A manufacturing plant based just outside Paarl is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Hygiene & Food Safety Officer to take full responsibility for plant safety health hygiene and waste management systems.
Key Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety standards (FSSC 22000 knowledge advantageous).
Lead food safety training inductions GMP sessions and maintain accurate records.
Manage environmental monitoring (Listeria & general swabs ATP testing cleaning validations).
Oversee cleaning staff pest control programme waste management and on-site laundry.
Conduct internal inspections and monthly audits.
Monitor hygiene practices across receiving dispatch contractors and visitors.
Manage safety systems medicals sick returns and access control compliance.
Report to the QAM and support factory operations with continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements:Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
Health & Safety Representative certification.
Certificate/Diploma in Hygiene Bacteria & Foreign Objects.
Minimum 3 years compliance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
Excellent organisational communication and computer skills (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Competencies:Independent firm and confident solution-driven strong relationship builder adaptable and highly organised.
Please email your CV through to
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