Food Safety Coordinator

Numeral XII (Pty) Ltd.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety company in Cape Town is seeking a Food Safety Coordinator to assist in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The role involves monitoring the Food Safety Management System, conducting audits, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Food Science and at least one year of experience in a related role. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Please submit your CV to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a food safety role.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety legislation relevant to South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve the Food Safety Management System.
• Conduct food safety audits and inspections.
• Update systems registers and documentation.
• Administer Supply Management System concerning Food Safety.
• Conduct internal and external supplier audits.
• Assist with new product development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Access

Proficiency in MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Commitment to quality standards

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Reporting to : Quality Assurance Manager

Position Summary :

We are looking for a Food Safety Coordinator who will be responsible for assisting the Quality Assurance Manager in ensuring that the company is compliant with food and safety regulatory requirements as well as standards. By following all food safety rules, guidelines, and law as mandated by the government.

Job Purpose :

This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's food safety programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Key Duties / Responsibilities :

• Effectively monitor and improve of the Food Safety Management System
• Conduct food safety audits and food safety inspections.
• Update and maintain systems registers, records, and documentation.
• Keep record of weekly follow-up on good manufacturing practices (GMP) inspections.
• Arrange food safety and sustainability meetings in collaboration with the QA manager.
• Keeping updated records of local and international related acts, regulations, and standards to ensure compliance.
• Administer the Supply Management System concerning Food Safety; and collaboration with Health & Safety and Finance.
• Administer of the Corrective and Preventative Action System and do regular follow-ups.
• Conduct internal and external supplier audits.
• Assisting with preparation for customer audits.
• Respond to customer enquiries.
• Assist QA Manager in implementing and overseeing a
• training programme of food safety regulations.
• Oversee and assist QA Manager in conducting all applicable training to employees on food safety regulations and processes.
• Assist with Export Documentation (Packing list, Health Certificates, etc).
• Assist our customers with their visitation of our operations.
• Conduct Food Safety investigations and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist with new product development.
• Assist with maintaining company procedures and policies.

Required Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in Food Science or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a food safety role,
• In-depth knowledge of food safety legislation relevant to South Africa.

Required Skills and Knowledge :

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Access, MS Excel (including data analysis and simulation), and basic understanding of operational research principles.
• Excellent computer literacy with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software programs.
• Interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to quality standards.
• Valid South African driver's license.

Should you meet the requirements and would like to apply. Please share your CV on [e-mail] , and we will review your application. If no response has been received within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it unsuccessful.