Food Safety Business Partner

Recruiter:

Status Staffing

Job Ref:

PC002001/AC

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape is seeking a passionate and experienced Food Safety Business Partner to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a food-related Diploma or Degree (such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology) and 5–10 years’ experience managing a food safety management system. They should be accredited in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS, possess an entrepreneurial mindset, and be resilient and independent. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and food safety management systems is required, and occasional travel with possible overnight stays may be necessary. This person must be based in the City of Cape Town or the outskirts of Cape Town, with easy access to our other regions (West Coast, Winelands, and Overberg areas). This is an exciting opportunity for someone committed to food safety and operational excellence.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Food Safety
BASIC SALARY : R35 000 – R40 000
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

Passionate about food safety.
Entrepreneurial mindset; resilient and independent.
Diploma or Degree in a food-related field, such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology.
Proven experience managing a food safety management system for 5–10 years.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and food safety management systems.
Accredited in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Accredited in HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
Accredited in Internal Auditing.
Accredited in FSMS (Food Safety Management Systems).
Willingness to travel occasionally, with possible overnight stays.

DUTIES:

Training.
Consulting – Auditing.
EO building.
Interviewing shortlisted candidates.
Mentoring and training consulting – training staff.
Client audit report QC check.
Drawing up of project implementation plans.
Draft budget discussions and alterations.
Co-ordinating and chairing weekly consultants’ meetings.
Monthly review meeting with HO.
Quarterly review meeting with HO.
Quarterly review meeting preparation.
Performance evaluation reviews – consulting staff.

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at

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