Food Quality Control And Safety Officer - Cape Town, Epping

Impact Hr; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety organization in Cape Town seeks a Food Quality Control and Safety Officer. This role involves implementing safety standards, leading the safety team, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong food safety knowledge and be detail-oriented. This position offers a chance to significantly contribute to the quality and safety of products in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in food safety management.
• Ability to conduct internal audits.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement FSSC food safety standards.
• Lead the food safety team.
• Maintain the food safety management system.
• Coordinate food safety matters with suppliers.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Risk assessment

Food safety knowledge

Training skills

Job description

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Food Quality Control and Safety Officer to ensure the highest standards of food safety and quality within our organization. The ideal candidate will advise on safety measures, conduct risk assessments, and enforce preventative measures. The role involves promoting a safe workplace, providing training, and investigating incidents to improve overall safety.

Responsibilities

• Implement FSSC and ensure all food products meet statutory, regulatory, and customer requirements.
• Lead the food safety team, organizing its work and ensuring relevant training and education for team members.
• Establish, implement, maintain, and update the food safety management system.
• Report to top management on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety management system.
• Coordinate with external parties on food safety matters and liaise with suppliers.
• Report on the suitability of PRPs, ensuring they are established, maintained, and continually improved.
• Handle customer complaints and conduct personal hygiene inspections.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, close out audit findings, and accompany auditors during audits.
• Oversee cleaning operations, packaging inspection, protective clothing inspection, pest control, and hygiene services.
• Compile, update, and maintain food safety management system documents and procedures.
• Perform sampling of finished products or raw materials and conduct physical tests such as sugar using HPLC‑Brix meter.
• Maintain traceability through documentation and record control.
• Verify scales and thermometers weekly and manage LIMS.

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Shift: Monday – Friday 07:00 am – 04:00 pm; Saturday 07:00 am – 12:30 pm.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and dedicated individual to make a significant impact on the quality and safety of our products. If you meet the requirements outlined above and are passionate about ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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