Food Safety jobs in South Africa

RPO's client is seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented Cold Store Admin Supervisor to join their team in Montague Gardens, Cape Town.

This urgent role is ideal for a seasoned professional with cold store administrative experience in a high-volume, food-focused environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing administrative processes, coordinating stock movements, ensuring compliance with bonded procedures, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.

• Supervision of Cold Store Administration Processes
• Manage documentation for all stock movements and ensure SOP compliance
• Oversee administrative staff and maintain accurate records for auditspile operational statistics and manage stationery needs
• Oversee picking, issuing, and voucher generation processes
• Finalise delivery processes and communicate discrepancies
• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality protocols
• Warehouse Management System Oversight: ensure accurate data capturing and processing of stock transfers
• Support stock take procedures and report on results; communicate outcomes to customers and management
• Stakeholder Coordination: verify sales confirmations and release notes; ensure order clarity and accuracy of picking slips; provide order progress updates to customers and resolve queries; confirm and finalise deliveries with all relevant parties
• Compliance with Imported Stock & Bonded Procedures: oversee receiving and system entry of imported stock; maintain the pork register and support audit preparation; update and manage the bond register and bonded inventory releases
• Sample Handling & Liaison with Authorities: schedule and prepare samples for inspections; coordinate lab testing and follow-ups on releases; maintain records of sample outcomes and inspection documentation

• NQF Level 5 Certificate in Supply Chain or Office Administration (essential)
• NQF Level 6 with knowledge of bonded procedures (preferred)

• 3–5 years in a cold store admin or similar role in the food industry (essential)
• 5–7 years in a supervisory admin role in a cold store (preferred)

• Solid understanding of stock receiving, dispatch, and customs procedures
• Familiarity with HACCP, food safety, and WMS systems
• MS Office proficiency (Level 2)
• Excellent communication, time management, and customer relations
• Experience working with bonded goods and during food safety audits
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

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If not, we'll retain your CV for future opportunities.