Freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor (Johannesburg)

Ecolab Deutschland GmbH; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food safety and brand protection is seeking a freelance Food Safety & Brand Standard Auditor in Johannesburg. In this role, you will conduct evaluations, provide training, and ensure high standards of food safety and cleanliness for clients in the food service industry. Required qualifications include food safety certifications and experience in retail food safety.

Qualifications

• Food safety certifications such as HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, or NEHA credentials.
• Experience in retail food safety and conducting brand standards reviews.
• Excellent relationship management and advanced consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety, brand standards and workplace health and safety evaluations.
• Consult, coach, and train clients on food safety practices.
• Work with account management teams to resolve client challenges.

Skills

Food safety certifications (e.g. HACCP, ISO 22000)

Relationship management

Planning and organizational abilities

Problem-solving skills

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 looking for 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 help our clients meet their expected quality standards through on-site evaluations and customized 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 that ensures high customer satisfaction

• Access and leverage industry leading food safety practices and ongoing, active monitoring of health inspection information

• Provide accurate reporting and ensure effective customer communication and relationships

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 a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.