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Food Safety Specialist

Paarden Eiland, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 10/03/2025

Job Information

  • Job Opening ID ZR_14213_JOB
  • Hours of Work Full-time
  • Location Type In Office
  • Industry Logistics
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Salary R20 000 CTC
  • Remuneration Term Per Month
  • Date Opened 10/03/2025
  • State/Province Western Cape
  • City/Town Paarden Eiland, Cape Town
  • Country South Africa

Job Description

Are you passionate about ensuring top-quality food standards? An established food storage and logistics company is looking for a dedicated Food Safety Specialist to guide their operational team and guarantee customer satisfaction. If you're a detail-oriented problem solver with a strong background in food safety, please apply. This is a full-time, in-office permanent position.

Responsibilities:

  • Be the Food Safety Expert: Guide and train operational teams on food safety standards and customer specifications.
  • Create and Implement: Develop policies, procedures, and quality control systems.
  • Ensure Compliance: Conduct audits, monitor Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Pre-Requisite Programmes (PRP’s) and manage corrective actions.
  • Manage Issues: Handle non-conforming products, customer complaints, and product recalls.
  • Be Proactive: Conduct root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
  • Liaise with Authorities: Assist with regulatory body interactions and reporting.
  • Compile Reports: Prepare detailed reports on compliance and audits.


Requirements

  • A Diploma/Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field.
  • 5 years of food safety experience.
  • 2 years of HACCP experience.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and traceability.