Perishable Products Export Control Board Jobs

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Graduate PWD Debtors Administrator-008-016

Job Description

Main purpose of the job 

•    Graduate placements provide learners with the opportunity to gain on-the job exposure in the field of Debtors Administration.

High level job objectives: 

1. To obtain exposure in capturing of debtors’ transactions for completeness of income.
2. To obtain exposure in processing customer invoices & statements to ensure collection of revenue.
3. To obtain exposure in resolving of unallocated / unidentified payments to assist in the reconciliation of customer accounts.
4. To obtain exposure to  administer  financial documentation for record and audit purposes and other miscellanies financial administrative responsibilities 
5. To obtain exposure in  collecting of customer accounts in a manner that ensures high customer satisfaction.
6. To obtain exposure in preparing monthly credit management reports

Requirements

Qualifications

•    Completed 3-year national qualification in one of the following fields: Finacial Management/ Financial Administration 

Experience:

•    No experience is required since it is aimed at unemployed graduates

Knowledge:

(Desirable)
•    Knowledge of relevant acts i.e. POPIA and Credit Act, VAT Act

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills

(Essential)
•    Computer literacy 
(Desirable)
•    Exceptional communication skills 
•    Strong interpersonal orientation 
•    English language proficiency

Competency Profile: Behavioural 
(Essential)
•    Deciding and Initiating Action 
•    Planning and Organising 
•    Adhering to Principles and Values 
•    Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
•    Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives 
•    Working with People 
•    Learning and Researching 
•    Adapting and Responding to Change 
•    Coping with Pressures and Setbacks

(Desirable)
•    Writing and Reporting 
•    Relating and Networking 
•    Persuading and Influencing 
•    Presenting and Communicating Information

Physical and other 
(Essential)
•    Good health  
(Desirable)
•    Business travel – Locally and Nationally

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Financial Controller

Job Description

Main purpose of the job 

•    The job purpose is to analyse financial information needs for the PPECB by reviewing existing systems and working out the best way to meet those needs through the design of new systems. To strengthen internal system controls as well as provide greater oversight on transactional integrity.

High level job objectives 

•    To ensure financial systems are up to date, relevant and adequate to comply to business needs and internal control requirements of the organisation.  
•    To ensure that accounting records are accurately maintained. 
•    To ensure financial policies and procedures are aligned with the PFMA, relevant and up to date containing all control measures to ensure good financial governance.  
•    To lead and supervise direct report(s) to ensure transfer and development of skills and performance on deliverables.  
•    To ensure accurate and timeous payments.  
•    To ensure timely preparation and facilitation of the external audit.  
•    To perform general duties as required by the PPECB.

Requirements
Qualifications 
(Essential)
•    BCom (Financial Accounting) 
(Desirable)
•    Qualified CA(SA) 
•    CIMA accreditation

Experience 
(Essential)
•    Successfully completed SAICA articles
(Essential) (TimeSpan:2 Years)
•    Management experience 
(Essential) (TimeSpan:3 Years)
•    Experience working in a public entity 
(Essential) (TimeSpan:5 Years)
•    Experience working within a financial environment.

Knowledge 
(Essential)
•    GRAP/IFRS 
•    Knowledge of PFMA, National Treasury Regulations and Financial Legislation 
•    Thorough practical knowledge of drafting financial statements 
•    Knowledge of BCEA and relevant labour legislation

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills 
(Essential)
•    Strong reconciliation skills 
•    Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships 
•    Commercial and business awareness 
•    Highly task-driven, detail and structure orientated and process enthusiast 
•    Solid problem solving  
•    Report writing and presentation skills 
•    Good interpersonal & communication skills and conflict management 
•    Willingness to embrace new systems and procedures 
•    Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure 
•    Logical and forward thinking 
•    Critical judgement  
•    Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word & Microsoft PowerPoint 
•    CaseWare 
 
Competency Profile: Behavioural

(Essential)
•    Adhering to Principles and Values  
•    Applying Expertise and Technology  
•    Analysing  
•    Planning and Organising

(Desirable)
•    Coping with Pressures and Setbacks  
•    Deciding and Initiating Action  
•    Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations 
•    Relating and Networking  
•    Leading and Supervising 
•    Persuading and Influencing

Physical and other 
(Essential)
•    Business travel – Locally and Nationally 
•    Good health  

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Laboratory Technician

Job Description

High Level Objectives
•    Analysis of mycotoxins in various food matrices.
•    Analysis of pesticide residues in fresh produce using the QuEChERS extraction technique.
•    Optimize the use of the equipment in the preparative section of the laboratory.
•    Ensure timely service delivery to customers.
•    Self-Management.
•    Minimize financial Risks.
•    Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025).
•    Management of critical consumables.

Experience required:

Preparation of chemicals, solutions, and standards.

Sample extraction processes.

Basic knowledge of chromatographic instrumentation.

Adherence to good laboratory practice.

Key responsibilities:

Method Validation 

• Ensure that any changes are made to the methods if necessary.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Participate in proficiency testing.

Quality Control

• Performs Internal verification of Equipment.
• Ensures that the accommodation and environmental conditions of the lab are controlled and recorded accordingly.
• Checking quality and suitability of chemicals.
• Recording quality controls.

Technical processes – implementation

• Sample registration on LIMS.                                                 
• Extraction of raw materials.
• Weighing, homogenizing, mixing, and filtering.
• Equipment verification (balances, volumetric flasks, pipettes).
• Mycotoxin Immuno-Affinity-Cleanup.
• Free fatty acids extraction method.
• Peroxide value extraction method.
• Moisture content.
• Pesticide analyses
• Preparation of reference standards (weighing, mixing filtering).
• Preparation of daily solvents and standards.
• Participation in proficiency testing schemes.
• Instrumentation set-up and sample run.

Meetings

• Participate in laboratory staff meetings.

Implementation of QMS (ISO 17025)

• Implement standard QMS protocols.
• Consistent and correct application of analytical methods.
• Compliance to statutory requirements.
• Records all non-conformances observed for further investigation.

Communication, Advising and Reporting

• Comment and report timely on irregularities.
• Effective communication and reporting that leads to improved internal relationships and decisions.
• Ensures that all test results comply with the documented quality control criteria.

Knowledge required:

• Implementation of the LIMS for traceability (added advantage)
• Technical processes of Mycotoxin/Pesticides/Dairy analysis in a myriad of matrices.
• General knowledge of chromatographic instruments.

Skills required:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Sound technical record keeping techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Propensity to pay attention to detail.
• Computer literate – MS Outlook, Word & Excel.

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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Senior Asessor

Job Description

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.
• Mentoring of junior staff.
• Provide continuous support to 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 7years 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.
• Proven ability to fulfill 6 cumulative functions within cold chain.
• Competency requirement of minimum 120 credits (both technical and supervisory)
• Specialist competence on container inspections, cleanliness and PTI, container on board sensor calibration, container loading (normal and cold treatment), cold store registration, vessel inspection and loading(normal), Precooling certificate, Terminal monitoring, vessel carrying instructions (normal).
• Proven track record of training subordinates.
• 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

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BBBEE Transformation Specialist

Job Description

Job Title

BBBEE Transformation Specialist

Department

Human Capital

Location

Head Office

Reporting to

Organisational Development and Transformation Manager

Direct reports

none

Main purpose of the job

The job purpose is to coordinate the implementation of the transformation strategy and conducting the monitoring and reporting on the BBBEE/ transformation scorecard. The role is also responsible for providing advice, support and assistance on legislation, frameworks, policies and procedures related to the area of focus and ensure compliance.
High level job objectives
Monitoring and reporting

Coordinate the implementation of the transformation plan.
Support the monitoring and reporting on the transformation strategy including implementation plans, processes, policies, targets, output and outcomes.
Support the management of programme stakeholder management to achieve the outcomes of the programme and in engaging on a regular basis with key stakeholders for the purposes of updates on transformation progress.
Compile and assist in the reporting of all related transformation imperatives related to transformation and empowerment objectives of the PPECB
Assist and support the reporting of procurement monitoring to ensure required targets related to designated groups and community initiatives are implemented and achieved.
Assist in the development of evaluation tools, methods and frameworks that will ensure compliance and adherence to approved standards and procedures

2. Programme Administration Management and Implementation

Ensure and support efficient, effective, and good practice in programme and project administration.
Ensure appropriate programme and project document management, tracking and reporting.
Ensure all PPECB policy, legislative and administrative frameworks are applied and complied with in the management of the function optimally.
Ensure information is integrated and readily available for reporting.
Coordinate and manage project deliverables consistent with the required PPECB administrative systems
Monitor and evaluate statuses of each project for reporting purposes

3. Transformation coordination

Report on entity B-BBEE interventions related targets, outputs, and outcomes.
Initiate, design, and implement approved programme projects.
Support and assist the PPECB’s departments to advance transformation in the following regards:
o Women empowerment

o Youth employment

o Implementation and annual planning for employment equity transformation targeting and outputs.

o Preferred procurement BBBEE for enterprise and supplier development

o Small business enterprise and supplier development

o Community based socio-economic development

o Empowerment of disabled persons within the sector

o Support the access to jobs and skills development.

5. Project Management

Identify and facilitate engagements and interventions for economic participation for all designated groups for the advancement of transformation and empowerment
Facilitate the implementation and support of policies, plans and frameworks where appropriate to enhance socio-economic impact
Develop and support plans that ensures that local communities derive maximum benefit from the investment through access to labour, sub-contracting opportunities, socio-economic investment and income.
Support successful conclusion of transformation project
Support principle that transformation targets are linked to Agri BEE score card

6. Stakeholder Engagement

Network with relevant role-players and make appropriate contact with public and private sector organisations
Gather relevant information data including key decision-making processes, strategic choices and timing of priorities, to support evidence-based programme and project planning.
Support OD and Transformation manager in the compilation of reports and presentations to promote transformation in the sector and PPECB functions, mandate, and role.
Advise and organise appropriate meetings, interventions, appointment, engagements, networking sessions and presentations as may be required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Essential
Desirable

Relevant Degree in Business Studies or equivalent
X

BBBEE management certificate

X

Experience

Time Span

Essential
Desirable

Transformation/ BBBEE experience
8 Years

X

Enterprise & Supplier Development and Socio Economic/ CSI Programmes experience
3-5 Years

X

Utilization of BBBEE software
3-5 Years

X

BBBEE verification
3-5 years

X

Knowledge

Essential
Desirable

Understanding of relevant BBBEE laws and regulations.
X

Knowledge of BBBEE data systems.
X

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills

Essential

Desirable
Proficiency in using BBBEE systems
X
MS Office – proficiency to research, write, compile, prepare reports and presentations
X
Data reporting – organize large amounts of data and information for decision making.
X
Enterprise & Supplier Development and Socio Economic/ CSI Programmes programme development and implementation
X
BBBEE verification processes
X

Competency Profile: Behavioural

Essential

Desirable

Adhering to Principles and Values
X
Communicating with tact and diplomacy
X
Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
X
Adapting and Responding to Change
X
Planning and organising
X
Attention to detail
X
Coping with Pressures and Setbacks
X
Working with People
X
Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
X

Physical and other

Essential

Desirable

Business travel – Locally and Nationally
X
Own Reliable Transport
X
Good health
X
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Job Info
Job Identification
235
Job Category
Human Capital
Posting Date
08/05/2025, 01:24 PM
Apply Before
08/29/2025, 01:23 PM
Degree Level
Degree or equivalent
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
45 Silverboom Avenue, Cape Town, 7500, ZA
Department
Human Capital Officer – 008

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