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1. Junior Cold Chain Assessor: Seasonal Talent Development Opportunities
2. Business Intelligence Developer
3. Inspector
4. Cleaner
5. Intermediate Application Developer
6. Data capturer

Junior Cold Chain Assessor: Seasonal Talent Development Opportunities

(24-month programme) – (1074)

Closing Date

2/4/2024

Job Description

he Operations Department has a vacancy for 1 x Junior Cold Chain Assessor to conduct inspection of products and equipment according to standard protocols as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate and for the developmental opportunities for some of our seasonal employees to gain additional competencies within the 24-month period of the programme.

The purpose of the programme is to allow the incumbent sufficient time for product exposure; training; assessment; and soft skills. During the 24-month period the selected delegates will be supported with a dedicated training plan and supervision by the region. The exposure and training will include:

• TITAN 2.0 ® exposure.
• I-thrive (e.g., managing my time; dealing with conflict; etc.);
• Additional soft-skills courses to promote professional skills; and
• Additional courses to prepare for the new world of work (NWOW)

Depending on the regional needs; delegates of the programme may have the opportunity to take part in Relief Duty to receive exposure on additional products and will then be supported with accommodation and S&T allowance during such placements.

• Inspection of Containers and PTI
• Monitor temperatures and supervise container loading process
• Process required documentation
• The minimum administrative tasks associated with the job level
• Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcome of decisions
• Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients
• Continuous self improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework.

Job Requirements

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• Experience in various cold chain functions will be an advantage
• Computer Literate
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent customer service skills
• A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement for doing the job.

Business Intelligence Developer

Closing Date

5/4/2024

Job Description

Main purpose of the job	To support the organisation’s data services and business strategy
High level job objectives	To design the data model and transform data to be used for meaningful analyticsTo support and maintain the reporting environments and data platformsTo ensure integrity of data across multiple applicationsTo assist in ensuring alignment of BI technologies with strategic objectivesTo ensure compliance with PPECB policies and proceduresTo assist in the development of junior colleagues

Job Requirements

Qualifications		Essential	Desirable
National Diploma in a IT related field computer related or numerical qualification i.e. Information Systems, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics etc .Completed STAR Schema methodology course		X
Certifications in Microsoft stack of tools.Degree in an IT related fieldCompleted DevSecOps course			X
Experience	Time Span	Essential	Desirable
Experience in data analysis, & report development	3 years	X
Experience in data using SQL, understanding of data warehouse design		X
Experience in coding using BI Technologies and programming language for data warehouses – to populate data into the Data Warehouse	3 years	X
Experience in STAR Schema Data modelling	3 years	X
Experience in UAT and deployment	3 years	X
Experience in maintaining a data warehouse environment	3 years	X
Experience in working in a BI team using the Agile methodology and DevSecOps processes	3 years	X
Experience in Microsoft stack of tools i.e. SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, T-SQL, AZURE	3 years	X
Experience in Master Data systems			X
Experience in other BI technologies			X
Knowledge		Essential	Desirable
Knowledge in using SQL, understanding of data warehouse design.		X
Knowledge of  in coding using BI Technologies and programming language for data warehouses – to populate data into the Data Warehouse		X
Knowledge in STAR Schema Data modelling		X
Knowledge in UAT and deployment		X
Knowledge in maintaining a data warehouse environment		X
Knowledge in working in a BI team using the Agile methodology and DevSecOps processes		X
Knowledge of data integrity checking in the development life cycle		X
Knowledge of the data preparation for data visualisation		X
Knowledge of developing analytics using data visualisation tools		X
Knowledge of how to troubleshoot failures in the data landscape		X
Knowledge in using SQL, understanding of data warehouse design.		X
Knowledge in using multiple programming languages			X
Database administration knowledge			X
Knowledge of a master data system			X
Knowledge of POPIA or related statutes			X
Keen interest in data and software			X
Technical Skills/ Functional Skills		Essential	Desirable
Critical thinking		X
Explain technical information to non-technical individuals and/ audience		X
Data clean-up and data governance		X
Coding skills		X
Testing and deployment of code		X
Data visualisation		X
Data modelling and design		X
Analytical skills		X
Solution orientated		X
Excel proficiency		X
Digital literacy		X
Remote working		X
Competency Profile: Behavioural		Essential	Desirable
Presenting and Communicating Information		X
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations		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 JOBv17.1.11Last sync: 2024-03-28 15:45:12

Inspector

Closing Date

11/4/2024

Job Description

Main purpose of the job
To independently, conduct inspection and certification of products according to standard protocols and procedures as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate.

High level job objectives:

• To ensure service delivery to internal and external clients in line with PPECB’s legislative mandate, SLA’s, MOU’s and MOA’s.
• To  ensure  PPECB’s  values  are  portrayed  to enhance a culture of accountability.
• To  ensure  compliance  to  internal  and  external business management processes.
• To  ensure  compliance  to  Human  Resources policies and procedures.
• To  ensure  compliance  to  financial  policies  and procedures.

Job Requirements

A tertiary qualification in an Agriculture or Food Science discipline.

National Certificate: Perishable Produce Export Technology would be advantageous.

Practical Experience of products in the relevant region like citrus, Grapes and Blue berries will be an advantage.

Competent attained in Soft Skills like Ithrive and Supervisory course is essential; and 50 technical credits.

Computer literate.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Valid driver’s license and own reliable car is a mandatory to perform the duties.

Cleaner

Closing Date

11/4/2024

Job Description

Main purpose of the job
To ensure the cleanliness of the Office building as well as preparing refreshments for meetings.

High level job objectives:

• To ensure office/building are welcoming and cleanliness maintained.
• To ensure that refreshments are served
• To ensure health and safety is adhered to and maintained
• To ensure compliance to Human Capital policies and procedures
• To ensure compliance to Financial policies and procedures

Job Requirements

Grade 10 certificate or equivalent qualifications

A cleaning and Hygiene course will be desirable.

A minimum of 2 years cleaning experience in an office environment.

General knowledge of hygiene practices

Knowledge to operate office cleaning equipment’s.

Basic knowledge of occupational health and safety practices and procedure.

Intermediate Application Developer

Closing Date

15/4/2024

Job Description

Department	ICT
Organisational Level	Professionally qualified and specialist
Purpose	The intermediate application developer is required to understand and interpret business requirements into well-designed technical solutions within a DevOps environment. The intermediate application developer will also be implementing, testing and maintaining, designing code with required system documentation to meet the development goals. They must be able to work with the latest technology and applicable frameworks and quickly learn industry concepts and business processes.
Planning Cycle	Daily to monthly planning cycle
Job Objectives	Assist industry vendors and clients during test efforts to drive success of the projectConduct Unit and Performance testingAddress all audit findings and ensure corrective action is being taken. Identify and prioritize key risks based on urgencyInterpret business requirement and translate into system designSecurely develop, test and maintain well-designed and efficient applications as per the user stories and ensuring the acceptance criteria are metConduct secure code reviews, ensuring all technical debt is addressed timeouslyEnsure System Documentation is kept up to date during the sprint cycles (Azure DevOps Services)Seek to continuously improve coding standards, architecture and testing processesMentoring of junior developersCoordinate with other managers and line functions to ensure highest level of software quality (project manager, application development manager, application support, test manager, senior developers, etc)Ensure timely delivery of the different development milestones as per sprint planningPlan, organize and control own work effort, including regular progress feedback to own and other relevant areas

Job Requirements

Qualification / Education Required	3-year National Diploma/Degree in ICTRelevant certifications in Software Development
Other requirements	4 plus years’ development experienceExperience in a broad range of development technologies/products, standards, tools and methodologies.Experience in application configuration, maintenance and supportAdvanced experience in MS SQLAdvanced experience in C# and .Net CoreExperience in REST, JSON, SOAP, XMLExperience in MVC, MVVM, UML and VisioExperience in ReactJs/Blazer, jQuery, NodeJsExperience in MicroServicesCode scanning tools like SonarCloudAgile experienceExperience in Azure DevOps ServicesExperience with Unit and Performance testingStrong verbal and communication skills
Desirable requirements	ITILGraphQLMobile development experience (Android, Xamarin Forms)
Supervision / Control / Influence	Under guidance and evaluation of Application Development ManagerWithin general guidelines or functions as defined in the job description
Abilities	Ability to adapt to a fast-moving DevOps and keep pace with latest thinking and new development technologies.Strong collaborative problem solving and analytical capability to manage numerous information sources and provide data analysis reports to management.Strong client focus with the ability to meet the demands of internal and external stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate application development related concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various hierarchical levels.Ability to build business partnerships that help drives the application development strategyAbility to work independently with demanding users in a high pressurized environmentStrong capacity for operating in a flexible, dynamic environment where creative and ‘out of the box’ thinking is required.Ability to multitaskDisplay an understanding of different functions within an organisationThe ability to work in a team environment and independentlyAbility to interpret business requirements and implement technical designPPECB Brand Ambassador byEnsuring professional and value adding service delivery; andBuilding and maintaining sound customer relations
Scope of responsibility	Responsible for delivery within given ICT operational plans
Knowledge	Knowledge of the latest Application Development practicesKnowledge of Software Development governance frameworks and standards e.g. COBIT, ITIL, DevOps, TOGAF, OWASP, etc.
Key activities and / or behaviours that are key to the successful performance of the role	Providing information for and compilation of Application Development DashboardsConduct developmentConduct secure code reviewsReport on code qualityEnsure to comply with the procedures and controls to manage software developmentUnit testing, integration testingWorking knowledge of APIs, Microservices, networks, PC/Mac OS and mobile devices.Manage and maintain WikiCohesive relations with the project team

Data capturer

Closing Date

3/4/2024

Job Description

The Statutory Operations Division has vacancies for Temporary Data Capturers to be appointed on a fixed term contract for 4 months to ensure accurate and timeous capturing of batches and value adding support to the respective region.

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
• Document and administrative control according to standards
• Management of queries
• Timeous recording of information on Navision
• Ensuring adherence to internal business processes, procedures and policies
• Assist  with general administrative tasks

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 1 years relevant administrative experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Certificates in computer training would be advantageous
• Knowledge of Navision system would be advantageous
• Proven track record of taking ownership enabled by responsible and accountable behavior

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