Global Trade Conformity Specialist (PVoC/PCA), Johannesburg

Export Product Conformity Specialist (PVoC/PCA Analyst

Full-time

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Trade Facilitation Analysts to manage end‑to‑end processing of Pre‑Conformity Assessment documentation (according to PCA / PVoC programs) for import and export shipments.

Administrative and operations‑driven, requiring close coordination with clients, exporters, inspectors, certification centres, and internal SGS teams to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely Certificated of Conformity (CoC’s) are issued in accordance with import country regulations.

Responsibilities

Process and manage inspection requests and certification files from start to finish

Act as the primary liaison between SGS, exporters, importers, and certification centres

Review inspection requests for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance

Coordinate inspections, sampling, testing, and document collection where applicable

Ensure Certificates of Conformity (CoCs) are issued in line with country‑specific standards

Monitor and resolve blocking actions and missing information affecting certification timelines

Generate invoices, follow up on payments, and register receipts

Manage amendments, replacements, and discrepancy resolution related to CoCs

Maintain accurate records in SGS‑approved systems and tools

Support Quality Management System (QMS) compliance and follow internal procedures

Qualifications

Matric/Grade 12

Related and relevant qualification

Minimum 2 years’ experience in import / export, trade operations, logistics, or supply‑chain administration

Strong exposure to documentation‑driven processes

Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Fluent in English (additional languages advantageous)

Prior experience in Trade Facilitation Services (TFS) or Pre‑export Verification of Conformity (PVoC)

Exposure and understanding of PVoC / PCA / CoC certification programs

Ideal for candidates who

Have worked in freight forwarding, trade compliance, customs clearing, import/export administration, or inspection coordination

Enjoy structured operational work rather than data or systems analysis

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