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Food Safety Systems Technologist

Exceed Human Resource Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

  • Maintain, review and continually improve the documented Food Safety Management System to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, relevant legislation and customer requirements.
  • Lead the Food Safety Team in line with FSSC 22000 requirements and facilitate monthly team meetings.
  • Coordinate and document hazard analysis, risk assessments, and HACCP plans.
  • Together with the rest of the Technical team, facilitate internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.
  • Support cross-functional teams with food safety and quality training and awareness.
  • Collaborate closely with production, NPD, technical teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.
  • Investigating customer complaints and providing feedback.
  • Assist with Occupational Health & Safety System implementation in collaboration with the Technical Manager and external consultant.

Requirements:

  • Maintain, review and continually improve the documented Food Safety Management System to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, relevant legislation and customer requirements.
  • Lead the Food Safety Team in line with FSSC 22000 requirements and facilitate monthly team meetings.
  • Coordinate and document hazard analysis, risk assessments, and HACCP plans.
  • Together with the rest of the Technical team, facilitate internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.
  • Support cross-functional teams with food safety and quality training and awareness.
  • Collaborate closely with production, NPD, technical teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.
  • Investigating customer complaints and providing feedback.
  • Assist with Occupational Health & Safety System implementation in collaboration with the Technical Manager and external consultant.
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification (B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Science).
  • At least 4 - 5 years technical experience in an FSSC 22000 certified (or equivalent, e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO 22000) food production environment.
  • Food Safety Management System training from a recognized external institution.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both factory floor staff and management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with the Woolworths FPI system is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements is advantageous, but not essential.
  • Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis as part of the technical team.
  • A driver’s license and own transport are essential.
  • An appropriate tertiary qualification (B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Science).
  • At least 4 - 5 years technical experience in an FSSC 22000 certified (or equivalent, e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO 22000) food production environment.
  • Food Safety Management System training from a recognized external institution.
  • Strong administrative and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both factory floor staff and management.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with the Woolworths FPI system is an advantage.
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements is advantageous, but not essential.
  • Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis as part of the technical team.
  • A driver’s license and own transport are essential.
13 May 2025;   from: careers24.com

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