Organic Export Officer

Somerset West, South Africa Customer relations Permanent Organic agriculture Job description

Job description

We are hiring an Export Officer that will be based in our Somerset West office. You will report directly to the Export Manager. The Export Officer plays a pivotal role to ensure the traceability and documentary compliance check for each organic consignment being sold or exported, in particular to the EU and USA.

Your tasks

You will be responsible to carry out the following duties:* Checking the completeness and eligibility of Transaction Certificate (TC) and Certificate of Inspection (COI) applications received from clients

• Cross-checking documents to validate traceability to supplier/farm level and accuracy
• Assessing the compliance based on scheme (EU and NOP) requirements
• Issue and send the approved TC/COI to the clients within a strict 3-day deadline
• Update internal records on all platforms
• Working proactively, along with other departments, ensuring clients and internal staff understand the process by means of guidelines and training.

Profile

• Tertiary degree or diploma in Logistics, Compliance, or other relevant field
• Relevant job experience will be advantageous but is not a requirement
• High level of computer literacy – Confident MS Office user
• Excellent English and Afrikaans spoken and written competency with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Performs well under high-pressure situations

Attention to detail and deadline-orientated

Good communication skills

What’s in it for you?Remuneration: Market-related salary and dependent on experience and qualificationsType of contract: Permanent (6-month probation)But also: 65% medical aid contribution (after probation), life- and disability insurance (after 12 months), 5% pension fund contribution (after 12 months). When working more than 6 months you will become eligible for a performance bonus based on the level of achievement of your annual objectives. Partial remote working is part of the current company policies.

If you wish to join us, please submit your application (CV + cover letter) before 11 September 2026.The successful candidate will start as soon as possible (CV's will be reviewed as they are received so advert might close before 11 September if a successful candidate has been identified).