Food Safety Officer

ExecutivePlacements.com; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food innovation group is seeking a dependable Food Safety Officer in Pretoria. The role involves ensuring compliance with food safety standards and maintaining product quality within the manufacturing environment. Candidates should have a qualification in Food Science and a minimum of 4–5 years' experience in food manufacturing. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in basic office software are required. Proximity to the northern suburbs of Pretoria will be considered favorably.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing non-conformances and corrective actions.
• FSSC 22000 training advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and product quality across the factory environment.
• Conduct internal inspections and manage environmental monitoring.
• Record non-conformances and support corrective actions.

Skills

Food safety management

Document control

Root cause analysis

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Education

Qualification in Food Science or Food Technology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Recruiter

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job References

Job Ref: SW006088/CL | Date posted: Saturday, January 24, 2026 | Location: Pretoria, South Africa | Salary: Monthly

SUMMARY

Pretoria (North): My client, a well-established food innovation and processing group supporting diverse food sectors, is seeking a dependable and skilled Food Safety Officer to join their team.

POSITION INFO

Purpose of the Role: Responsible for ensuring food safety and product quality within the factory and surrounding environment. Ensuring compliance to the requirements of the Food Safety Management System and implementation of corrections as required.

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure food safety and product quality across the factory environment
• Grade incoming raw materials and manage document control
• Record non-conformances, conduct root cause investigations, and follow up on corrective actions
• Assist with internal, customer, and certification audits
• Conduct internal inspections and verify PRPs, CCPs, and oPRPs for product release
• Manage traceability exercises, mock recalls, and CCP troubleshooting
• Support product releases, COA/COC verification, and the management of on-hold, rework, and reject stock
• Maintain consumable stock levels and coordinate the calibration of equipment
• Manage environmental monitoring and verification swabbing programmes
• Ensure accurate recording of inspections, audits, and deviations
• Enforce food safety, quality, and change control procedures

Criteria

• Qualification in Food Science, Food Technology or similar
• Minimum 4–5 years’ experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Experience managing non-conformances, root cause investigations and corrective actions
• FSSC 22000 and root cause analysis training advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time management skills and sense of urgency
• Computer literacy in Word, Outlook, and Excel

CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE NORTHERN SUBURBS OF PRETORIA, OR THOSE WILL BE RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED MORE FAVOURABLY FOR THIS ROLE