Quality and Food Safety Coordinator

Role Overview

The Quality and Food Safety Coordinator oversees the implementation of food safety and quality programs, ensures full regulatory and certification compliance, and drives continuous process improvements to safeguard consumer health and maintain product excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Food Safety, Systems & Quality Management

• Maintain and monitor the site’s HACCP, ISO 22000, and ISO 22002 food safety management systems, including PRP and CCP monitoring.

• Conduct monthly internal audits, track non-conformances, and manage the Corrective Action (CPA) register.

• Ensure all management system documentation and records are captured and maintained in compliance with document control procedures.

• Perform traceability exercises on finished products and support export documentation requirements.

• Monitor key production quality control points (QCP) in accordance with the Quality Control Plan.

• Conduct final product inspections, approvals, and spot checks prior to product dispatch.

Laboratory Management & Testing

• Oversee and monitor all Inspection, Measuring, and Testing Equipment (IMTE) for calibration, data validation, and outlier investigations.

• Coordinate external laboratory testing, sample analysis, and inter-laboratory comparisons.

• Review final product specifications and conduct required testing (including micro, vitamin, and mycotoxin analysis).

• Issue Certificates of Analysis (COAs) upon client request.

Operational Hygiene, Pest Control & Materials

• Oversee and inspect cleaning and sanitation programs to verify efficacy and hygiene compliance.

• Coordinate the on-site pest control program and report any risks or infestations immediately.

• Monitor chemical and cleaning material inventory, submit weekly stock reports, and obtain supplier quotes in line with budgetary procedures.

Supervisory & Health & Safety

• Supervise quality staff, support team training and development, and track operational productivity.

• Uphold strict Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards, promote clean and hazard-free workspaces, and report any unsafe conditions.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:

  • National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / NQF 4).

  • B.Sc. or National Diploma in Food Science or Food Technology.

• Technical Knowledge & Experience:

  • Solid working knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, ISO 22002, VACCP, and TACCP systems.

  • Internal auditing experience and relevant audit training/certification is an advantage.

  • Experience within the grain milling or food manufacturing sector is an advantage.

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and SharePoint.

• Driver’s License: Valid RSA driver’s license with own reliable transport.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with acute attention to detail.

• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and team supervisory abilities.

• High resilience and ability to prioritize effectively in an operational environment.

• Dedicated focus on continuous improvement, ethics, and accountability.

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