Hygiene & Food Safety Officer

Hygiene & Food Safety Officer job vacancy in Paarl.

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).