Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator

Our client in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) is seeking an experienced Food Safety Consultant and Facilitator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology, along with at least 5 years of experience in a food environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential. A Food Safety Lead Auditor qualification is preferred, along with a strong understanding of Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA. If you have a passion for food safety and are ready to take on a key role in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you. A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Permanent

SECTOR:

Health and Safety

BASIC SALARY:

Market related

START DATE:

A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Diploma or Degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology, Agriculture, Consumer Science, or Microbiology
2. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
3. At least 5 years of experience in a food environment
4. Trained Food Safety Lead Auditor (preferred)
5. Excellent understanding of Food Safety Systems such as FSSC 22000, BRCGS, GLOBALG.A.P, and SIZA
6. Professional / facilitator presentation skills
7. Excellent communication skills
8. Excellent planning, organizational and project management skills
9. A team player
10. The ability to self-study when required

DUTIES:

1. Develop detailed tailored project plans in line with project proposals for all implementation projects
2. Manage the implementation projects to ensure that the project runs efficiently within the timelines and deliverables as per project proposal
3. 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
4. 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
5. Prepare for, manage and facilitate training interventions to ensure that every intervention is of a professional standard, and that delegate feedback is positive
6. Complete learner assessments according to Company assessment procedures and process. Ensure that all Portfolios and batch QMS are completed correctly and submitted within required timeframes
7. Attend weekly planning sessions
8. Co-ordinate and plan the training and consulting schedule together with the Marketing and Sales Manager
9. Liaise with the clients in advance to confirm planned consultations
10. Prepare for each consultation with clients to ensure that billable time spent with the clients is spent productively and efficiently
11. Account for billable time spent with clients by providing Client Contact Sheets per visit per client that will cross-reference to the Project Plan
12. Report on any project deviations or concerns in time to remedy potential issues with all relevant parties
13. Assist with the estimation of consultation time required for implementation projects by analyzing client checklists and master document list
14. Communicate professionally and in a timely manner with any client queries or communications
15. Utilize any free time/admin days effectively by taking the initiative to improve on any auditing & consulting templates or training material
16. Uphold all Company QMS Processes, Policies and Procedures and suggest improvements where these are identified

HOURS:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 16:30

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at www.statusstaffing.com today. Should you not hear back from us within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We will retain your credentials for future similar roles.