Export Product Conformity Specialist

CF & I Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

CF & I Consulting is seeking an experienced Trade Facilitation Analyst in Johannesburg. This role involves managing end-to-end documentation processes for import/export shipments, with a focus on compliance and operational duties. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in relevant fields and possess strong communication and organizational skills. If you thrive in a structured environment and have a keen eye for detail, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in import/export or trade operations.
• Strong exposure to documentation-driven processes.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage inspection requests and certification files.
• Act as the liaison between Company, exporters, and certification centers.
• Ensure Certificates of Conformity (CoC’s) are issued according to standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Documentation-driven processes

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Trade Facilitation Analysts to manage end?to?end processing of Pre?Conformity Assessment documentation (according to PCA / PVoC programs) for import and export shipments.

The role is administrative and operations?driven, requiring close coordination with clients, exporters, inspectors, certification centers, and internal SGS teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely Certificate of Conformity (CoC’s) are issued in accordance with import country regulations.

Important Clarification

This is a product trade facilitation role focused on import/export documentation, inspection coordination, and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) processing.
It is NOT a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Systems Analyst, or Finance Analyst position.

Required Experience & Profile

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in import / export, trade operations, freight forwarding, trade compliance, customs clearing, logistics, or supply?chain administration or inspection coordination.
• Strong exposure to documentation?driven processes
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)

Advantageous

• Prior experience in Trade Facilitation Services (TFS) or Pre-export Verification of Conformity (PVoC)
• Exposure and understanding of PVoC / PCA / CoC certification programs
• Comfortable with structured, operational work

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage inspection requests and certification files from start to finish
• Act as the primary liaison between Company, exporters, importers, and certification centers
• Review inspection requests for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate inspections, sampling, testing, and document collection where applicable
• Ensure Certificates of Conformity (CoC's) are issued in line with country?specific standards
• Monitor and resolve blocking actions and missing information affecting certification timelines
• Generate invoices, follow up on payments, and register receipts
• Manage amendments, replacements, and discrepancy resolution related to CoC's
• Maintain accurate records in Company?approved systems and tools
• Support Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and follow internal procedures