Perishable Products Export Control Board Jobs – 17 October 2026

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Cold Chain Assessor

Job Description
Main Purpose:

To independently conduct cold chain services according to standards protocol, work instructions and procedures as prescribed through PPECB’s legislative mandate.

High level Objectives:

To ensure service delivery to clients in line with the organisations regulatory mandate.
To ensure compliance with the BMS, ISO 9001 and all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
To ensure completeness of income
To ensure compliance to Human Capital policies and procedures.
To ensure effective Risk Management.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years relevant experience in the perishable-export logistical chain
Experience in PPECB cold chain disciplines

Knowledge:
Knowledge of relevant PPECB legislative mandate
Knowledge of perishable-export industry
Knowledge of policies and procedures;
Product and technical knowledge
Systems and process knowledge
Knowledge of risk management

Must be able to travel locally and nationally as and when the job requires him/her to do so
Must have a valid driver’s licence and own relible transport

Must have 50 technical credits and 10 soft skills credits as per PPECB talent management
Must be in good health

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Job Info
Job Identification
654
Job Category
Cold Chain
Posting Date
2026/10/16, 12:30
Apply Before
2026/10/26, 23:55
Degree Level
National certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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Junior Inspector

Job Description
Job Description

Inspect and certify perishable product.
Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products.
Ensure the correct application of quality management systems, BMS procedures and work instructions.
Perform administrative tasks.
Build and maintain good relations with PPECB clients.
Communicate with clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions.
Participate in relief duty roster.
Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility.

Job Requirement

A tertiary qualification in an agricultural discipline with at least four seasons as a graduate.
Technical competencies in Citrus is mandatory.
Exposure in the following products will be to the candidates’ advantage, Pome; Stone fruit and stone other.
Computer Literacy.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
A valid code 08 driving license and own reliable vehicle is a requirement to do the job.
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Job Info
Job Identification
657
Job Category
Product Inspection
Posting Date
2026/10/15, 15:50
Apply Before
2026/10/23, 23:55
Degree Level
National Diploma or equivalent
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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Cleaner

Job Description

Profile Summary
Main Purpose of the Job
To ensure the cleanliness of the Office building as well as preparing refreshments for meetings

High Level Objectives of the Job
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

Experience
Cleaning experience in an office environment – 2 years

Knowledge
General knowledge of hygiene practices
Knowledge of cleaning products and equipment
Knowledge to operate office cleaning equipment
Basic knowledge of occupationally health and safety practices and procedures

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Job Info
Job Identification
658
Job Category
Administration
Posting Date
2026/10/15, 15:29
Apply Before
2026/10/23, 23:55
Degree Level
Elementary certificate (Grade 10)
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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Acting Chief Inspector

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Description
Main purpose of the job

To manage and supervise activities of employees to ensure organizational compliance and client satisfaction.

High level job objectives

• To ensure sound stakeholder relations.
• To ensure correct application of Operational quality management systems, procedures and work instructions.
• To ensure legislative mandate compliance.
• To ensure compliance to Finance policies and procedures.
• To ensure compliance to Human Capital policies and procedures.

Requirements
Qualifications
(Essential)

• A Minimum Tertiary Qualification or a National Diploma/Degree in the following Sciences:

o Agricultural management / Crop production
o Horticulture
o Environmental Health or
o Food Technology
(Desirable)

• Experience supervising a team and/
• Experience as acting supervisor within the inspections discipline

Knowledge

(Essential)

• Relevant acts relating to the regulatory environment
• PPECB system knowledge, policies and procedures
• Product knowledge.

Technical Skills/ Functional Skills

(Essential)

• Computer Literacy
• Competency in all major products for the organization and minor products related to the area

(Desirable)

• Conducting technical training and assessing and moderation training
• Financial acumen,

Competency Profile: Behavioral

(Essential)

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Following Instructions and Procedures

(Desirable)

• Adhering to Principles and Values
• Persuading and Influencing
• Analyzing

Physical and other

• Business travel – Locally
• Good health (ability to distinguishing colour and working at heights and moving around hazardous environments)

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
637
Job Category
Product Inspection
Posting Date
2026/10/12, 11:26
Apply Before
2026/10/20, 23:55
Degree Level
National Diploma or equivalent
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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Learner: Technologist Programme

Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa
Trending
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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Job Info
Job Identification
603
Job Category
Product Inspection
Posting Date
2026/10/08, 10:29
Apply Before
2026/12/08, 23:55
Degree Level
National Diploma or equivalent
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Bergrivier Boulevard, Paarl, 7646, ZA
Department
Training External (AETP) – 014

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Junior Assessor

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Trending
Job Description
Job Description

Inspect and certify perishable products
Inspect the handling, storage and transportation of perishable products
Perform administrative tasks
Communicate with various clients on own specific task and outcomes of decisions
participate in relief duty roster
Accept the responsibility of continuous self-improvement in their area of responsibility according to the PPECB performance framework
Job Requirements

A Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
A minimum of two seasons as a contract assessor at PPECB
Specialist competency in container loading normal and temperature monitoring.
A valid code EB/ 08 drivers license with own reliable transport is a must for this opportunity
Exposure with a completed POE in any of the cold chain disciplines, other than Container Loading and Temperature Monitoring, will be to the candidates advantage
Computer literacy
Excellent customer service skills
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
638
Job Category
Cold Chain
Posting Date
2026/10/08, 19:37
Apply Before
2026/10/19, 23:55
Degree Level
National certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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Acting Lead Assessor

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Job Description
This is a developmental, acting opportunity – starting 01 April 2027 – which offer an ideal chance for individuals to be exposed to a supervisory 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 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 Perishable Products Export Control Actand/or the Agricultural Product Standards 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:

Minimum Grade 12 qualification or equivalent (Essential)

Supervisory course (Essential)

Competent in all cold chain disciplines applicable to a particular region/area (2 Years)

At least 7 Years relevant work experience with 2 years as a Snr. Assessor/Inspector

Supervisory experience (incl. in an acting capacity) (2 Years) will be an advantage

Leadership Development Programme will be an advantage

Technical competencies:

Knowledge and experience on the following Cold Chain principles:

Normal container loading, Cold Treatment container loading, Temp monitoring, Cold store registration and calibration

Knowledge, understanding and experience of all 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

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. There will be an Acting allowance applicable for the period. The duration of this opportunity is for approximately four months or until product volumes for the Deciduous season have reduced to the extent that the span of work can be easily accommodated by the permanent human resources.

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

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
635
Job Category
Cold Chain
Posting Date
2026/10/07, 15:40
Apply Before
2026/10/20, 23:55
Degree Level
National certificate (Grade 12 or equivalent)
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
63 Newton Street, Port Elizabeth, 6045, ZA
Department
Statutory Services Eastern Cape – 070

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