Freelance inspectors (m/f/x) for agriculture and food processing/trade in South Africa

Kiwa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein Unternehmen aus der TIC-Branche sucht einen Organic Inspector, um die Durchführung von ökologischen Inspektionen in Übereinstimmung mit internationalen Standards zu gewährleisten. Die Rolle erfordert umfassende Kenntnisse in der ökologischen Landwirtschaft und Auditing, sowie eine detailorientierte Arbeitsweise. Es wird eine langfristige Zusammenarbeit angestrebt, unterstützt durch professionelle Schulungen und faire Entlohnung.

Benefits

Umfangreiche Schulung und kontinuierliche Weiterbildung

Fair und zuverlässige Bezahlung

Langfristige Partnerschaftsmöglichkeiten

Qualifications

• Mindestens 2 Jahre Erfahrung in der ökologischen Auditierung.
• Kenntnis über USDA NOP und internationale organische Standards.
• Fließende Englischkenntnisse, weitere Sprachen von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von ökologischen Inspektionen gemäß den EU-Standards und USDA NOP.
• Erstellung von Inspektionsberichten und relevanten Nachweisen.
• Selbstständige Planung und Durchführung von Inspektionsaufträgen.

Skills

Detailorientierung

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Kenntnis ökologischer Standards

Projektorganisation

Education

Abgeschlossenes Studium in Landwirtschaft oder Lebensmitteltechnologie

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kurzer Überblick

Kiwa BCS Öko-Garantie GmbH from Nuremberg is part of the Kiwa Group, one of the world's 20 leading companies in the TIC industry (testing, inspection, certification) and is already active in over 90 countries. Kiwa BCS is one of the pioneers of the organic movement in Europe and the first state-approved organic inspection body in Germany (1992). As an approved and private inspection body, we carry out inspections and certifications in all areas of organic agriculture for farmers, industry, contract processors, importers/exporters and logistics companies at home and abroad. In addition to EU organic certification, we offer further national and international certifications according to various recognised organic, Fairtrade and sustainability standards on four continents. For example: NOP, JAS, KOC, OSKSA, GOTS, ASC/MSC, Rainforest Alliance and many more. Controls on behalf of associations such as Demeter, Biokreis, Naturland (Fair), BioSuisse and Bioland are also part of our services.

Dafür suchen wir Sie

• Carrying out organic inspections according to the EU Organic Regulation, USDA NOP and JAS
• Carrying out inspections according to the standards of various organic farming associations (e.g., Naturland)
• Compilation of inspection reports and associated evidence
• Inspection assignments in the region agreed with you, as well as scheduling of the inspection assignments on your own responsibility and thus full control over the organisation of the inspection tour

Das bringen Sie mit?

• Residence in South Africa
• Completed studies in agriculture or food technology
• Knowledge education/experiences in organic farming is a must
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in organic auditing (agriculture and food processing/ trade)
• Knowledge of USDA NOP and related international organic standards
• Detail-oriented, with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to clearly communicate complex technical information in a positive and effective way
• English (fluent) - other languages are a great advantage
• Willingness to travel within the region of local and international
• Advanced skills with well-known software programs, e.g., Microsoft to deliver digital inspection documents

Das können Sie von uns erwarten?

• Comprehensive introduction to our systems and processes
• Professional training on a regular base and further education opportunities
• Fair and reliable payment
• Permanent contact persons in our head office in Nuremberg / Germany
• The possibility of a long-term partnership