Food Technologist

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000369/Louis

Date posted:

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

R112.82 Hourly

SUMMARY:

Available position for an experienced Food Technologist for a 3-month contract position in Randfontein.

POSITION INFO:

Food Technologist Vacancy

Position: 3-month contract
Seniority Level: Mid-Career (3 - 6 yrs exp)
Region: Gauteng
Location: Randfontein- Western Suburbs
Sectors: FMCG

Duties and Responsibilities

Purpose of the Role

Maintenance of GMP and Food safety management systems in production plants in accordance with System and retailer requirements.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Control of Food safety records submitted by factories- Verification, signing & filing, including ordering of record forms/books.
Participate actively in production and manage the Implementation of Procedures (PRP's) on the floor.
Updating of records and Procedures as required and submit change request to the Snr QAT.
Accompany regulatory inspectors & Participate in external audits as required.
Compile monthly Food Safety meeting minutes.
Assist in food safety and quality related nonconformance/customer complaints investigations and feedback to the Senior QAT.
Monitoring the Supplier's Quality assurance.
Conduct monthly GMP internal audits as per schedule.
Conduct traceability studies.
Ensure that the practices of the plants are in line with the Documented FSMS requirements.
Ensure that all water supplies, products, drains, air, equipments & hands are adequately tested as scheduled.
Ensure non-conforming material are recorded, documented, disposed off in an appropriate manner and analysed to identify and prevent recurring problems.
Ensure that on-line cleaning and sanitation is effective and correct steps are followed when cleaning is undertaken in the plants.

Knowledge/Experience and Education

National Diploma in Food Technology or equivalent qualification
Internal Auditing Certificate
Experience in various processes with specific reference to good manufacturing practices, HACCP and FSSC/ISO 22000.
Working knowledge on MS Office - Access.

Competencies Required

Good interpersonal and communication skills
Must be multilingual
Must be an assertive self-starter who can work independently and within a team
Attention to details and accuracy.

Decision Making Medium level of decision making with regards to Food Safety compliance, Safety standards, Regulatory compliance.
Problem Solving Medium level of problem-solving responsibility with regards to Food Safety compliance issues on all manufacturing facilities.
Leadership/Supervision No direct reports but responsible for ensuring Food Safety compliance, training and adherence to all Food Safety Management System.

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