Remote Food Safety & Compliance Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Competitive salary & benefits package

Autonomy to shape safety strategies

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Food Safety & Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to regulations nationwide. You will develop, implement, and monitor food safety protocols, conduct remote audits, and provide training from home to support safe catering services across the country.

The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background in food safety, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to train remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance.
• In-depth knowledge of HACCP, GMPs, and other relevant standards.
• Experience conducting audits and risk assessments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with remote training ability.
• Proficiency with digital tools for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work independently with multiple priorities.
• Understanding of South Africa national food safety legislation is essential.
• HACCP certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HACCP/ISO 22000 systems.
• Conduct remote audits of catering facilities for compliance.
• Provide guidance on food safety and hygiene to operations.
• Stay updated on national and international legislation and best practices.
• Develop and deliver remote training programs on food safety.
• Investigate and manage food safety incidents or complaints; implement corrective actions.
• Review supplier food safety certifications and manage related documentation.
• Prepare reports on safety performance and areas for improvement.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external auditors as required.
• Drive a culture of food safety and continuous improvement.

Skills

Audits & risk assessments

Remote training delivery

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Documentation & reporting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Public Health, or related field

Tools

Documentation tools

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Food Safety & Compliance Specialist to ensure adherence to regulations nationwide. You will develop, implement, and monitor food safety protocols, conduct remote audits, and provide training from home to support safe catering services across the country.

The ideal candidate has a strong scientific background in food safety, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to train remotely.