Food Safety Compliance Officer

We are seeking a dedicated Food Safety Compliance Officer to ensure our operations meet the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance. This role is critical in safeguarding product quality and maintaining our reputation for excellence.

What Were Looking For

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Minimum 35 years experience in food safety, compliance, or quality assurance.
• Strong Knowledge of ISO 22000, FSSC, HACCP and relevant legislation
• Auditing certification
• Excellent communication, training and report writing skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Own vehicle & valid drivers license (travelling will be required)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and monitor food safety management systems
• Conduct regular inspections and audits on interbranch and Customer
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analysis and implement pre-requisite programmes for each area.
• Investigate and resolve food safety incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Working with various teams promote a culture of food safety.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, investigations and training activities.
• Conduct Mock Recall Drills
• Organize and lead food safety meetings to address issues and opportunities for improvement nationally
• Assist with any other addition duties as required from time to time

Key Performance Measurables:

• Number of non-conformances identified during internal/external audits with reduction of findings over time
• Improvement in number of customer complaints
• Timeous reporting to management
• Improvement in employee food safety knowledge
• Continuous improvement within the food safety management system

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