Website PPECB
The Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) is an independent service provider of quality certification and cold chain management services for producers and exporters of perishable food products. Established in 1926, the PPECB has delivered valuable services to the perishable products in… read moredustry 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. As a national public entity, the PPECB is constituted and mandated in terms of the Perishable Products Export Control Act (PPEC Act), No 9, of 1983 to perform cold chain services. The PPECB also delivers inspection and food safety services assigned by the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) under the APS Act, No.119 of 1990. The presence of the PPECB in the export industry is furthermore enhanced by its recognition as an approved third country under the European Commission Regulation 543 of 2011. This agreement recognises the South African inspection systems as equivalent to that of the EU inspection bodies and therefore ensures less frequent checks at the port of import into the EU.
Job Description
During this 12-month Development opportunity, successful candidates are placed at inspection-points in various regions under the mentorship of PPECB specialists.
Students are exposed to quality assurance practices applicable to specific perishable products (i.e. citrus, grapes, etc.).
Accredited facilitators provide formal theoretical training on:
Export legislation and certification
Factors influencing exports
Food safety
Product knowledge
Cold chain management
Total quality management systems and viability
Recent innovations
A nominal amount is provided in the form of a stipend to assist with the students’ costs
Students are placed close to where they reside; However, due to the seasonal nature of the industry out-placement can be required.
Job Requirements
Are you in possession of a completed 3-year national qualification (minimum) in one of the following fields:
Agricultural Sciences
Food Technology
Environmental Health
Do you have a strong academic history?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills?
Are you competent in the use of the English language?
Are you currently unemployed?
PLEASE NOTE: Only applications containing all of the documentation listed below can be considered. Please provide an active email address for communications regarding your application.
A comprehensive CV
Certified copies of your full academic record to date
One reference letter
Copy of your ID document
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