Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati)

Talents Tide; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talents Tide is assisting a Dubai government entity in recruiting a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati) to oversee food permits, approvals and accreditation processes in compliance with local and federal food safety regulations. The role requires ensuring proper labelling, packaging, and permit decisions for food establishments across the emirate.

Responsibilities include reviewing NOC applications, accrediting transport and training providers, conducting inspections, and developing training

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve permits and NOC for food establishments.
• Approve food labeling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotions.
• Review and approve food establishment plans for factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits for regulatory compliance.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend improvements.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Customer focus

Execution excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Safety/Science/Public Health

Job description

My client, a Dubai government entity, is looking to hire a Senior Food Permits Officer (Emirati)to oversee food-related permits, approvals and accreditation processes, ensuring compliance with applicable food safety regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve permits and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for food establishments.
• Approve food labelling, packaging and repackaging applications.
• Accredit food transportation vehicles, training providers and consultancy companies.
• Review permits for temporary food activities, events and promotional campaigns.
• Review and approve food establishment plans, including factories, hotels and catering companies.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop training plans and provide on-the-job training to Food Permits Officers.
• Monitor performance, analyse reports and recommend operational improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Food Science, Food Processing or Public Health.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of federal and local food safety legislation.
• Knowledge of food regulations, standards and quality requirements.
• Food safety risk assessment.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Innovation, creativity and customer focus.
• Excellence in execution.

Job Grade: 12

NB: Due to the volume of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.