Food Safety Officer
Helderberg Personnel
Purpose of the Role: To ensure that all products meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements by implementing, maintaining, and improving the Food Safety and Quality Management System. This includes leading the Quality Team to support operational excellence and promoting a strong culture of quality.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To
Implementing and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO 22000) Leading HACCP implementation and audits, including IBL (Woolworths), FSA, and ZA standards Overseeing GMP practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance Ensuring certification readiness (e.g. Halaal, Kosher) and documentation accuracy Leading and developing the QA Team, including training and competency tracking Managing non-conformances, customer complaints, and product release verification Preparing food safety and quality reports, conducting trend analysis, and ensuring clear internal communication Participating in traceability exercises, recalls, and risk mitigation processes Overseeing procurement and quality of ingredients and packaging materials Maintaining accurate product costing records Criteria
Tertiary qualification in Food Science / Food Technology or similar Minimum 5 years’ QA experience in food manufacturing (dairy/cheese advantageous) Proven experience with HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety audits (e.g. IBL, FSA, ZA) Certification in FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalent Strong leadership and team management abilities Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); QA/ERP system experience an advantage Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a small, high-quality production environment Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport Willingness to work extended hours and travel occasionally Fluency in English and a very good command of Afrikaans CANDIDATES WHO LIVE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PAARL ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To
Implementing and maintaining Food Safety Management Systems (e.g. FSSC 22000, ISO 22000) Leading HACCP implementation and audits, including IBL (Woolworths), FSA, and ZA standards Overseeing GMP practices, risk management, and regulatory compliance Ensuring certification readiness (e.g. Halaal, Kosher) and documentation accuracy Leading and developing the QA Team, including training and competency tracking Managing non-conformances, customer complaints, and product release verification Preparing food safety and quality reports, conducting trend analysis, and ensuring clear internal communication Participating in traceability exercises, recalls, and risk mitigation processes Overseeing procurement and quality of ingredients and packaging materials Maintaining accurate product costing records Criteria
Tertiary qualification in Food Science / Food Technology or similar Minimum 5 years’ QA experience in food manufacturing (dairy/cheese advantageous) Proven experience with HACCP, GMP, and Food Safety audits (e.g. IBL, FSA, ZA) Certification in FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalent Strong leadership and team management abilities Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); QA/ERP system experience an advantage Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a small, high-quality production environment Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport Willingness to work extended hours and travel occasionally Fluency in English and a very good command of Afrikaans CANDIDATES WHO LIVE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PAARL ARE INVITED TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
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