Food Safety Auditing & Management Systems Lead

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd is seeking a seasoned Food Safety and Quality Auditor with extensive management systems expertise to oversee auditing programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will review audit work, monitor performance, and drive compliance with ISO and accreditation standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to lead and communicate with auditors and stakeholders, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related field.
• At least 5 years' industry experience.
• At least 5 years' experience in management systems relevant to scheme auditing.
• At least 2 years' experience in certification and accreditation requirements.
• At least 2 years' experience managing personnel.
• Strong knowledge of auditing principles, procedures and techniques.
• Good understanding of relevant standards, management systems, legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and Microsoft Office skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 19011 and the applicable IRCA/SAATCA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Technically reviewing audit reports before release to clients and relevant business units.
• Monitoring auditor performance, including scorecards, trends, assessments and competence reviews.
• Supporting the effective implementation and maintenance of food safety and management systems.
• Developing and maintaining audit checklists, reports, procedures, work instructions and technical documentation.
• Ensuring relevant standards, regulations, legislation, certification requirements and customer requirements are monitored and communicated.
• Supporting accreditation and certification requirements and processes.
• Supporting certification decisions in line with applicable requirements.
• Monitoring technical non-conformities and corrective actions.
• Communicating changes to standards, procedures, forms and technical requirements to auditors and relevant stakeholders.
• Liaising with auditors, Operations, coordinators, key accounts and other stakeholders on technical matters.
• Identifying opportunities for technical improvement and supporting ongoing compliance.
• Acting as 2IC to the Technical Manager when required.

Skills

Auditing

Management systems

IRCA/SAATCA knowledge

ISO 19011 knowledge

Microsoft Office

Standards and regulations

Auditor performance monitoring

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

Food Science/Technology degree or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TalentFuse (Pty) Ltd is seeking a seasoned Food Safety and Quality Auditor with extensive management systems expertise to oversee auditing programs across Sub-Saharan Africa. You will review audit work, monitor performance, and drive compliance with ISO and accreditation standards.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, the ability to lead and communicate with auditors and stakeholders, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.