Regional Quality Assessor

Education Required Industry training in Produce Quality defect assessment. Industry training in Produce export requirements, incl Fruit quality and Special market phytosanitary protocols. In-house and / or external training in Quality management. Diploma or degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Quality Control or equivalent Experience Required Minimum of 3 years of experience in perishables export quality citrus. Previous exposure as exporter representative travelling between packing facilities and depots. Skills Required Knowledge of citrus quality and horticulture, including post-harvest disorders development and prevention. Thorough knowledge of PPECB export standards and packing specifications communicating client expectation. Knowledge of Supply chain and Cold chain management and impact of the export handling chain on fruit quality. Understanding the economics of claims management when arrivals do not meet client quality expectations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook), willingness to explore new technology tools (like AI) and familiarity with Dipar or similar QC platforms. A keen eye to detail to identify issues and to prevent quality, labelling and handling protocol mistakes. Good people skills to connect with packhouse management. Actively contribute to the team dynamics and enlarge impact as leading exporter. Key Performance Areas Pre-packing season knowledge of producer and packhouse facilities Weekly visit scheduling Packhouse visit liaison Packhouse fruit quality assessments Packhouse special market consignments eg China, South Korea, Japan Packhouse stock at ambient Packhouse hygiene or food safety observations Research Trials Ad hoc on request Pre & Post season

Location: Mbombela, ZA

Posted Date: 5/11/2025