Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor (Johannesburg)

Ecolab Life Sciences; Johannesburg; On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety seeks a freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor in Johannesburg. This role includes conducting evaluations, training clients on food safety practices, and managing relationships to uphold high standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in food safety, ensuring effective consulting services.

Qualifications

• Food safety certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, or NEHA credentials are preferred.
• Experience in retail food safety and conducting brand standards reviews required.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety and brand standards evaluations at client locations.
• Consult and train clients on food safety and hygiene practices.
• Perform audits and maintain customer satisfaction.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship Management

Planning

Education

Food safety certifications (HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, NEHA)

Job description

Ecosure - a division of Ecolab and an industry leader in food safety and brand protection, is rapidly expanding globally. We are looking for a freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor, based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Our specialists are unique safety experts on whom our clients in the food service and hospitality industry rely. We are seeking professionals to provide customized, comprehensive on-site evaluations and training to help our clients maintain the highest standards in food safety, cleanliness, guest experience, and brand protection. These programs assist our clients in meeting their expected quality standards through on-site evaluations and tailored training programs.

What You Will Do

• Conduct food safety, brand standards, and workplace health and safety evaluations at client locations
• Consult, coach, and train clients on the latest food safety, health, and hygiene practices
• Work with account management teams to resolve client challenges
• Perform a budgeted number of audits weekly to ensure high customer satisfaction
• Access and leverage industry-leading food safety practices and ongoing monitoring of health inspection information
• Provide accurate reporting and maintain effective communication and relationships with customers

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Food safety certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, or NEHA credentials (RS, REHS, or CP-FS) are highly valued
• Experience in retail food safety and conducting brand standards reviews
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Proven teaching or coaching experience in a food-related field
• Excellent relationship management and advanced consulting skills
• Strong planning, organizational abilities, and meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work independently with initiative, sound judgment, and exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Capable of performing well under pressure, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and meeting tight deadlines efficiently

This position will partner with Ecolab on an independent consulting basis.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of all associates and applicants and promotes principles of Equal Opportunity Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer, and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all employment-related matters—including compensation, benefits, working conditions, and advancement opportunities—Ecolab does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.