Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator (City of Cape Town)

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a dynamic Food Safety Consultant & Facilitator to join their team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in the food industry, with a strong understanding of food safety and quality management systems including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA. A qualification as a Food Safety Lead Auditor is preferred. Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and hold a Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology. If you're passionate about food safety and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

POSITION INFO:
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EMPLOYMENT TYPE    :           Permanent
SECTOR                          :           Food Safety
BASIC SALARY              :           Market related
START DATE                  :           A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Over 5 years of experience in the food industry
• Preferably qualified as a Food Safety Lead Auditor
• Strong knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Holds a Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology

• Develop detailed, tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation projects.
• Manage implementation projects to ensure they run efficiently, meeting timelines and deliverables as outlined in the project proposal.
• Develop, create, update, and tailor compliance documents and checklists for each project to ensure they are of a professional standard, practical for the client, and compliant with relevant 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, ensuring each is conducted professionally and receiving positive delegate feedback.
• Complete learner assessments according to the company’s assessment procedures and processes. Ensure all portfolios and batch QMS documentation 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 scheduled consultations.
• Prepare thoroughly for each client consultation to ensure billable time is used productively and efficiently.
• Accurately account for billable time by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit, per client, cross-referenced with the Project Plan.
• Report any project deviations or concerns promptly to allow for timely resolution with all relevant parties.
• Assist in estimating consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document lists.
• Communicate professionally and promptly in response to any client queries or communications.
• Use available free time or admin days proactively to improve auditing and consulting templates or training materials.
• Uphold all company QMS processes, policies, and procedures, and suggest improvements where identified.

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30