Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (Please note that this is a permanent in-house position)

Description:

Our client in Atlantis is seeking an experienced Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to assist with their clients in the Winelands/Overberg area. This will be a remote position, with occasional travel, including overnight stays, as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment, with a strong understanding of Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA. Accreditation in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS is required. The ideal candidate should also have a Diploma or Degree in Food-related studies, such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology. Additionally, the candidate should have certification in Food Fraud and Food Defense, and have completed a 3-day BRCGS training, as well as 3-day FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 training. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential. Fluency in Afrikaans is non-negotiable. Please note that this is a permanent in-house position. A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Health and Safety / Admin
BASIC SALARY : R20 000.00 negotiable
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma or Degree in Food-related studies (Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment
• Preferably a trained Food Safety Lead Auditor
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Systems, including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA
• Accredited in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS
• Certification in BRCGS (3-day), FSSC 22000 (3-day), ISO 9001, Food Fraud and Food Defense
• A.P Assurer qualification
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
• Occasional travel may be required, including potential overnight stays
• Please note that this is a permanent in-house position.

DUTIES:

• Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation project
• Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal
• Develop, create, update and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure the documents are of a professional standard and will be practical for the client as well as meet the relevant compliance standard
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits and readiness audits of a professional standard and ensure that reports are submitted within 5 working days from conducting the audit
• Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive
• Complete learner assessments according to the company’s assessment procedures and process. Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes
• Attend weekly planning sessions
• Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager
• Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations
• Prepare for each consultation with clients to ensure that billable time spent with the clients is spent productively and efficiently
• Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross- reference to the Project Plan
• Report on any project deviations or concerns in time to remedy potential issues with all relevant parties
• Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document list.
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with any client queries or communications
• Utilize any free time / admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve on any auditing & consulting templates or training material
• Uphold all the company’s QMS Processes, Polices and Procedures and suggest improvements where these are identified

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today.
Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.

Requirements:

• A Diploma or Degree in Food-related studies (Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment
• Preferably a trained Food Safety Lead Auditor
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Systems, including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA
• Accredited in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS
• Certification in BRCGS (3-day), FSSC 22000 (3-day), ISO 9001, Food Fraud and Food Defense
• A.P Assurer qualification
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
• Occasional travel may be required, including potential overnight stays
• Please note that this is a permanent in-house position.

• Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation project
• Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal
• Develop, create, update and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure the documents are of a professional standard and will be practical for the client as well as meet the relevant compliance standard
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits and readiness audits of a professional standard and ensure that reports are submitted within 5 working days from conducting the audit
• Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive
• Complete learner assessments according to the company’s assessment procedures and process. Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes
• Attend weekly planning sessions
• Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager
• Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations
• Prepare for each consultation with clients to ensure that billable time spent with the clients is spent productively and efficiently
• Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross- reference to the Project Plan
• Report on any project deviations or concerns in time to remedy potential issues with all relevant parties
• Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document list.
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with any client queries or communications
• Utilize any free time / admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve on any auditing & consulting templates or training material
• Uphold all the company’s QMS Processes, Polices and Procedures and suggest improvements where these are identified

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30