Food Systems Technologist (CR734)

Our client, an agri-business with various entities in the agricultural /  food processing industries is looking for a Food Safety Systems Technologist to join their team at their Durbanville and Epping Industrial plant (travel between the two plants).

The ideal candidate will be someone who can work effectively, within a cross-functional team, adapt to changes in a dynamic environment while staying organized, focused on key details and maintaining the structure of the food safety management system.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Maintain, review and continually improve the documented Food Safety Management System to ensure compliance with FSSC 22000, relevant legislation and customer requirements.

• Lead the Food Safety Team in line with FSSC 22000 requirements and facilitate monthly team meetings.

• Coordinate and document hazard analysis, risk assessments, and HACCP plans.

• Together with the rest of the Technical team, facilitate internal and external audits, including certification and customer audits.

• Support cross-functional teams with food safety and quality training and awareness.

• Collaborate closely with production, NPD, technical teams to identify and mitigate food safety risks.

• Investigating customer complaints and providing feedback.

• Assist with Occupational Health & Safety System implementation in collaboration with the Technical Manager and external consultant.

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate tertiary qualification (B.Tech in Food Technology or B.Sc in Food Science).

• At least 2-3 years’ technical experience in an FSSC 22000 certified (or equivalent, e.g., BRC, IFS, ISO 22000) food production environment.

• Food Safety Management System training from a recognized external institution.

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both factory floor staff and management.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with the Woolworths FPI system is an advantage.

• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety requirements is advantageous, but not essential.

• Willingness to work Saturdays on a rotational basis as part of the technical team.

• A driver's license and own transport are essential.

SALARY:

Negotiable depending on experience

Please use the following reference number in the subject line of your email:  CR734 when applying for this position. Please submit your CV in Word Format, salary expectation as well as notice period to info@cardosorecruitment.co.za.  Kindly consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive feedback within 1 week.