Due Diligence Officer (Fruit Export)

Our client is a leading fruit export company in the Stellenbosch area. They currently have an exciting opportunity for a Due Diligence Officer to join their dynamic team.

The ideal candidate is well-organized, meticulous, and self-driven, with a strong knowledge of quality management, legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as international standards applicable to the fruit export industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring quality throughout the packaging and export process and reporting any deviations or risks.
• Ensure that producers comply with certification requirements such as GlobalG.A.P., Tesco Nurture, Spring and SIZA and that all documentation is up-to-date and audit-ready.
• Responsible for regulatory compliance, including MRL verification, IFS Broker, as well as Chain of Custody (CoC) audits and full traceability (Traceability/Mock Recalls).
• Liaising with internal departments and producers to communicate quality status, market requirements and regulatory expectations
• Maintenance of accurate records, electronic platforms and documentation that must be audit-ready at all times.
• Handling all other tasks related to quality and compliance functions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Food Safety, Agriculture or a related field will count towards the candidate’s advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in a similar quality control and/or due diligence role.
• Good knowledge of GlobalG.A.P., CoC, IFS and MRL standards as well as international export requirements for fresh produce.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English)
• Valid driver’s license.

Personal Qualities:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.

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