Hygiene Officer - Food Production

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Supportive quality and safety team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a qualified Hygiene Officer to ensure top cleanliness and sanitation in a Pretoria food production facility. You will develop, implement, and monitor hygiene programs, and train staff on food safety protocols.

The role requires on-site inspections with some remote administrative tasks, offering a hybrid arrangement. You will conduct audits, maintain records, and ensure compliance with HACCP and GMP standards to safeguard product integrity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Officer or similar in food production.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, GMP and food safety regulations.
• Experience conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement hygiene programmes including HACCP/GMP.
• Conduct regular hygiene audits of production areas and staff practices.
• Monitor cleaning procedures and verify sanitation effectiveness.
• Investigate hygiene incidents, identify root causes, and drive CAPAs.
• Train staff on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain audit and training records for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Hygiene management

Auditing

Staff training

Food safety knowledge

Observation skills

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a qualified Hygiene Officer to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in their food production facility located in Pretoria. This role is essential for maintaining food safety compliance and preventing contamination throughout the production process. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring hygiene programs, conducting inspections, and training staff on food safety protocols. While the role requires significant on-site presence for inspections and training, some administrative and reporting tasks may be performed remotely, offering a hybrid work arrangement. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding product integrity and consumer health.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive food safety and hygiene management systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP).
• Conduct regular hygiene audits and inspections of production areas, equipment, and personnel practices.
• Monitor and verify cleaning and sanitization procedures, ensuring effectiveness against microbial contamination.
• Investigate hygiene-related incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Train production staff on proper hygiene, sanitation, and food safety procedures.
• Maintain detailed records of audits, training, and corrective actions for regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Hygiene Officer or similar role in the food industry.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP principles, and GMP guidelines.
• Experience in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions in a production environment.
• Excellent observational skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and training abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in food safety.
• A supportive team environment dedicated to quality and safety.
• Potential for hybrid work flexibility on specific administrative tasks.