Food Safety Coordinator

Tsebo Solutions Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading compliance and safety management firm in Pretoria is seeking a qualified professional to oversee compliance with health and safety regulations and food safety standards. The candidate will implement SHEQ systems according to legislation and support audits. Essential responsibilities include conducting inspections, promoting health and safety awareness, and managing administrative tasks. Strong knowledge of ISO standards and compliance management is required. This role offers an opportunity to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience with SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of ISO standards related to safety and quality.
• Ability to conduct inspections and audits.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with OHS Act and statutory requirements.
• Implement and maintain SHEQ systems according to legislation.
• Conduct inspections and investigations for improvement.
• Promote health and safety awareness within the organization.
• Attend to administrative reporting and filing.

Skills

Compliance management

Health and safety standards

Food safety management systems

Continuous improvement

Audit support

Job description

Compliance And Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all statutory requirements.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.
• Discuss and approve corrective measures for health and safety concerns.

HACCP And Food Safety Management

• Implement and maintain SHEQ systems in accordance with applicable legislation and international standards, including:
• ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
• HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
• Ensure food safety standards are consistently met through the effective application of HACCP principles.
• Execute the process of collecting food samples in line with Quality Assurance (QA) documentation requirements.
• Monitor and enforce the company’s standards on cleanliness and hygiene across all food handling and preparation areas.
• Support internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO and HACCP requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ framework to enhance food safety and operational excellence

Inspections And Investigations

• Coordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.
• Conduct unannounced inspections, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Health And Safety Promotion

• Execute procedures to promote and maintain health and safety awareness.
• Maintain continuous awareness of safety-affecting situations.

Administrative And Reporting

• Attend to administrative information processing and reporting requirements.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for relevant records and reports (QPro).
• Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are met.

System Improvement

• Ensure continuous improvement of the SHE system.

Emergency Response And Incident Management