Organic Export Officer (Junior position)

Location: Somerset West, South Africa

We are hiring an Export Officer based in our Somerset West office. You will report directly to the Export Manager. The Export Officer plays a pivotal role to ensure traceability and documentary compliance checks for each organic consignment being sold or exported, in particular to the EU and USA.

• Checking the completeness and eligibility of Transaction Certificate (TC) and Certificate of Inspection (COI) applications received from clients
• Cross-checking documents to validate traceability to supplier/farm level and accuracy
• Assessing 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.

• 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

Remuneration: Market related salary and dependent on experience and qualifications

Type of contract: Permanent (6 month probation)

Additional benefits: 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.