Quality & Food Safety Manager

Hire Resolve; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Food Safety Manager in Pretoria, South Africa. In this pivotal role, you will ensure product safety and compliance by leading a QFS team, overseeing audits, and driving strategy. Candidates should have a National Diploma or degree in Food Science or similar, with up to 6 years of experience in food safety and quality management. A competitive salary is offered. Contact us to apply.

Qualifications

• Up to 6 years’ experience in food safety, quality control, or quality assurance.
• Proven track record in audit leadership and management system implementation.
• Proven track record in audit leadership and management system implementation.
• Accountability & Integrity.
• Decision‑Making.
• Project Management.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration.
• Leadership & Change Management.

Responsibilities

• Champion a culture of quality and safety across all teams.
• Oversee ISO (22000, 9001, 17025) and regulatory compliance.
• Align QFS strategy with broader business objectives.
• Provide legal, technical, and advisory support.
• Ensure supplier compliance and monitor performance.

Skills

Accountability & Integrity

Decision-Making

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Leadership & Change Management

Change management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Biotechnology

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is seeking an experienced Food Safety Manager. As the Quality and Food Safety Manager, you'll play a critical role in ensuring that the products meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and make a real impact across our operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead & Inspire
  • Champion a culture of quality and safety across all teams
  • Mentor and develop a high‑performing QFS (Quality & Food Safety) team
  • Drive performance through coaching and communication
  • Support company values and lead training and development initiatives
• Ensure Compliance Excellence
  • Oversee ISO (22000, 9001, 17025) and regulatory compliance
  • Lead internal and external audits, investigations, and corrective actions
  • Maintain certifications and elevate QFS standards
• Drive Strategy & Innovation
  • Align QFS strategy with broader business objectives
  • Contribute to cost‑saving initiatives and policy development
  • Lead continuous improvement and risk management projects
• Be the Technical Expert
  • Provide legal, technical, and advisory support
  • Develop training content and policy manuals
  • Represent QFS in cross‑functional committees
• Manage Suppliers & Incident Protocols
  • Ensure supplier compliance and monitor performance
  • Maintain accurate incident records and drive resolutions

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or Biotechnology (NQF Level 7)
• Up to 6 years’ experience in food safety, quality control, or quality assurance
• Proven track record in audit leadership and management system implementation
• Accountability & Integrity
• Decision‑Making
• Project Management
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Leadership & Change Management

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career‑changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

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