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Agri-Export Technologist Programme (AETP)
Perishable Products Export Control Board - Various Areas, Nationwide
Closing date yi 30 ka November 2020
Regrettably, this position has been removed.
Purpose
- The Agri Export Technologist Programme offers high-potential, disadvantaged graduates the opportunity to gain exposure to agri-export technology, while receiving an accredited qualification - National Certificate: Perishable Product Technology (SAQA ID: 5834; NQF Level 5).
- 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.).
Location
- Ceres - Ceres, WC 6835 ZA (Primary)
- Citrusdal - Citrusdal, WC 7340 ZA
- Durban - Durban, KN 4052 ZA
- Grabouw - Grabouw, WC 7160 ZA
- GT ZA
- Nelspruit - Nelspruit, MP 1200 ZA
- Paarl - Paarl, WC 7646 ZA
- Port Elizabeth - Port Elizabeth, EC 6045 ZA
- Robertson - Robertson, WC 6705 ZA
- Tzaneen - Tzaneen, LP 2850 ZA
Requirements
- In possession of a completed 3-year national qualification (minimum) in one of the following fields: Agricultural Sciences; Food Technology; Environmental Health.
- Have a strong academic history.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Competent in the use of the English language.
- Currently unemployed.
Responsibilities
- Export legislation and certification
- Factors influencing export
- Food safety
- Product knowledge
- Cold chain management
- Total quality management systems and viability
- Recent innovations
Additional Information
- A nominal amount is provided in the form of a stipend to assist with the student’s costs.
- Students are placed close to where they reside; however due to the seasonal nature of the industry out-placement can be required.
- The application window closes on 30 November 2019.
- Shortlisting takes place during January every year and short-listed candidates are invited to attend interviews during January and February. Candidates are notified if they have been successful or not during April and successful students start on 1 April every year.
- Only applications containing all of the documentation listed below can be considered.
- Please provide an active email address for communications regarding your application.
Application Documents
- A comprehensive CV
- Certified copies of your full academic record to date
- One reference letter
- Copy of your ID document