Jobs in Soweto, South Africa

AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. National Brands Limited operates 5 manufacturing sites offering world‑class facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN), and it houses some of the best‑known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands.

A career opportunity exists for a Food Safety Specialist to join the Rosslyn Snacks Factory. The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Manager and focus on maintaining Food Safety and related activities to secure consumer safety.

• Ensure that the highest quality and food‑safe products are produced through management of GMP audits, deep cleaning schedules and processes, fumigation schedules and practices, ensuring the highest cleaning and pest control standards.
• Manage the cleaning, sanitation, hygiene and pest control contracts effectively.
• Manage product safety and quality through AIB, FSSC 22000 and HACCP systems, ensuring site compliance.
• Manage the Allergen Control Program for the site.
• Manage and improve the site’s HACCP Program.
• Conduct Food Safety Training and Inductions for site personnel.

• Ideally, 5 years’ experience in the food industry in quality assurance and food safety.

• National Diploma/ Degree in Food Technology or equivalent qualification essential.
• Certification in FSSC 22000; AIB and Auditing is essential.

• Analytical/investigative nature (Root Cause Analysis).
• Strong knowledge in Quality Management Systems.
• Audit and compliance knowledge.
• AIB and FSSC 22000 standards.
• Pest control prevention and GMP’s.

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers® magic!