Global G.A.P Inspector

Our client specializes in Food Safety, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, certification, training and auditing. They are seeking a suitably qualified individual based in Western Cape for a full-time position to conduct audits in the Agriculture environment based on certification schemes; Global G.A.P (GGIFA).

Key areas of accountability:

  • Visiting and inspection of farms in accordance with the certification scheme requirements
  • Writing of inspection reports and timely submission of such reports in line with the certification scheme requirements
  • Overall management and closing out of non-conformance raised against and in line with the requirements of the certification scheme
  • Reviewing audit reports
  • Witness auditing of auditors
  • Training 

Minimum Qualification and Experience required:

  • Diploma or equivalent (minimum course duration of three years) i.e. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or National Diploma in Agriculture Management obtained in a crops-based discipline
  • Evidence of training that was provided in HACCP principles, either as part of formal qualifications or by successful completion of a formal course.
  • Plant protection, fertilizer and Integrated Pest Management, either as part of formal qualifications or by successful completion of a formal course.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience gained after finishing academic studies and 3 years’ overall experience in the agriculture industry. This shall include work in the respective sub scope being crops-based i.e. production of crops.
  • Completed training in the current GGIFA V5.3 version
  • Experience in conducting GGIFA 3rd party audits
  • Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable insured vehicle
  • Extensive travelling is inherent to the job as and when necessary

Please ENSURE that your application includes the following:

  • a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, inclusive of contact and email information
  • a covering letter motivating the application
  • an indication of current and expected remuneration
  • availability
  • contactable referees

 

If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application was not successful. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date for applications: 23 March 2021

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