Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (Overberg and Cape Winelands area of Cape Town)

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to join their team, servicing the Overberg and Cape Winelands areas of Cape Town. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology, and possess accredited training in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS. A minimum of five years’ experience in a food environment is essential, along with a strong working knowledge of food safety systems like FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and SIZA. Being trained as a Food Safety Lead Auditor is highly advantageous, as is experience with GLOBALG.A.P. Own vehicle and driver’s license is non-negotiable. Fluency in both Afrikaans and English is non-negotiable, and candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office. The role requires occasional travel, including the possibility of overnight stays.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Admin / Health and Safety
BASIC SALARY : R20 000.00
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology
• Accredited training in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS
• At least 5 years of experience in a food environment
• Preferably trained as a Food Safety Lead Auditor
• Excellent understanding of Food Safety Systems including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, and SIZA
• Experience with GLOBALG.A.P is advantageous
• Fluent in both Afrikaans and English – non-negotiable
• Own vehicle and driver’s license – non negotiable
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Occasional travel required, including the possibility of overnight stays

• Develop detailed, tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation projects.
• Manage implementation projects to ensure they run efficiently, meeting timelines and deliverables as outlined in the project proposal.
• Create, update, and tailor compliance documents and checklists for each project to ensure they meet a professional standard, are practical for the client, and comply with the relevant standards. This may involve developing either paper-based or online software systems, depending on client requirements.
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits, and readiness audits to a professional standard, and ensure audit reports are submitted within five working days of completion.
• Prepare for, manage, and facilitate training interventions, ensuring a high standard of delivery and positive delegate feedback.
• Complete learner assessments according to the company’s assessment procedures and processes. Ensure that all portfolios and batch QMS documents are completed accurately and submitted within required timeframes.
• Attend office planning sessions and contribute to effective team collaboration.
• Coordinate and update the training and consulting schedule in collaboration with the Manager.
• Liaise with clients in advance to confirm planned consultations.
• Prepare thoroughly for each client consultation to ensure billable time is used productively and efficiently.
• Report any project deviations or concerns promptly to allow for timely resolution in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in estimating consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document lists.
• Communicate professionally and promptly in response to client queries or correspondence.
• Make effective use of available admin time by proactively improving auditing and consulting templates or training materials.
• Uphold all company QMS processes, policies, and procedures, and suggest improvements where applicable.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30