Agriculture Auditors, South Africa (Independent Contractors)

NSF is a global public health and safety organization committed to improving human and planet health. We help protect food, water, consumer products, and the environment through rigorous auditing, certification, testing, and advisory services. Our mission is to enable safer, more sustainable practices across industries and borders.

We’re hiring freelance Agricultural Auditors to conduct GLOBALG.A.P. audits for producers across South Africa. This flexible role allows you to manage your own schedule, work independently, and even pursue consulting or training work alongside NSF assignments.

We're hiring in Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga.

• Conduct audits of agricultural producers in South Africa, including multisite audits.
• Perform audits based on producer registration and requested modules.
• Submit accurate audit logs and reports.
• Collaborate with the scheduling team and maintain NSF’s standards of excellence.
• Degree or Diploma in Agriculture or Horticulture with a focus on plants and crops (not animals).
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on farming experience in fruits, vegetables, crops, or flowers.
• GLOBALG.A.P. auditing experience.
• HACCP training (minimum 1 day).
• Food hygiene training (minimum 1 day).
• Lead Auditor training (minimum 3 days).
• Training in Integrated Pest Management, Fertilizer Management, and handling of agrichemicals.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans.
• Willingness to travel during peak audit seasons.
• Valid travel documents and driver’s license.
• Ability to travel for up to 5 consecutive days during peak periods.
• Local travel reimbursed per km; overnight allowance provided.
• Minimum availability of 5–10 audit days per month.
• Contactable references.
• Copies of all qualifications and certificates must be in English.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that NSF is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to an NSF Employee by a third-party agency without a valid written and signed search agreement, will become sole property of NSF. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.

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