Junior Compliance Officer: Food Safety & QA

3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd is recruiting a Junior Compliance Officer to support and maintain compliance across Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental management systems at the Duncan Dock facility in Cape Town.

The role requires a highly organised, diligent candidate with relevant compliance experience, strong administrative capabilities and a sound understanding of applicable food safety standards and regulatory requirements. Salary is R300,000–R330,000 TCTC per annum.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science or a similar qualification.
• 1–3 years' experience in a similar compliance-related role, preferably within a cold storage environment or fish processing establishment.
• Experience conducting internal audits.
• Training in HACCP / FSSC 22000.
• Experience as a HACCP team member or team leader.
• Knowledge and practical experience working with OHSA, FSSC 22000, HACCP and other applicable Food Safety Standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation and records to ensure compliance with the organisation's management systems, including Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental controls.
• Coordinate inspections, certifications, training and vessel permits.
• Collect, maintain, report and distribute relevant compliance information.
• Maintain records and participate in HACCP reviews, management system reviews, HSE meetings and risk meetings.
• Liaise with the management team regarding compliance status and related matters.
• Conduct internal audits, prepare corrective action plans and ensure the close-out of identified findings.
• Communicate findings from internal and external audits, agree on corrective actions and monitor their implementation and close-out.
• Facilitate risk assessments and contribute to the review and development of Safe Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Monitor and analyse trends relating to incidents, non-conformances and customer complaints.
• Conduct induction training for employees and contractors.
• Support compliance-related activities and undertake other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Regulatory Compliance

Auditing

Documentation skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

National Diploma in Food Technology or Food Science

Tools

SHEQX experience

NRCS knowledge

OHSA knowledge

Job description

3L Consulting (Pty) Ltd is recruiting a Junior Compliance Officer to support and maintain compliance across Food Safety, Quality, Health and Safety, Risk and Environmental management systems at the Duncan Dock facility in Cape Town.

The role requires a highly organised, diligent candidate with relevant compliance experience, strong administrative capabilities and a sound understanding of applicable food safety standards and regulatory requirements. Salary is R300,000–R330,000 TCTC per annum.