Food Safety Systems Technologist

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a Food Safety Specialist to support the management and maintenance of Food Safety Systems. You will work with Technical, Quality, Production and Procurement teams to identify risks, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include maintaining policies and docs, reviewing hazard analyses, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, conducting internal audits, and overseeing supplier qualification and documentation to ensure food

Qualifications

• National Certificate or NQF Level 4 in a related field.
• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science.
• Experience in food manufacturing and food safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site food safety management system (policies, procedures, document control).
• Participate in HACCP team; review hazard analyses and critical control points.
• Monitor compliance with food legislation and certification standards (e.g., FSSC 22000).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits from customers and regulators.
• Manage supplier risk with procurement; review supplier documentation and approvals.
• Maintain approved supplier register and review dates.

Skills

Food safety

Auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

National Certificate/NQF 4

Diploma/Degree in Food Technology/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a Food Safety Specialist to support the management and maintenance of Food Safety Systems. You will work with Technical, Quality, Production and Procurement teams to identify risks, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include maintaining policies and docs, reviewing hazard analyses, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, conducting internal audits, and overseeing supplier qualification and documentation to ensure food