About this role
The Operations Department has a vacancy for a permanent Cold Chain Assessor in Ceres region to conduct inspections according to standard protocols and procedures as prescribed through PPECB’s current legislative mandate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Inspect and certify perishable products.
- Inspect the handling, storage, and transport of perishable products.
- Ensure the correct application of quality management systems, BMS procedures and work instructions.
- Perform administrative tasks.
- Provide continuous support to the Lead Assessor
- Provide technical support to Cold Chain Assessors and Cold chain Inspectors.
- Assist with supervision and training of Cold Chain Assessors.
- Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients.
- Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcome of decisions.
- Participate in the relief duty roster.
- Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework.
Requirements:
- A Grade 12 certificate or relevant qualification
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in various cold chain functions. Please note candidates with less experience but with proven outstanding performance will be considered in line with PPECB's EE policy.
- Competency requirement of minimum 50 credits (Technical) and minimum of 15 credits for (Soft skill) is mandatory.
- Specialist competence on Temperature Monitoring, Normal and Cold Treatment Container Loading.
- Experience in various cold chain functions related to the specified geographical area would be advantageous.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Proven track record of taking ownership and being accountable.
- Excellent customer service skills
- A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job.
- Computer literacy