
  • Job Identification: 335
  • Job Category: Product Inspection
  • Apply Before: 12/25/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Degree Level: National Diploma or equivalent
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: Monument and Commissioner Street, Kempton Park, 2196, ZA
  • Department: Statutory Services Gauteng - 046
 
 
 
 







​RESEARCHER
Plattekloof, Western Cape, South Africa
 
Job Description
Main purpose of the job 
To conduct research that provides valuable insights into postharvest technology, cold chain management, and product development within the perishable export sector. The role also supports the development and implementation of new cold chain processes, specialized shipment methods. The role tests and verifies equipment, and technologies that enhance efficiency, drive innovation, and reduce risk for the PPECB and the industries it serves.
 
High level job objectives 
•    To ensure that core research is planned, conducted, controlled and reported 
•    To ensure that collaborative research is planned, conducted and controlled  
•    To manage temperature dispensations within the perishable export industry and align standards and protocols to new temperature regimes are reviewed
•    To ensure internal and external stakeholders are advised and informed on latest developments in the research
•    To ensure compliance to Human Capital and Financial policies and procedures
•    To ensure effective risk management in the following areas
o    Research and temperature management
o    Operational environment

Requirements
Qualifications
(Essential)
•  Relevant Bachelors Degree - BSc. Agric / BTech Agriculture (Horticulture /Crop Science)
 
(Desirable)
•     MSc. Agric / MTech (Horticulture/Crop Science/ Post-Harvest) 

Experience
(Essential) 
•    Research experience  (3 Years)
(Desirable)
•    Experience in conducting perishable products post-harvest research, Post-harvest temperature management and experience in fruit physiology (1 Year)
 
Knowledge.
(Essential)
• Understanding of statistics
•    Knowledge of research methodologies within the perishable industry
•    Understanding container loading 
•    Project reporting relating to analyses and technical information 
•    Understanding of temperature monitoring equipment
•    Knowledge of the handling of perishable products in terms of storage, logistics, handing and inspections of perishable products 
•    Knowledge of basic refrigeration and cooling- systems in containers, vessels and cold storages

(Desirable)
•    Knowledge of relevant legislation e.g. relating to plagiarism
•    Knowledge of the Copyright Act
•     Knowledge of POPIA

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills 
(Essential)
•    Proficient in Microsoft office 
•    Report writing  
•    Understanding of temperature monitoring equipment 
•    Research conducting skills 
•    Container loading 
•    Facilitation of training 
•    Presentation skills
 
Competency Profile: Behavioural 
(Essential)
•    Analysing 
•    Learning and Researching 
•    Creating and Innovating 
•    Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
•    Following Instructions and Procedures 
•    Adapting and Responding to Change 
•    Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
(Desirable)
•    Deciding and Initiating Action

Physical and other
(Essential)
•    Good health – ability to move around port terminal and storage facilities  
•    Business Travel – National
 
About Us
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.
 
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Job Info
  • Job Identification: 332
  • Job Category:  Operations
  • Apply Before: 12/19/2025, 11:55 PM
  • Degree Level: Degree or equivalent
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: 45 Silverboom Avenue, Cape Town, 7500, ZA
  • Department: Statutory Services Research - 065












​CLEANER
Hex River, Western Cape, South Africa
 
Job Description
The Statutory Operations Department has a vacancy for a cleaner to maintain the housekeeping of the Hex River sub office of Robertson and to ensure a conducive, safe and hygiene working environment.
 
Responsibilities
  • Maintain the hygiene of the office and equipment where necessary
  • Prepare and serving refreshments
  • Carry out ad hoc duties given by the Regional Operations Manager
  • To ensure health and safety is adhered to and maintained
 
Requirements
  • Minimum of Grade 10 certificate or equivalent
  • Cleaning experience in an office environment would be advantageous
  • Good planning and organizing skill s
  • Ability to read and write
  • Good verbal communication within a team environment
  • Knowledge of hygiene practices
  • Knowledge of cleaning products and handling thereof
  • Be an abled body person and in good health
 
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Job Info
  • Job Identification: 333
  • Job Category: Administration
  • Apply Before: 12/20/2025, 12:00 AM
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: 12 Paul Kruger Street, Robertson, 6705, ZA
  • Department: Statutory Services Robertson - 037











​ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
 
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
  • Providing administrative support to external and internal clients
  • Data base administration and ensure timeous capturing on the information system
  • Comparing of information on different databases
  • Document and administrative control according to standards
  • Timeous recording of information on Navision and ERP
  • Ensuring adherence to internal business processes, procedures and policies
  • Implementing internal controls to ensure Business, Financial and Human Resource compliance
  • Assist with general administrative tasks including reports and statistics.
  • Training and development of self and seasonal temp administrators.
  • Supporting Regional Administrators 
  • Reception duties
 
Job Requirements
  • A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
  • A minimum of 2 years relevant administrative experience within the PPECB
  • Extensive knowledge and practical experiance of PPECB’s ERP systems both F&O and CE
  • Knowledge on PPECB’s Titan system
  • Knowledge on PPECB’s BI, OIS and back-end systems would be advantageous.
  • Administrative knowledge and experience in both value streams within the PPECB
  • Administrative knowledge on capturing cold chain documents, billing vessel files, timesheets, capturing inspection documents, queries and credit notes, including Cold chain Titan and PI Titan verification and validation.
  • Knowledge on PPECB’s procurement processes
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint
  • Good numeric skills with track record 
  • Basic experience in accounting would be advantageous.
  • Certificates in computer training would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of the perishable industry and regulatory environment, risk management and ISO principles.
  • Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behaviour
  • Adapting and responding to change
  • Following instructions and procedures
 
Physical and other 
(Essential)
  • Good health – able to sit for extended periods. 
  • Working with People 
  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Writing and Reporting 
  • Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
  • Following Instructions and Procedures 
  • Adapting and Responding to Change 
  • Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
 
(Desirable)
  • Persuading and Influencing 
  • Relating and Networking 
  • Presenting and Communicating Information 
  • Learning and Researching 
  • Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
 
About Us
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.
 
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Job Info
  • Job Identification: 330
  • Job Category: Administration
  • Apply Before: 12/18/2025, 11:55 PM
  • Degree Level: National certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Locations: 2 Old Mission, Durban, 4052, ZA
  • Department: Statutory Services KwaZulu Natal - 071