Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (Please note that this is a permanent in-house position)

SUMMARY:
Our client in Atlantis is seeking an experienced Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to assist with their clients in the Winelands/Overberg area. This will be a remote position, with occasional travel, including overnight stays, as necessary. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment, with a strong understanding of Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA. Accreditation in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS is required. The ideal candidate should also have a Diploma or Degree in Food-related studies, such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology. Additionally, the candidate should have certification in Food Fraud and Food Defense, and have completed a 3-day BRCGS training, as well as 3-day FSSC 22000 & ISO 9001 training. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is essential. Fluency in Afrikaans is non-negotiable. Please note that this is a permanent in-house position. 

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Diploma or Degree in Food-related studies (Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a food environment
• Preferably a trained Food Safety Lead Auditor
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety Systems, including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA
• Accredited in GMP, HACCP, Internal Auditing, and FSMS
• Certification in BRCGS (3-day), FSSC 22000 (3-day), ISO 9001, Food Fraud and Food Defense
• A.P Assurer qualification
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Fluent in Afrikaans (non-negotiable)
• Occasional travel may be required, including potential overnight stays
• Please note that this is a permanent in-house position.

• Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation project
• Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal
• Develop, create, update and tailor compliance documents and checklists per project to ensure the documents are of a professional standard and will be practical for the client as well as meet the relevant compliance standard
• Conduct gap audits, internal audits, hygiene audits and readiness audits of a professional standard and ensure that reports are submitted within 5 working days from conducting the audit
• Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive
• Complete learner assessments according to the company’s assessment procedures and process. Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes
• Attend weekly planning sessions
• Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager
• Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations
• Prepare for each consultation with clients to ensure that billable time spent with the clients is spent productively and efficiently
• Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross- reference to the Project Plan
• Report on any project deviations or concerns in time to remedy potential issues with all relevant parties
• Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document list.
• Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with any client queries or communications
• Utilize any free time / admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve on any auditing & consulting templates or training material
• Uphold all the company’s QMS Processes, Polices and Procedures and suggest improvements where these are identified

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30