Technologist: Food

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in South Africa seeks a Food Safety Specialist to support the management and maintenance of Food Safety Systems. You will work with Technical, Quality, Production and Procurement teams to identify risks, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include maintaining policies and docs, reviewing hazard analyses, ensuring compliance with FSSC 22000, conducting internal audits, and overseeing supplier qualification and documentation to ensure food

Qualifications

• National Certificate or NQF Level 4 in a related field.
• Diploma or Degree in Food Technology or Food Science.
• Experience in food manufacturing and food safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve site food safety management system (policies, procedures, document control).
• Participate in HACCP team; review hazard analyses and critical control points.
• Monitor compliance with food legislation and certification standards (e.g., FSSC 22000).
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits from customers and regulators.
• Manage supplier risk with procurement; review supplier documentation and approvals.
• Maintain approved supplier register and review dates.

Skills

Food safety

Auditing

Data analysis

Report writing

Education

National Certificate/NQF 4

Diploma/Degree in Food Technology/Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa’s FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Support the management and maintenance of Food Safety Systems Management, Work with Technical, Quality, Production and Procurement teams to identify risks, strengthen controls and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the site food safety management system, including policies, procedures and document control.
• Participate in the HACCP team; review hazard analyses, prerequisite programmes, critical control points and verification activities following product, process or supplier changes.
• Monitor compliance with applicable food legislation, customer requirements and the site’s adopted certification standard, such as FSSC 22000.
• Conduct internal audits and support external certification, customer and regulatory audits.
• Manage risk-based approval and ongoing monitoring of raw material, ingredient and packaging suppliers in collaboration with Procurement.
• Assess supplier questionnaires, certification status, product specifications, allergen declarations and certificates of analysis.
• Maintain the approved supplier register and controlled supplier documentation, including review dates and approval status.
• Escalate significant supplier risks and recommend restrictions or suspension through the agreed approval process.

Experience and Qualifications

• National Certificate and/or NQF Level 4
• Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or Food Science
• Demonstrated experience in food manufacturing, food safety management systems and supplier quality assurance.
• Practical Experience supporting FSSC 22000, or another recognized food safety certification programme.

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge

• Ability to work with others and willing to contribute to team.
• Effective problem-solving, data analysis and clear technical report writing.
• Strong attention to detail, sound technical judgement and a risk-based approach.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and electronic quality or document management systems.
• Confident communication with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Devotion to quality – Demand a high quality of provided products and services and act accordingly.
• Energy – Ability to be active for a long period of time when required, having stamina.
• Discipline – Ability to adjust to existing rules, procedures, and policy
• Reliability – Demonstrate high level of dependability in all aspects of the job.
• Safety Awareness - Being aware of conditions and circumstances that affect food production, one’s own safety or safety of others.

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 20 November 2026