Job Description

• Full Time
• Posted 20 hours ago

Job description
My Client is hiring a Sustainable Auditor to start in March 2026 (or sooner if available), based in Somerset West. You will report directly to the Evaluation Manager. The position will mainly involve the organic-, sustainable-, conservation- and social audits (according to standards such as: EU, NOP, Fair-for-Life, Rainforest Alliance) of clients in South Africa mostly. It may also include audits in other countries in the subregion and travel to Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi, Zambia, and Namibia. Candidates must be willing to travel (often remote areas) for anything between 1 day and 2 weeks at a time.
Your tasks
You will be responsible to carry out the following duties:

• Auditing on site (farm, factory, export office)
• Completing audit reports within deadline
• Communication with clients regarding compliance assessment

Profile

• Education: BSc, BScAgri or similar tertiary qualification.
• Experience: Experience in the agriculture and/or certification sector (in particular organic/sustainable/fair trade) would be beneficial
• Technical skills: High level of computer literacy - confident MS Office user
• Languages: English and Afrikaans - both essential - spoken and written
• Behavioural skills:

Independent and self-motivated
Honest and trustworthy
Self-confident
Organized to the point of perfection
Willing and eager to self-learn
Keen interest in sustainability
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...:You will be entitled to medical and life insurance benefit contributions. All travel costs are covered by the company. Additional to your salary, a non-guaranteed performance related bonus would be paid annually. Partial remote working is part of the current company policies.
If you wish to join us, please submit your application (CV + cover letter) by Friday, 16/01/2026.
Email CV in WORD format: cvs@agricruitment.co.za

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