Assurecloud Food Auditor, Cape Town at SafetySA

Conducting Food Safety Inspections

• Perform regular on-site inspections of retail stores and distribution centres.
• Assess food handling, preparation, storage, and sanitation practices to ensure compliance with legal and client-specific requirements.

Ensuring Audit Compliance

• Confirm that retail stores follow established food safety and hygiene guidelines.

Review key records, including:

• Temperature logs
• Cleaning schedules
• Employee training documents
• Pest control reports
• Conduct thorough evaluations of food premises, procedures, and practices based on pre-determined standards.
• Adhere to client-specific behaviour expectations during audits and visits.
• Coordinate with the Key Account Manager to resolve disputes where necessary.

Complete the electronic client confirmation slip for each audit, including:

• Date
• Start and end times
• Discussion confirmation
• Signatures of the auditor and store representative

Reporting and Documentation

• Use objective evidence gathered during evaluations to create clear, accurate, and concise audit reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, B.Tech or National Diploma in Food Science, Food Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years experience in conducting food safety inspections, audits, or related roles within the food industry.
• Understanding of the requirements of R638 from the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972, and Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and regulations.
• A minimum of 3-year Food Safety or Occupational Health and Safety experience in an inspection, verification or related capacity.
• Own reliable vehicle and Driver's licence.
• Preference will be given to employment equity candidates.