Assurecloud Food Auditor, Cape Town

Safetysa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety consultancy in Cape Town is looking for an experienced food safety auditor to conduct audits at retail establishments. The role requires evaluating hygiene practices, preparing detailed reports, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have experience in food safety audits and knowledge of relevant regulations. This position may require travel to various audit sites, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting food safety audits.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards for food safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits in line with standards.
• Evaluate food premises and hygiene practices.
• Prepare audit reports with quality checks.
• Travel to audit sites as required.

Job description

Closing date : 25 November

Job Purpose

To conduct food safety audits at retail food establishments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, client‑specific requirements, and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety audits in line with client and AssureCloud standards.
• Evaluate food premises, hygiene practices, and documentation against audit criteria.
• Perform opening and closing meetings with store management.
• Complete Client Confirmation Slips and resolve disputes professionally.
• Prepare accurate audit reports and ensure quality checks before submission.
• Maintain audit KPIs and meet client turnaround times.
• Apply risk assessment principles during audit planning and execution.
• Travel to audit sites, including weekends (overtime policy applies).
• Ensure audit tools and PPE are clean, functional, and compliant.
• Follow company policies for travel and accommodation logistics.
• Observe food preparation, storage, handling, and transport practices.
• Interview staff involved in food safety processes.