Job Description

Somerset West, South Africa
Certification
Permanent
Organic agriculture

Job description

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Job description

We are hiring a

Certification Decision Officer

that will be based in our Somerset West office. 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

Profile

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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 Organized 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

, specifying the

subject as 'Application: CDO (Organic Agriculture)'

.