Yola Hute
PLANT PATHOLOGIST
Port Elizabeth
Summary
"As a dedicated and detail-oriented professional, experienced with administrative tasks, including data entry and document management. Utilizes organizational skills to maintain efficient office operations. Track record of fostering collaborative workplace and ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Fixed Junior Inspector
PPECB
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted quality checks on citrus, dairy, pome fruits, frozen products according to Act 119 of 1990 for exports of perishable products.
- Conducted container loading checks for all chilled and frozen perishable products intended for exports according to PPECB Act 86 of 1996.
- Identified defects and reported issues to management and production teams.
- Implemented quality control procedures to improve product quality.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues.
Meat Quality Controller
East London Abattoir
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted inspections of meat products to ensure quality, freshness, and safety.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with regulations and standards.
- Performed laboratory tests for contaminants, adulterants, or defects.
- Maintained accurate records and reported quality issues to management.
- Ensured cold chain integrity through temperature monitoring and control.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues.
- Trained and mentored staff on quality control practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with food safety standards.
Volunteer as Administration Clerk
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
07.2024 - 11.2024
- Maintaining files and records on SASAMS to ensure they remain up-to-date.
- Answering phone calls and transferring them to the relevant department or taking messages.
- Preparing documents for presentations and managing office supplies.
- Assisting with office management and making travel arrangements (SnT's)
- Performing data entry and preparing reports and official documents on SASAMS.
- Taking minutes during meetings and updating and maintaining databases.
These duties are essential for supporting office operations and ensuring that the organization runs smoothly.
Phytosanitary Inspector Intern
Department of Agriculture: Inspection Services
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Conducted citrus orchard inspections for pests and diseases.
- Managed FBO registrations and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Performed Global GAP audits and ISPM 15 audits for export compliance.
- Inspected onion orchards and nurseries for export certification.
- Verified pome orchards for compliance with international standards.
- Conducted packhouse phytosanitary inspections and audits for Taiwan exports.
- Ensured compliance with phytosanitary regulations and standards.
- Issued phytosanitary certificates for export consignments.
- Monitored pest and disease management practices in orchards and nurseries.
Education
BSc Agric - Plant Pathology
University of The Free State
11-2021
Skills
Data entry proficiency
Paperwork and documentation
Data entry
Interpersonal and written communication
Document scanning
Record keeping
Meeting preparations
Timeline
Fixed Junior Inspector
PPECB
04.2025 - Current
Meat Quality Controller
East London Abattoir
12.2024 - 03.2025
Volunteer as Administration Clerk
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
07.2024 - 11.2024
Phytosanitary Inspector Intern
Department of Agriculture: Inspection Services
03.2022 - 02.2024
BSc Agric - Plant Pathology
University of The Free State
AWARDS
African scholarship award, Daff bursary award