Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Pig

Job Ref:

JHB000250/TG

Date posted:

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

45000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Food Safety and Quality Management Role – Muizenberg, CPT.

Job Title: Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Location: Muizenberg, Cape Town

Salary: From R45K to R65K based on qualifications, skills & experience.

The Company

Our client is a well-known South African food producer with a proud manufacturing history. They harvest, pack, and export high-quality natural food products across local and international markets. The business operates a modern facility and provides a secure, welcoming, and supportive work environment. They are growing fast and creating great career opportunities for dedicated food manufacturing professionals. You will join a respected brand known for sustainable practices, premium quality, and teamwork.

POSITION INFO:
The Opportunity

This role lets you use your skills to keep our production and packing standards world-class. You will receive strong operational support while helping the factory run smoothly and efficiently every day. It is an exciting step to grow your technical career and delight international customers.

Job Description

Guide and maintain the site's daily FSSC 22000 and HACCP food safety standards.
Coordinate and lead friendly, successful internal safety checks and external customer audits.
Oversee site health and safety practices to keep the workplace secure and compliant.
Partner with suppliers to make sure all incoming raw materials meet quality requirements.
Review production line checks and send product samples for certified routine laboratory testing.
Run easy-to-follow hygiene, safety, and quality training sessions for factory floor teams.
Ensure all packaging and finished products comply fully with local and export regulations.

What You Need to Apply

Formal qualification or Lead Auditor certification in FSSC 22000.
Recognized certification in HACCP principles and implementation.
Practical knowledge and training in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance.
At least 5 years of quality assurance experience in a food manufacturing or packaging plant.
Degree or Diploma in Food Science, Food Technology, Biotechnology, or Microbiology.
Solid understanding of factory hygiene, traceability checks, and audit preparation.
A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and strong team-player communication skills.

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