Agricultural Compliance & Sustainability Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Health insurance

Professional development

Supportive environment

Sustainable agriculture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a detail-oriented Agricultural Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to local and international agricultural regulations within our farming operations. You will develop and implement compliance programs, conduct audits, and train staff on regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong knowledge of environmental, food safety, and agricultural laws, and proven auditing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer or in a similar regulatory role, preferably in the agricultural sector.
• Strong knowledge of relevant agricultural laws, environmental regulations, and food safety standards.
• Excellent analytical, auditing, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs and policies for agricultural operations.
• Conduct regular audits to assess adherence to local, national, and international regulations (e.g., environmental, food safety, labor).
• Investigate compliance issues, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Train employees on compliance procedures, best practices, and regulatory updates.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and government bodies to ensure smooth communication and inspections.
• Stay abreast of changes in agricultural legislation and industry standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Auditing

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Agriculture, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a detail-oriented Agricultural Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to local and international agricultural regulations within our farming operations. You will develop and implement compliance programs, conduct audits, and train staff on regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong knowledge of environmental, food safety, and agricultural laws, and proven auditing and analytical skills.