Process Operator

Recruiter:

Fair Cape Dairies

Job Ref:

Process Operator – F..

Date posted:

Friday, October 24, 2025

Location:

durbanville, Western Cape, South Africa

Salary:

Package on offer is negotiable depending on qualification and experience.

SUMMARY:
Fair Cape offers the following vacancy and invites interested candidates suitable for the position and that complies with the minimum requirements of the position to apply.

POSITION INFO:

Main Purpose:

Operate and lead a plant team to achieve product quality and maximum throughput while minimizing waste, ensure continuous improvement initiative awhile doing so.

Minimum Requirements:

Matric Maths and Science
N3 plus National Certificate in Food Processing
Diploma in Production Management
Leadership/Management Training
Full competence within this role would typically be developed over a period of 2 - 3 years
6 months – 1year from Diploma level in dairy processing role, Team leader/supervisory experience needed

Knowledge:

Food Processing and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of fruit processing and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for the production of food products Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of food products Knowledge of the process, product, processing requirements, maintenance procedures, cleaning procedures, health and safety procedures, FSSC 22000 and general manufacturing practices.

Skills:

Monitoring/Assessing performance/development of product make improvements or take corrective action on the processing thereof.

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