JUNIOR ORGANIC EXPORT OFFICER – AGRICULTURE – SOMERSET WEST

Agricruitment Limited; Somerset West; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Somerset West is seeking an Export Officer to ensure compliance and traceability for organic consignments exported mainly to the EU and USA. The candidate should hold a relevant tertiary qualification and possess strong skills in document validation, communication, and detail orientation. The role includes checking compliance, issuing certificates, and collaborating with multiple departments. A market-related salary is offered along with additional benefits such as medical aid contribution and a performance bonus.

Benefits

60% medical aid contribution after probation

Life and disability insurance after 12 months

Performance bonus after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience in handling documentation for exports is advantageous.
• Able to perform well under high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Check the completeness and eligibility of TC and COI applications.
• Cross-check documents to validate traceability and accuracy.
• Assess compliance based on EU and NOP requirements.
• Issue and send approved TC/COI to clients within three days.
• Update internal records on all platforms.
• Provide training and guidelines to clients and staff.

Skills

Excellent English proficiency

Confident MS Office user

High attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Tertiary degree or diploma in Logistics, Education, or relevant field

Job description

Job description

My Client is hiring an Export Officer. 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 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, Education, 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 qualifications

Type of contract: Permanent (6-month probation)

But also: 60% medical aid contribution (after probation), life‑and disability insurance (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.

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