Festive - Training Officer

Astral Operations Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Operations Ltd in South Africa is seeking a training-focused professional to conduct induction, food safety, and quality training for both current and new employees. The role emphasizes on-the-job training aligned with company procedures and work instructions.

The candidate should have Grade 12 with at least 5 years’ experience in training, preferably with a poultry background and knowledge of animal welfare, GMP, and 20 Keys.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with at least 5 years’ experience.
• Experience in training.
• Poultry background is advantageous.
• Knowledge of animal welfare best practices.
• Experience with food safety management system (FSSC) is advantageous.
• Familiar with personal hygiene and GMP practices.
• Working knowledge of 20 keys.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct induction, food safety and quality training for current and new employees.
• On the job training using company procedures and work instructions.
• Animal welfare training with employees.
• Yearly refresher training as per training schedule.
• Update tests and training matrix weekly.
• Perform competency evaluation on employees on the line.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of internal and external audits.

Skills

Training delivery

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12

Tools

FSSC knowledge

GMP knowledge

20 Keys knowledge

Job description

Role Summary

Conduct induction, food safety and quality training for current and new employees.

Job Description

The ideal candidate would be responsible for:

• Conduct induction, food safety and quality training for current and new employees.
• On the job training using company procedures and work instructions.
• Animal welfare training with employees.
• Yearly refresher training as per training schedule.
• Update tests and training matrix weekly.
• Perform competency evaluation on employees on the line.
• Participate in the preparation and presentation of internal and external audits.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Grade 12 (Must have at least 5 years’ experience).
• Previous experience in training.
• Poultry background will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of animal welfare best practices.
• Experience with food safety management system (FSSC) will be advantageous.
• Must be familiar with personal hygiene and general GMP practices.
• Have a working knowledge of 20 keys.
• Possession of interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work under pressure.