Food Technologist - Uniondale

Ananzi; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 25 000 - 45 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage manufacturer is seeking an enthusiastic Food Technologist to enhance their Quality Control and Food Safety Systems. This role involves maintaining high standards of food safety, managing the Quality Control team, and supporting new product development activities. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the quality of food products. If you have a passion for food and a drive for excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Diploma or BSC degree in Food Technology/Food Science.
• 1-2 years experience in a food processing facility is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained in the factory.
• Manage QC Teams and cleaning teams.
• Conduct internal and external audits.

Skills

Food Technology

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Diploma in Food Technology

BSC degree in Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Outlook

Job description

FOOD TECHNOLOGIST / Uniondale / Western Cape

Our client, a leading food and beverage manufacturer, seeks an enthusiastic Food Technologist to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on maintaining and improving Quality Control and Food Safety Systems (FSSC / GMP / HACCP), enhancing Total Quality Management (TQM), updating FSQMS documentation, and effectively managing the Quality Control team.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric and a Diploma or BSC degree in Food Technology / Food Science with a passion for food.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• 1-2 years related experience in a food processing facility is advantageous.
• Confident and assertive communicator at all levels.
• Problem solver with strong attention to detail.
• Motivated by growth and achievement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure food safety and quality standards are maintained in the factory.
• Assist with updating and maintaining Quality Systems.
• Accurate trending and scorecards.
• Effective and punctual customer complaint investigations and feedback.
• QC tasting, samples, and feedback.
• Monitor conformance to the cleaning and sanitation program.
• Manage QC Teams and cleaning teams.
• Control measuring and monitoring devices.
• Assist with technical equipment management.
• Assist with managing service providers, such as calibration, validation, pest control, laundry, and waste companies.
• Investigate and close out non-conformances and trending thereof.
• Conduct internal and external audits.
• Train factory colleagues.
• Assist with validation trials.
• Maintain traceability on product and documentation.
• Manage allergen and segregation processes.
• Support NPD activities – factory trials, pre-production, launches.
• Attend and provide feedback on NPD trials, secondary RM trials, and product audits.
• Ensure food defense and report suspicious behavior.

Salary: Market related

Application Process: Please apply online or email your CV, qualifications, and recent head & shoulders photo. Use "FOODTECH" as a reference in the subject heading. If you don't hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.