CERTIFICATION OFFICER – ORGANIC AGRICULTURE – SOMERSET WEST

Agricruitment Limited; Somerset West; Hybrid; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment company is seeking a Certification Decision Officer to manage certification files and make critical certification decisions in the organic agriculture sector. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and possess strong computer skills, along with excellent proficiency in English and Afrikaans. The role includes responsibilities such as reviewing audit reports, evaluating appeals, and contributing to a team-focused environment. This permanent role offers a market-related salary, medical aid contributions, and potential performance bonuses.

Benefits

60% medical aid contribution after probation

Life and disability insurance after 12 months

Performance bonus eligibility after 6 months

Qualifications

• Any experience in certification will be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Management of certification files.
• Perform reviews of audit reports.
• Make certification decisions based on facts and risk assessments.
• Motivate and communicate certification decisions.
• Process appeals and mediation requests.
• Evaluate the quality of audit reports.
• Additional office responsibilities may be included.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Excellent English and Afrikaans competency

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Technical and/or bachelor’s degree in agriculture or environmental management

Job description

Job description

My Client is hiring Certification Decision Officer. You will report directly to the Certification Manager. This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience through working in the organic agriculture sector in developing decision‑making skills through the knowledge of the organic scheme’s regulations as offered.

Your tasks

You will be responsible to carry out the following duties:

• Management of certification files
• Perform reviews of audit reports
• Make certification decisions based on the facts and risk assessments
• Motivate, formulate and communicate the certification decision
• Issue decisions made on certifications
• Process appeals and mediation requests
• Evaluate the quality of audit reports
• May include additional office responsibilities

Qualifications

• Technical and/or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental management or other relevant qualification. Any experience in certification will be advantageous.
• High level of computer literacy – Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent English and Afrikaans spoken and written competency with the ability to work effectively in a team environment

Behavioural skills:

• Independent and self‑motivated
• Organised to the point of perfection
• Honest and trustworthy
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Confident in making hard decisions
• Enthusiastic about organic and sustainability

What’s in it for you?

Remuneration

Market related salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

Type of contract

Permanent (6‑month probation)

Benefits

60% medical aid contribution (after probation), life‑ and disability insurance (after 12 months). Partial remote working is part of the current company policies. But also: When working more than 6 months you will become eligible for a performance bonus based on the level of achievement of your annual objectives.

If you wish to join us, please submit your application (CV, cover letter, copy of ID and proof of qualification) by Friday, 23 January 2026

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