Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (Remote - Durban)

SUMMARY:
Our client in Durban is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to join their team in a remote capacity. The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Accredited certification in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS is essential. This remote role is based in Durban and 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 : Health and Safety / Admin
BASIC SALARY : Market related
START DATE : A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Degree in a food-related field (e.g., Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology)
• Accredited certification in:
• Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
• Internal Auditing
• Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS)
• GLOBALGAP – advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – intermediate level
• Willingness to travel occasionally, with the possibility of overnight stays
• Professional presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to self-study when required
• A strong team player who supports colleagues when needed
• Customer Focused: Committed to delivering great service and maintaining client satisfaction
• Ethical and Reliable: Dedicated to high standards of ethics and integrity, always delivering on promises
• Innovative: Continuously seeking smarter ways of working and contributing to business improvement
• Growth-Oriented: Actively pursuing personal and professional development to support business success
• Positive and Engaging: Maintains an upbeat attitude and builds strong relationships with clients
• Driven and Passionate: Takes initiative and ownership, motivated by helping customers succeed
• Effective Communicator: Communicates clearly, professionally, and honestly with clients, colleagues, and leadership

• Develop detailed, tailored project plans aligned with project proposals for all implementation projects.
• Manage implementation projects to ensure they run efficiently and meet timelines and deliverables as outlined in the project proposal.
• Develop, create, update, and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure they are professional, practical for the client, and meet relevant compliance standards.
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits, and readiness audits to a professional standard, and submit reports within 5 working days of the audit.
• Prepare for, manage, and facilitate training interventions to ensure a high standard of delivery and positive delegate feedback.
• Complete learner assessments in accordance with The Company's assessment procedures and processes. Ensure that all portfolios and batch QMS documents are completed accurately and submitted within required timeframes.
• Attend weekly planning sessions.
• Coordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule in collaboration with the Marketing and Sales 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.
• Accurately record billable time by submitting Client Contact Sheets for each visit, cross-referenced with the project plan.
• Report any project deviations or concerns promptly to ensure timely resolution with all relevant parties.
• Assist in estimating consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document lists.
• Respond professionally and promptly to client queries and communications.
• Use available free time or admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve auditing and consulting templates or training materials.
• Uphold all The Company’s QMS processes, policies, and procedures, and proactively suggest improvements where identified.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30