Food Safety Specialist

AVI Limited; Akasia; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent food and beverage company is seeking a Food Safety Specialist to join their factory in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves ensuring the production of high-quality, food-safe products and managing various compliance systems like AIB and FSSC 22000. The ideal candidate should have a National Diploma in Food Technology and at least 5 years of experience in quality assurance within the food industry. Join a team dedicated to quality and make a meaningful impact on the success of beloved brands.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in the food industry in quality assurance and food safety is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality and food-safe products through management of audits and processes.
• Manage cleaning, sanitation, hygiene and pest control contracts effectively.
• Manage product safety and quality through necessary compliance systems.
• Conduct Food Safety Training and Inductions for site personnel.

Skills

Analytical/investigative nature (Root Cause Analysis)

Strong knowledge in Quality Management Systems

Audit and compliance knowledge

Knowledge of AIB and FSSC 22000 standards

Pest control prevention and GMP”,

Education

National Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or equivalent

Certification in FSSC 22000; AIB and Auditing

Job description

AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. National Brands Limited operates 5 manufacturing sites offering world‑class facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN), and it houses some of the best‑known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands.

A career opportunity exists for a Food Safety Specialist to join the Rosslyn Snacks Factory. The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Manager and focus on maintaining Food Safety and related activities to secure consumer safety.

Job Specification

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure that the highest quality and food‑safe products are produced through management of GMP audits, deep cleaning schedules and processes, fumigation schedules and practices, ensuring the highest cleaning and pest control standards.
• Manage the cleaning, sanitation, hygiene and pest control contracts effectively.
• Manage product safety and quality through AIB, FSSC 22000 and HACCP systems, ensuring site compliance.
• Manage the Allergen Control Program for the site.
• Manage and improve the site’s HACCP Program.
• Conduct Food Safety Training and Inductions for site personnel.

Minimum Requirements

• Ideally, 5 years’ experience in the food industry in quality assurance and food safety.

Qualifications

• National Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or equivalent qualification essential.
• Certification in FSSC 22000; AIB and Auditing is essential.

Additional Requirements

• Analytical/investigative nature (Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong knowledge in Quality Management Systems.
• Audit and compliance knowledge.
• AIB and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Pest control prevention and GMP’s.

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers® magic!